bkloos
Well-Known Member
OK guys, down to business.
I need some advice.
I plan to have my temps monitored in 5 locations:
1. BK
2. HLT
3. MT
4. HX input
5. HX output.
I am going to purchase 5 RTD sensors from Auber as seen here.
I have two ebay PID controllers which I plan to use for controlling the BK and the HLT burner valves as seen here.
I was thinking about purchasing three of these for the MT and HX inpt-output.
I would like to know what you guys think about the above gear... Would it be worth my while buying something better for the 3 temp meters given I don't plan on using them to switch any pumps valves? I'm not sure how accurate they will end up being? I really only need something to display the temps. I will ultimately adjust mash temp by controlling the HLT temp.
Another question is how long should the probes be for my monitoring? I was thinking 2" for the HX connections, which will mount onto 1/2" Ts on the kettles. Would 4" be best for the HLT and BK? What about the MT, as I want to get a good read of mash temp but don't want the probe to be a hindrance when I stir the mash....
All advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Bryan
I need some advice.
I plan to have my temps monitored in 5 locations:
1. BK
2. HLT
3. MT
4. HX input
5. HX output.
I am going to purchase 5 RTD sensors from Auber as seen here.
I have two ebay PID controllers which I plan to use for controlling the BK and the HLT burner valves as seen here.
I was thinking about purchasing three of these for the MT and HX inpt-output.
I would like to know what you guys think about the above gear... Would it be worth my while buying something better for the 3 temp meters given I don't plan on using them to switch any pumps valves? I'm not sure how accurate they will end up being? I really only need something to display the temps. I will ultimately adjust mash temp by controlling the HLT temp.
Another question is how long should the probes be for my monitoring? I was thinking 2" for the HX connections, which will mount onto 1/2" Ts on the kettles. Would 4" be best for the HLT and BK? What about the MT, as I want to get a good read of mash temp but don't want the probe to be a hindrance when I stir the mash....
All advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Bryan