Questions - sourcing for parts

[billvon]

So I'm not quite ready to build a complete system (although I am getting a concrete pad poured on the side of the house in preparation) but I am starting to get components together so I can experiment with them prior to deciding to use them in a build.

Does anyone have any suggestions for:

-thermostatically controlled natural gas valve (solenoid valve + pilot light?)

-Temperature sensor connectors?

-Construction material? (if I don't want to try to weld it all myself)

 

[Flomaster]

if you look into the 23tip burner threads there are a couple guys control natural gas with a pilot and thermostat type device PIDS or some thing like that

-=Jason=-

 

[toddbyrne]

So I'm not quite ready to build a complete system (although I am getting a concrete pad poured on the side of the house in preparation) but I am starting to get components together so I can experiment with them prior to deciding to use them in a build.

Does anyone have any suggestions for:

-thermostatically controlled natural gas valve (solenoid valve + pilot light?)

-Temperature sensor connectors?

-Construction material? (if I don't want to try to weld it all myself)

Most people recommend the Honeywell VR8200A2132.
Pexsupply has the thermo couplers, and pilot burners that go with that valve.

PID Temperature controllers seem popular. http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3

Metal is going to be the easiest to work with. I have seen wood used for electric.

Some links to other projects with part lists:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my...10-some-nice-modifications-172927/index8.html
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/welding-101-fun-brutus-build-164749/
http://theelectricbrewery.com/

Good Luck!

 

[billvon]

Metal is going to be the easiest to work with. I have seen wood used for electric.

Thanks for the info.

Has anyone used this stuff for stands?

http://www.8020.net/T-Slot-1.asp

Sort of an industrial erector set; might be easier to assemble (and possible to disassemble if needed)

 

[tjferris]

very easy to work with, I'm Building a cnc router table out of it. But it can get pretty pricey with all the hardware.

 

[bad coffee]

xbox controlled CNC? that's waaaaay cool.