PID Controller Group Buy

[Frozone]

THIS BUY IS CLOSING

I am building PID Controllers.

They are 10 amp max units, enough to run any 'noncommercial' pot you can buy.
I have included a 3 light warning system to let you know at a glance what the melt is doing.





Case design may vary slightly from the photos, depending on supplier.
Power cord will be 16/3 'SVT' type. (round)

Price will be $140 + shipping.

A thermocouple is NOT included at this price but I am looking into them and May be able to offer a good deal soon.
The plug for the end of the TC cable is included - you just need to wire up 2 wires and plug everything in to be good to go.

An "I want One" and your Email address (use the xxxxx (at) yyyyy (dot) zzz format please) posted here puts you on the list.

Please include your preferred Thermocouple type - 'Immersion' if you wish to purchase one from me.
<edit> I have not stocked the NON immersion type - not enough interest to justify the order of the parts. Sorry </edit>

The Immersion type is the one that is a long slender rod that you have to suspend over the pot and down into the lead.
The Through Pot type is a small sensor that you can mount in the pot bottom (silver solder is the best method, but I have compression fittings too)

I have the Immersion type on order. It is a high temp version with a max working temp above 1200º F
It will have a probe 6" long, ~ 3/16" diameter and comes with 6 feet of SS braided cord.
Between the probe and the cord is a threaded section to mount it.
I can supply them with spade connectors or with a 'K' type plug.
They are for sale separately, $10 for the spade connector (shown) and $13 for the 'K' plug. If you wish one of these with your purchase of a PID Unit, the K plug type is $10.




Here is the list of people who want one
and in the order I will be shipping (pending funds):


{the first four are the 'prototype' models for that were offered for $120}
1: patsher <immersion > shipped

2: Ole <immersion> shipped

3: Redwoode <not specified>shipped

4: 2hawk <immersion>shipped
{ end prototypes }

5: Blue Hill <immersion> HDSSR shipped

6: Roger Ronas <immersion> packaged invoice sent

7: (name withheld by request) <immersion> shipped

8: MajorJim ORDER CANCELED!
Sent this character an invoice - He threatened me with the FBI!
NO SOUP FOR YOU!


9: Southern Son <immersion> (240V) shipped

10: lup <immersion> HDSSR packaged invoice sent

11: gmsharps <immersion> shipped

12: Bob J <immersion> HDSSR shipped

13: ipijohn <immersion> packaged invoice sent

14: willie_pete <immersion> packaged invoice sent

15: drmaynard3235 <immersion> shipped

16: sleeper1428 <immersion>

17: hanleyfan <immersion>

18: rayv <immersion> HDSSR

19: Dannix <immersion> HDSSR

20: GLL <immersion>

21: badgeredd <immersion>

22: Valley Forge <immersion>

23: Freischütz <immersion>

24: Doc Highwall <immersion> HDSSR

25: cba257 <immersion> HDSSR

26: jpatm2 <immersion> HDSSR Shipped

27: buckndee <immersion> HDSSR

28: Mohillbilly <immersion>

29. going to NZ

.

[MajorJim]

I want one.

jmaniii56 at msn dot com.

[Roger Ronas]

I;m 6th already on your list in other thread but putting my name here so I don't get lost.
Roger.Ronas0 (at) gmail (dot) com

Thanks
Roger

EDIT: I would lik to add a thermocoupler and compression fitting to my order.

[Southern Son]

Will you be able to do these in 240 volt/10 amp? If so, I DENFINATELY WANT ONE!!!!!

ronandruby at bigpond dot com

or pm me here. Serously, I have been looking into one of these, but I have NO electrical tallent and I can't even find a place in Oz that will sell the bits.

[lup]

I want one.

rstaab(at@)panix(.dot)com

PID Controller: $140
20A SSR: +$5
Immersion type thermocouple with 'K' plug: $10
Shipping: TBD

[Springfield]

SS: E-bay sells the bits. Easier to buy a built one, though.

[Frozone]

Will you be able to do these in 240 volt/10 amp? If so, I DENFINATELY WANT ONE!!!!!

ronandruby at bigpond dot com

or pm me here. Serously, I have been looking into one of these, but I have NO electrical tallent and I can't even find a place in Oz that will sell the bits.

I don't know exactly what your power specs are but as long as it's 2 wires hot and an earth ground (for safety), this unit will do 240V AC without internal mods.

You will need to change the cord end I'm Sure. The stock unit uses ANSII spec fuses, I may need to change the fuse block to something you can get locally. No charge for that.

What kind of plug do you have on your Pot?? You'll need a US standard 110V plug. Best bet would be to make an adapter.

[gmsharps]

I would like one with a Thermocouple type - 'Immersion' if possible

gmsharps at cs dot com

Thanks,
gmsharps

[Blue Hill]

Frozone,
I believe I'm down as number five for the first batch. Please include the K type, plug in, immersion style thermocouple option on mine. I trust you got the Email that I sent the other day.
Best regards,
Blue

[gmsharps]

I believe I also need the K plug in that I for got to add from post 8

Thanks,

gmsharps

[Bob J]

These look awesome! In for one, K plug immersion....

Gjohnson at foxboro dot com

[ipijohn]

I'm in for one. Please include the K type, plug in, immersion style thermocouple option on mine.

jhmatthews at charter dot net

[Southern Son]

Frozone, I see that you have me down for the Immersion type of thermocouple, I will also get what ever type of plug will let me just plug it in and use it. The less I have to do to get this working, the better. My history with electronics is only slightly better that your average caveman. If I can plug something in the wrong way, then I probably will. If I can't plug it in the wrong way, then there is only about a 50/50 chance that I will plug it in the wrong way.

Thanks again.

[Frozone]

Frozone, I see that you have me down for the Immersion type of thermocouple, I will also get what ever type of plug will let me just plug it in and use it. The less I have to do to get this working, the better. My history with electronics is only slightly better that your average caveman. If I can plug something in the wrong way, then I probably will. If I can't plug it in the wrong way, then there is only about a 50/50 chance that I will plug it in the wrong way.

Thanks again.

Southern Son, The thermocouple plug (K type) is included in the purchase of the PID and will be installed on the thermocouple before shipment - no worries, You can only plug it in one way.

I have ordered a power cord for/from Australia . Your unit will ship with the correct cord installed.

[Roger Ronas]

^ Now that's customer service right there. Good job Frozone

[willie_pete]

I'm in for one with a K type, plug in, immersion style thermocouple option.

cesaryw at yahoo dot com

Thanks,

WP

[Southern Son]

Frozone, thanks mate, your a dead set legend. PM me how much you want ant the paypal details as soon as you know and I will pay ASAP. I am really looking forward to getting my Lee bottom pour back into buisness with my NOE RG4 .44 mould and my CBE mould for my Martini Cadet.

Take care.

[drmaynard3235]

Frozone
I'm in for one PID with K type plug and immersion thermocouple.
campp at juno dot com
Thanks
drmaynard3235
Pres

[MajorJim]

Immersion with K plug on mine.

[sleeper1428]

I'm in for one, including the immersion thermocouple with K type plug. I've been thinking about building one of these for quite some time but decided to opt for one pre-assembled and ready to use. Let me know the info necessary to pay via PayPal and I'll get it taken care of as soon as possible.

sleeper1428 (at) charter (dot) net

Thanks,

sleeper1428