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themadhippy
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Re: Double sockets

Post by themadhippy » Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:53 pm

Honestly for 4£ if you have to order the plugs it is much neater and you are not opening up to break and warranty cover
And for 4£ youve just invalidated your household insurance by using non BS approved connectors
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Re: Double sockets

Post by gmlogan » Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:16 am

themadhippy wrote:
Honestly for 4£ if you have to order the plugs it is much neater and you are not opening up to break and warranty cover
And for 4£ youve just invalidated your household insurance by using non BS approved connectors
Fair point but then so will an uncertified rewiring of a double socket but I think my route less risky. Still trying to get small EU to UK adapters that would fit in.

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Re: Double sockets

Post by AnthonyUK » Thu Nov 26, 2015 9:45 am

I've been in contact with Inkbird and the UK model of the controller is available on Amazon for £31 delivered. It is a preorder with deliveries starting next week.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B018JPUZKC

I should have one of the euro and UK version shortly to test but judjing by the US reaction they should be fine.
I have also asked them to look at making pre-built PID controllers.

Matt in Birdham
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Re: Double sockets

Post by Matt in Birdham » Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:01 pm

AnthonyUK wrote:I've been in contact with Inkbird and the UK model of the controller is available on Amazon for £31 delivered. It is a preorder with deliveries starting next week.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B018JPUZKC

I should have one of the euro and UK version shortly to test but judjing by the US reaction they should be fine.
I have also asked them to look at making pre-built PID controllers.
Sweet - looks really nice, and a definite bonus having both set and current temps on display at once.
If I end up making another chamber I'll definitely get one of these.

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Re: Double sockets

Post by Haydnexport » Fri Nov 27, 2015 5:47 pm

the inkbird guys have posted here and with £6 off using the code, cant make one for that ! ive ordered one , might get a couple more depending on quality

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Re: Double sockets

Post by Matt in Birdham » Fri Nov 27, 2015 5:55 pm

THanks for the heads up - just ordered one. Even though I just built one, for that price you can't go wrong and it does look nice.. might hasten plans for a second chamber or very basic HLT :)

AnthonyUK

Re: Double sockets

Post by AnthonyUK » Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:22 am

As a launch promotion Inkbird have 5 to give away - http://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=562773

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Re: Double sockets

Post by JonA » Sun Dec 06, 2015 5:24 pm

themadhippy wrote: And for 4£ youve just invalidated your household insurance by using non BS approved connectors
You need to get out more :lol:

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Re: Double sockets

Post by Haydnexport » Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:27 pm

i think its good advice myself :D

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Re: Double sockets

Post by sonicated » Sat Dec 19, 2015 12:23 pm

Is there a way to have a fan on when it's heating and cooling and off when it's not? Or is it sufficient to just use a double plug on the heating socket and not have the fan working when it's cooling?

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Re: Double sockets

Post by sonicated » Tue Jan 05, 2016 12:44 am

My Inkbird arrived today. It tripped out the RCD each time the heater was plugged in, whether it was a tube heater or a simple lamp for testing. I'll return the dud to Amazon, order another one and keep my fingers crossed!

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