Temperature Controllers

[barls]

im going to assume this wont have a problem running my old beer fridge. so im in so long as im here i leave next weekend

 

[apocrine]

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum, but would be interested in 1 x controller as well.

 

[Hoops]

That's a great way to start here at AHB - 1st post and in on a bulk buy already.

Hoops x 3 maybe 4
mobrien x 1
Peter Shane x 1
Hopsta x 1
briank x 1 maybe 2
AndrewQLD x 1
barls maybe 1
Batz x1
apocrine x1

Still waiting on dreamboat for more info so stay tuned brewers.

Hoops

 

[JasonY]

I am interested in one although it will depend on the price as funds are a bit limited at the moment. Will confirm once pricing is about.

 

[Hopeye]

Hey Hoops,

Two for me thanks.

Cheers,
David

 

[Hoops]

Hoops x 3 maybe 4
mobrien x 1
Peter Shane x 1
Hopsta x 1
briank x 1 maybe 2
AndrewQLD x 1
barls maybe 1
Batz x1
apocrine x1
JasonY x maybe1
Hopeye x2

 

[dreamboat]

I spoke with the guy yesterday... the price, for the sort of quantities going here will be $84 each. Plus whatever postage by whatever means.
They are OEM units, so I will print out a copy of the instructions to go out with each unit.
Probes are a sealed plastic blob at the end of the cable. I have older models which came with different style of probe, but for a couple of blokes I have got the plastic ended ones, which have been used without problem afaik.


dreamboat

 

[JasonY]

Dreamboat sounds like a good price. Will these probes be ok up to 80degC in a HLT by themselves or do they need to be enclosed in some kind of probe?

If they are good for 80deg then I will definately take one.

 

[Hopsta]

I have finally got to speak with the fridgie again....

look on www.dixell.com
model is XR10C
comes with a probe
I believe that the Probe is rated to 80C, but I know that I have used mine up above 90C without a problem (though not for long periods of time)
You or your friendly electrician will need to fit a 240V plug to go into the wall socket, and a flying lead type socket for you to plug your fridge/element/urn into. The whole thing should be mounted in a box or away from prying fingers as 240V can cause damage!
Special price is PROBABLY available until the end of the month, but I would like to sort things out in say a weeks time.




dreamboat

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Dreamboat, a few questions bearing mind i am electronically handicapped. When you say "You or your friendly electrician will need to fit a 240V plug to go into the wall socket, and a flying lead type socket for you to plug your fridge/element/urn into." do you mean these units do not come with a plug? So i need to get an electrician to fit a plug to the unit? How much would that cost approx? Is there anything else i need to get done on these units before i can use them? I was hoping that i could just get it plug it into the wall socket stick the probe in the fridge and its done? Although i have never used one of these before so i wouldnt know how they work exactly :blink:
Im planning on using it in my lager fridge to maintain temps of between 3-15*C.

 

[dreamboat]

OK. Good questions I suppose.

I would not dare recommend that anyone who is not an electrician should carry out the work required. You need to be a licensed sparky to play with 240V blah blah blah... insert large disclaimer here.

I have wired up a handful of these. All you need is an extension lead to cut in half and an additional piece of wire 3-4 cm long. I also chose to mount the units i have into plastic boxes... while the wiring is not exactly exposed, I have a two year old... so better to be safe than sorry.

I will take some pictures of my box.... post them in the next day or so.... try to clear it up a little.



dreamboat

 

[Hopsta]

Cool thanks for clearing that up, looking forward to the pics

 

[dreamboat]

Having no end of trouble attaching pictures for some reason.... I have not had a problem in the past, and have now tried with both firefox and internet explorer without success.
I will try again in another couple of hours, so stay tuned.....



dreamboat

 

[Doc]

Having no end of trouble attaching pictures for some reason.... I have not had a problem in the past, and have now tried with both firefox and internet explorer without success.
I will try again in another couple of hours, so stay tuned.....



dreamboat

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I had problems yesterday too Dreamboat.
The file size of the images was around 400k which used to work fine. I was getting errors from the ISP's caching engine.
I re-sized them down to around 25k and they uploaded and went into the post just fine.

Beers,
Doc

 

[dreamboat]

I think one file was 140k.... and I also tried one at 90k.

i will downsize and try again now.


dreamboat

 

[dreamboat]

Righto.. here we go again...
Controller in the box which I bought for it

 

[dreamboat]

And inside the box, showing the wiring....

 

[BrissyBrew]

What is the Primary Output Proportional Band (percentage of On/Off control) if you can not set the Hysteresis it might result in too much switching resulting in compressor burnout for fridges.

 

[dreamboat]

See post number 1 in the thread.


dreamboat

 

[Hopsta]

Sorry Dreamboat but if you could remove me from the bulk buy list pls, i was looking for more of a plug and play type unit not really keen on getting an electrician look at it etc... Thanks anyway.

 

[Batz]

Sorry Dreamboat but if you could remove me from the bulk buy list pls, i was looking for more of a plug and play type unit not really keen on getting an electrician look at it etc... Thanks anyway.

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Me too Dreamboat , I am a Fitter and Turner not a sparkie
Thanks for all your work mate but drop me from the list as well.

Batz h34r: