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T500 boiler, PID vs Voltage controller?
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Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:34 am
by Lowey79
Hey guys, I’m hoping to get some advice from those with experience...
I’m getting organized to build a new pot still for my T500 boiler, and I want to set up a controller while I’m at it.
I’ve read up on PID and Voltage type controllers, but I haven’t seen any direct comparisons. Does one type work better than the other? And what are the pros and cons for either type.
Cheers for any advice offered!
Re: T500 boiler, PID vs Voltage controller?
Posted:
Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:38 am
by Doubleuj
You’ll want a voltage controller.
From what I know about it is that a VC allows for infinite control over power, allowing you to slow down or speed up the boiling of your wash. Therefore controlling your output speed
A PID is more for setting a desired temp and keeping that temp constant, like when mashing all grain
Re: T500 boiler, PID vs Voltage controller?
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Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:22 pm
by Chris7231
I just bought one of these off eBay... best decision I've ever made!
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172157820136?ul_noapp=trueI have no idea why there's no voltage control inbuilt?!
Re: T500 boiler, PID vs Voltage controller?
Posted:
Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:12 am
by Maximus_Moonshine
How did you go with this? Did it live up to expectations?
Cheers
Chris
Re: T500 boiler, PID vs Voltage controller?
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Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:37 am
by baznkez
Hi Mate this is the one i use i built a box for it saftey 1st !!!! i use it on my t500 boiler when i use the pot still head
4000W 220V SCR Speed Controller Motor Electronic Variable Voltage Regulator Fan
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Re: T500 boiler, PID vs Voltage controller?
Posted:
Mon Sep 03, 2018 4:11 pm
by Chris7231
Maximus_Moonshine wrote:How did you go with this? Did it live up to expectations?
Cheers
Chris
It's going fine (touch wood)
It's great to know exactly what voltages to dial in...
Re: T500 boiler, PID vs Voltage controller?
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Fri Oct 05, 2018 5:46 pm
by Rakija
Hi Chris 7231 ,
Thanks for posting the link for the voltage controller and the picture of your control box that you made.
It look great, that’s exactly what I want to make. I bought the same controller from the link.
Could you PLEASE Scribble down a scetch of how you wired the parts together?
Also I see a fuse in the box too. How many amps did you make the circut?
Thanks mate
Re: T500 boiler, PID vs Voltage controller?
Posted:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 6:03 pm
by j0sh2008
If your asking for sketch of the wiring diagram, you should really get a sparky to wire it up mate. These things are simple to make but if your asking questions like that get a sparky. You don’t want to kill yourself or someone else :law-policered:
Re: T500 boiler, PID vs Voltage controller?
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Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:51 pm
by Rakija
I know how to wire the box but I have never wired /used a digital display like that before that’s why I asked for a sketch.
Re: T500 boiler, PID vs Voltage controller?
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Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:37 am
by Chris7231
Rakija wrote:I know how to wire the box but I have never wired /used a digital display like that before that’s why I asked for a sketch.
You just connect the LCD wires to the same connections as your output connections that go to your boiler.