new Grainfather control box on other keetle

[gianry]

Hi to all,
I've bought a Klarstein keetle and I'd like to use the new Grainfather control box to set uo the Mash process.
What do you think ? Are the pid settings customizable to use on other keetle?

thanks

 

[lightnin9]

I was curious about the same thing. I’m interested in building an electric system with a kettle I already have and wondered if I could use the Grainfather Connect box as a controller. I like the idea of having the automation/app features that it provides without buying the whole Grainfather system.

 

[swimIan]

As long as you don’t exceed the control box’s ssr and relay amp ratings, you should be fine.

 

[gianry]

if it has a PID logic function I think that doesn't work well on other kettles

 

[Svyturys]

if it has a PID logic function I think that doesn't work well on other kettles

Why do you think so?

 

[Wagon_6]

Also been thinking about this and wondering if the temp probe could be upgraded to an RTD connection?

 

[gianry]

Why do you think so?

because the PID logic has to be settled with there values.

 

[TexasWine]

Anybody try this yet? Was just wondering the same thing.

 

[gianry]

nothing ?!?!?

 

[ihavenonickname]

Well... long time no updates but I'm just gonna go for it.

I've got an extra USA GF connect controller and a hot rod heat stick (1650W, 14A) that I'm gonna use as a sparge water heater. Should be simple enough. Plug the heat stick into the connect heat element socket and put the heat stick into an old kettle. I guess I'll report back after my next brew. Perhaps a relay would be a good idea, but that's a little bit above my EE understanding.