Yet another thermo pot conversion

Fil · Post by **Fil** » Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:24 pm

let lsx cure then just rub with your finger to remove it ala copydex,
score around fittings with a fingernail first to avoid tugging out any sealing.

schlafsack · Post by **schlafsack** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 12:02 am

Thanks for the replies chaps, I'll post progress soon.

ciderhead · Post by **ciderhead** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 11:03 pm

ciderhead wrote:Are you happy it's not too close to the edge and there aren't hot spots?
I know it stands off the floor so it should be ok on that front

Ok that's weird as the 3kw element I bought from Amazon
has 20mm clearance all around in a 6l pot and stands off the floor by 15mm
Clearly it's not the Burco version but looks a tidy little thing and I'm wondering will it perform as well, I guess time will tell, just wondering why I opted for 2 backers in the HLT instead of these fellas

ciderhead · Post by **ciderhead** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 5:56 pm

schlafsack wrote:Ciderhead, I've used a burco element in my herms pot, so it's a bottom fitting. It *just* fits, and you have to be careful drilling the hole as the element is slightly off-centre:

Ok my finished version, coil from Mr Lard.

schlafsack · Post by **schlafsack** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:50 pm

Nice. Those elements look perfect for the job!

ciderhead · Post by **ciderhead** » Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:34 am

Cheers, I think they aren't as robust as your own but we will see.

schlafsack · Post by **schlafsack** » Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:43 pm

Auber PIDs and a power controller arrived. Looking forward to when I can test the power controller on a boil:

Video

ciderhead · Post by **ciderhead** » Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:51 pm

Very nice what's that rated up to amp wise? Or does it work an SSR?

Just did a little test on my own herms tonight 40l 20-64 degrees in just under 50 mins so it's a little brute!

schlafsack · Post by **schlafsack** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:33 am

It's designed to drive an SSR so I suspect the rated current is v.low.

What kind of flow rate did you have when you tested it? Torrent or trickle? Which pump?

ciderhead · Post by **ciderhead** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 2:54 am

Interested in how that progresses as I want to do similar, is that controller direct from Auber, do you have a link?

Chugger 11l min, no restriction valve in exit as coil and disconnects, open bore on feed and standard bore on exit provide the resistance to keep the pump flooded. Unrestricted pump will do 19.

schlafsack · Post by **schlafsack** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:38 pm

Thanks, yet to get my pumps. Chuggers were on my list.

The power controller is here:

linky

schlafsack · Post by **schlafsack** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:45 pm

Today I took the bottom drains and elements out, cleaned and put them back. This time I cut some seals out of a sheet of 3mm silicone that I had hanging around. I managed to get everything done up nice and tight without the silicone deforming. I'm much happier with the result and no leaks so far. I've also added a couple of o-rings under the deck drains. No idea if they have helped, but belt-and-braces etc.

schlafsack · Post by **schlafsack** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:03 pm

barneey wrote:Finally have a look through ebay at the laser cut disk (offcut pieces) either been cut wrong or have lead in marks, they make great covers for the holes, silicone in place for easy removal if needed. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/profilemen/m. ... 7675.l2562

Thanks for the link barneey. I bought 6 discs from this chap a couple of years ago so I've got what I need for this build. Useful to know about the offcuts though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Qty-2-4-103-m ... 5d3e70338b

ciderhead · Post by **ciderhead** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 3:00 am

Was thinking about those disks for my herms pot but just cut side out of a plastic box stuck it down with silicone, it's splash proof, insulated and I can see easily if something has shorted

Thanks for the link.

schlafsack · Post by **schlafsack** » Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:35 pm

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