mikelikesit2000
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Could someone please tell me, and maybe even post a link to a controller that will work for my LP Gas Brutus. I will be using Asco valves for the gas?
What controller do I need?
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Could someone please tell me, and maybe even post a link to a controller that will work for my LP Gas Brutus. I will be using Asco valves for the gas?
You do know this is the electric forum? You'll get far more looks in the equipment or diy forum.
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He posted in the DIY Forum...
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It may have moved. It's in the DIY forum now.
JuanMoore
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Nice selection of controllers to fit any need- http://www.dwyer-inst.com/Product/Temperature/TemperatureSwitches/DigitalPanelMount/
Popular on this site for controlling ferm chambers and keezers. Dual stage with C readout, but has a lower contact rating than the Love controllers above (10A)- http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-Aquarium-/270629998461?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f02ce0f7d
Single stage F version of the one above. Can be had cheaper than the one above, especially if buying multiple units. These are what I use to control my HERMS, but they have a lower contact rating than the others (5A)- http://cgi.ebay.com/AC-110-120V-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-F-/150606638066?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2310daebf2
Popular on this site for controlling ferm chambers and keezers. Dual stage with C readout, but has a lower contact rating than the Love controllers above (10A)- http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-Aquarium-/270629998461?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f02ce0f7d
Single stage F version of the one above. Can be had cheaper than the one above, especially if buying multiple units. These are what I use to control my HERMS, but they have a lower contact rating than the others (5A)- http://cgi.ebay.com/AC-110-120V-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-F-/150606638066?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2310daebf2
I use a Johnson A419 controller on my direct fired RIMS:
http://www.pexsupply.com/Johnson-Co...age-Digital-Temperature-Control-120-240v-SPDT
Ranco makes a similar controller and can be located on that same site.
http://www.pexsupply.com/Johnson-Co...age-Digital-Temperature-Control-120-240v-SPDT
Ranco makes a similar controller and can be located on that same site.
mikelikesit2000
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Yes I do. The controllers are electric, right? Same as what someone using heater elements would use?
There isnt a secret handshake is there?
mikelikesit2000
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Thanks for the reply, and the links. I know that posting this question here would get answered better becuase you electric guys know a lot about this stuff.
mikelikesit2000
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I think this is the same as the first link just in F*.
http://cgi.ebay.com/AC-110-120V-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-F-/250821887628?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6626468c
Will this do the job.
http://cgi.ebay.com/AC-110-120V-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-F-/250821887628?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6626468c
Will this do the job.
JuanMoore
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It's the same as the third link, which is also in F*. It's only single stage and 5A. As long as you only need single stage control and you aren't switching anything that draws more than 5A, it will work fine. As I said, I use two of them to control my HERMS.
MachineShopBrewing
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Actually there is, and if you have to ask . . .
mikelikesit2000
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I am only going to use them for controlling the asco valves. I put in an offer, just have to wait and see.
gbrewing
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Here is a box I built for a friend which powers a 24 volt gas valve. It uses the Johnson Control A419. I have also built one in the past using the LOVE controller. Both will work fine.
http://www.gbrewing.com/2011/07/09/beer-brewing-temperature-control-using-johnson-controls/
Here is a picture of the LOVE control. It is now configured for fermentation but you can get the idea.
http://www.gbrewing.com/2009/10/14/fermentation-temperature-control/
http://www.gbrewing.com/2011/07/09/beer-brewing-temperature-control-using-johnson-controls/
Here is a picture of the LOVE control. It is now configured for fermentation but you can get the idea.
http://www.gbrewing.com/2009/10/14/fermentation-temperature-control/
mikelikesit2000
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I was able to win through a "Make Offer" bid on Ebay for 3 of these. I got them for $20 each with free shipping.
Now I just need to tidy up the metal work on the stand and paint it.
I went with the Chinese controllers from http://www.lightobject.com. The JLD612 (you will need the relay for the ASCO valves). They can control either AC or DC. Good prices ($45 controller plus relay), fast shipping, easy to set-up.
CD,
It will accept J or K type thermocouple probes (plus a number of others that are programmable). The top indication is actual, bottom is set point value (easy to change with up, down arrows). On my set-up, I did the Brutus 10 design where the probe is in the thermowell (using a T connection) at the bottom of the HLT and Mash Tun.
It will accept J or K type thermocouple probes (plus a number of others that are programmable). The top indication is actual, bottom is set point value (easy to change with up, down arrows). On my set-up, I did the Brutus 10 design where the probe is in the thermowell (using a T connection) at the bottom of the HLT and Mash Tun.
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