which PID to use ?

[zymguy]

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

[hunter74]

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

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[BlackRat]

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.

[Mike W1]

Your PM messages won't let you accept more till you clear things out. Just tried to send you one.

[jcourson]

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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[Mike W1]

Actually you can get into the parameters and kick that 400° up easily. Mine are set at 450°

[zymguy]

Your PM messages won't let you accept more till you clear things out. Just tried to send you one.

I cleaned it out.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

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).

[Mal Paso]

For a couple bucks more these guys have a polished product. https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1

[Hossfly]

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?

[Hossfly]

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

[desiko]

For a couple bucks more these guys have a polished product. https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=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.

[lar45]

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.

[Handloader109]

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...