Recent content by macca05

Been such a long time since Ive posted in AHB but thought I should share some pics with you guys. After my first run of ribs which was saved by the house oven as my smoker kept tripping the power so I gave up on it. I rewired my elements and removed any type of plastic that was on the oven...

Thanks shaunous. Thats all i needed to know :)

Hey guys, Since I have a go at everything else smoking was the next thing to try. I've built a smoker using untreated timber and am using a dual hot plate 2400w. I'm using a Rex pid to try and control the temps but I seem to get about 5c fluctuation. Is this OK for smoking. I bypassed the...

I bought it from these guys on ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360880705122?var=630246912018&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Be prepared to wait 5-6 weeks tho. Very slow with there postal service. Makecsure it is the pidthat says ssr output. So far I have bought 4 from these...

Mate I know u posted this a while ago but to me your cable glands r the wrong way. The nut should be on the inside and you should tighten the gland onto the shielding not just the 3 exposed cables. And u should not need a cable tie to hold it in place. Macca

So I have been testing these PIDS over the last week and today it seems that I have them calibrated and running very nicely. The autotune seems to do really well. I think these PIDS (thermocouples) would do a lot better surrounded by water but I have mine setup for heat mats. I had to...

Rexc100 PIDS

I used to tape mine to the side until I couldnt be bothered anymore. Now I just place it into the wort under gladwrap and I have found my temp is so much more stable than previously. Just a spray with sanitiser and a few wipes a couple of times and shes been good. Touch wood :) Macca

Hey all, Just an update on the rex pids. I went ahead and ordered 2 to see for myself how they are. Wired them up with ssr's and pt100's and although I have not been running them for long they seem to be great. Have not donethe autotune yet either. Will post back more info when I have tested...