PID to control rims

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Re: PID to control rims

Post by Kev888 » Thu Nov 17, 2016 7:15 pm

I've no experience of pre-built packages, but for PIDs themselves I've had good luck with Sestos brands. Auber have a very good reputation, though the sestos versions were generally cheaper. Note there are several models available with similar model numbers and yet different input and output capabilities.

EDIT to update, 2019: At the time of the original thread there were some fake or re-labelled Fotek SSRs around (though a few such claims were actually due to insufficient heat-sinking). But by now there have been so many dodgy ones reported around the world that I'd consider them all to potentially be dodgy unless bought directly from Fotek (or a 'truly' reputable re-seller who does). Secondly, the dodgy ones back then were still generally suitable for at least half the rated power, but that no longer holds true - there have been some found with components rated at just a small fraction of what they should be.
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Re: PID to control rims

Post by chris2012 » Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:09 pm

I'll second the SESTOS PIDs, I used one for quite a while and it seemed to work well for me. I noticed you can still get them on Aliexpress though.

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Re: PID to control rims

Post by grunter » Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:46 pm

anyone had any experience with the Rex units

£15 all in with a relay that may catch fire ....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REX-C100-220 ... 0284.m3505

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Re: PID to control rims

Post by Pete » Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:00 pm

I have one of these:

https://www.ink-bird.com/products-PID-c ... pb16s.html

Although I only actually use it to control my HLT and don't recirculate at all at the moment.

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Re: PID to control rims

Post by Haydnexport » Sun Jul 14, 2019 4:41 pm

Are you in the uk pete?

Pete wrote:
Sat Jul 13, 2019 12:00 pm
I have one of these:

https://www.ink-bird.com/products-PID-c ... pb16s.html

Although I only actually use it to control my HLT and don't recirculate at all at the moment.

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Re: PID to control rims

Post by LeeH » Mon Jul 15, 2019 7:16 am

Pete wrote:I have one of these:

https://www.ink-bird.com/products-PID-c ... pb16s.html

Although I only actually use it to control my HLT and don't recirculate at all at the moment.
The cheap mypin ones work perfectly.


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Re: PID to control rims

Post by Pete » Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:25 pm

[quote=Haydnexport post_id=844728 time=1563118875 user_id=14982]
Are you in the uk pete?


[quote=Pete post_id=844719 time=1563015631 user_id=21553]
I have one of these:

https://www.ink-bird.com/products-PID-c ... pb16s.html

Although I only actually use it to control my HLT and don't recirculate at all at the moment.
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Yup - in the UK.

I looked into building one, by the time I had a box, ssd, probe, etc it was going to cost about £40 (perhaps a few quid less) so I thought £70 with a nice metal box and guarantee and not giving me room to mess it up, electrocute myself, etc, was good value for money.

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Re: PID to control rims

Post by Haydnexport » Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:08 pm

Does it come with uk sockets ? the pictures don't make it clear to me

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Re: PID to control rims

Post by Haydnexport » Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:08 pm

Does it come with uk sockets ? the pictures don't make it clear to me

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Re: PID to control rims

Post by orlando » Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:16 am

orlando wrote:
Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:31 am
Secla wrote:Is that a brewbuilder unit ?
260 just seemed slot considering price of components
Yes. It is a lot only time will tell if it is good value.


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