DIY e-kettle opinions wanted

[SweetSounds]

Sure, you can spend as much as you want building whatever you want. No argument there, but it's also easy to find ways to save money (like, not using twist lock connectors or shopping at Auber.)

Something equivalent to that thing in the OP's link would cost under $75 to build.

I'm curious, what would you like to see besides twist locks? I thought about normal range connectors, but they are so bloody hard to disconnect I didn't think they would work well.
Hard wiring would be a possibility as well I suppose - If you only want to control one element - ever. Or use a heat stick

If I was to custom build one, what would you like to see?

Edit: I'm hijacking - I'll start a new thread

 

[Walker]

I'm curious, what would you like to see besides twist locks? I thought about normal range connectors, but they are so bloody hard to disconnect I didn't think they would work well.
Hard wiring would be a possibility as well I suppose - If you only want to control one element - ever. Or use a heat stick

If I was to custom build one, what would you like to see?

Edit: I'm hijacking - I'll start a new thread

I assume you are asking the OP this question and not me, right?

 

[SweetSounds]

I assume you are asking the OP this question and not me, right?

Everyone - that's why I don't wanna hijack

 

[Walker]

asking everyone what they want custom built is going to get you a bunch of different responses.

I don't need anything myself.

The OP wanted a simple electric kettle with controllable boil strength. Nothing more, nothing fancy, and seemed willing to use something like that high gravity brewing item. That should give you a guideline for what he wants/needs.

 

[defenestrate]

asking everyone what they want custom built is going to get you a bunch of different responses.

I don't need anything myself.

The OP wanted a simple electric kettle with controllable boil strength. Nothing more, nothing fancy, and seemed willing to use something like that high gravity brewing item. That should give you a guideline for what he wants/needs.

yeah, i'm leaning towards going the PID route.