I'm not sure if there is a more suitable spot. I sometimes find the forum a bit... confusing.
Anyway, I want to build a pot for processing lead. This means I'm going to want a PID and thermocouple to run it. I'd prefer a "learning" unit so it cut back on temperature overshoots. I'm not worried about time, but I am worried about mixing inappropriate metals and fumes.
My thoughts are a cheap one burner countertop "range", gutted, run on maximum all the time, with power controlled by the PID. I think this will let me get the control I want and the capabilities too.
So, can anybody tell me about appropriate and affordable PID's? I haven't bought one in approaching two decades. I should also mention I live in Canada so sometimes suppliers are problematic...
Thanks