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Thread: which PID to use ?

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    which PID to use ?

    I see lots of guys are using the rex c100, It says 0-400C Is 752 f hot enough ?

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    Yes, it is! But beware, it's celsius only.

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    Just be careful about the PIDs sold on ebay as some of them do not have an SSR output and some others only work on celsius (which is not a problem to me).
    There's a few tutorials on youtube and other forums to convert a PID that does not have an SSR output to work with an SSR but given the fact that they all cost almost the same I would buy the right PID and avoid the extra burden.

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    Your PM messages won't let you accept more till you clear things out. Just tried to send you one.
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    Is it actually the PID that is 400C or is it the thermocouple that comes with it?
    My Rex C100-FK07 is rated to 1372C, but came with a 400C thermocouple. If you get a FK02 PID, then you are stuck with the 400C max temp.

    Here is a chart depicting to temperature ranges for different models.

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    Actually you can get into the parameters and kick that 400° up easily. Mine are set at 450°
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike W1 View Post
    Your PM messages won't let you accept more till you clear things out. Just tried to send you one.
    I cleaned it out.

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    I used the JLD-612 for the unit I made (it was the second PID I bought).

    I seem to be the only one to use it, as every time this type of post comes up, no one else mentions the JLD-612.
    I originally choose it, because of the easy to read/understand manual.
    http://fhupiora.fhupiora.home.pl/JLD612Manual.pdf
    In fact, while this PID can used in a hundred different applications, the last page of this manual has a "device application example" that matches our use with a high temp furnace and includes a electrical schematic and sample parameters.
    Temp range is 0-1999ºF

    While it's made in China, I bought it through "Light Object" (a USA seller) for $32 and it has a 6 month warranty.
    (The first PID I bought was a different manufacturer and shipped from China and was defective and that $19 was basically flushed down the toilet).
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    For a couple bucks more these guys have a polished product. https://www.auberins.com/index.php?m...=index&cPath=1
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    So if i buy a PID control say for a 20# lee pot i would also need SSR and wire accordingly with pig tail 115 volt plug?

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    Ok i just found the answer in the sticky section thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mal Paso View Post
    For a couple bucks more these guys have a polished product. https://www.auberins.com/index.php?m...=index&cPath=1
    Thanks for posting this, this is a nice site, never heard of them before. Great selection of parts and kits. Wish I had seen this before I started cutting holes in my enclosure.
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    The first couple I made used the Rex C100. I was able to get into the settings to change it to F. I ordered some more and they are stuck on C only . So I switched to MyPin PIDs and have been very happy with them so far.

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    Used the mypins myself. And yes, you should have a SSR to work with it. Keeps low voltage where it needs to be and high were it should be...

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