Almost Ready For First BIAB But Need Help

[Bigarcherynut]

That's over my head I'd check in the electric brewing forum.
I'd put all those thermometers in one place like a counter top and let them sit a while to see how close they are to each other. When I'm brewing I use the one in the suction line while recirculating, the rest of the time I use a digital, like bringing it up to strike temp. I've been stopping a little short of strike temp lately and getting the grains stirred up and the pump up and running, then I ramp up to mash temp with the pump running.
I probably should check my thermometers now that I think about it.

Maybe I'll pull out the sensor and try them all in ice water. 17 degrees seems like a big difference. I've got the model PT100 RTD probe and the setup on the controller lists 2 input settings, P 10.0 & P 100. It appears they are just different ranges. Will have to read more on this issue.

As for the SSR, I posted on the electric forum and it appears the relay is very sensitive and I shorted it out. I ordered 2 more. Lesson learned.

Thanks

 

[Bigarcherynut]

Well I did some reading on the Auber manufacturer of the PID controller and explains the calibration and how to offset the temperature error in the controller. Things are looking better.

Have 2 new SSR's coming. Should be here Wednesday. With any luck will be brewing next weekend. May not wait for the pump. Bought the inexpensive 12v DC pump and it's on the slow boat from China.