Casting temperature keeps creeping up ???? why

[dimaprok]

Obviously you (Dimaprok) know this, but for others looking at this particular model of PID; you need a source of DC voltage to trigger an SSR. Not a big deal if you’ve got a DC power supply in your PID doing other tasks. Note that for few bucks (about $5) more you can get a PID that uses DC voltage to trigger an SSR.

Actually to be honest I forgot about that, thanks for pointing out. It's been 2 years since I build mine and I don't remember details. I probably got SNR version because I just used 110v AC to power it and I don't use any other power supplies. I am going to rebuild mine or build another one and add fuse based on your guys comments. I picked up this perfect sturdy metal box and I plan to put Lee pot on top it for more compact setup.

[OldBearHair]

That cheap one that was mentioned is $23.90 at EBay. I just looked.

[MaryB]

Yup! Fermentation chambers and keezers(keg freezer) where temp control is needed. I ferment around 65 degrees for example, in summer that requires refrigeration. and chest freezers with a "collar" added on top then the lid attached to the collar is very popular for a kegerator.

Most common



Fancy but there is a chest freezer under all that wood

Hmm, MaryB, for kegerators and/or brewing rigs?

[Mr_Sheesh]

Pretty rig! All I have are disk heaters to fit under a carboy & germination mats to wrap around them.

[MaryB]

I have a 2 door commercial fridge that is missing the compressor that I am turning into my fermentation chamber. Will hold 6-8 5 gallon buckets. Going to graft a portable AC unit on the side for cooling and add a small 500 watt heater for cold months. Fridge was new, arrived with the compressor torn half out from a moron with a forklift stabbing it.

[Mr_Sheesh]

Neat Now we need forklift control tho :P