Do i need a volatage controller

[stattonb]

Hey guys another question i have a t500 boiler and a 2'' pot still condenser just wondering if i need a voltage controller for the boiler ??

[rumdidlydum]

Yes :-B

[stattonb]

cool could ya point me in the right direction :) i did a stripping and spirit run without it and seemed ok i just wasnt sure

[rumdidlydum]

You need to slow the out put down to about a toothpick. It may taste ok and you might be happy with it but a pot still smears the fractions and as i have found slowing the take off rate will increase the hearts cut.
Its up to you how harsh your cuts are and what you are happy with. ;-) :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[stattonb]

only been doing cuts for a few months so still learn and do harsh cuts, moved from turbo to TPW and now got a pot still could you recommend the right controller to use

[Woodsy71]

I drilled a hole in my 30 litre boiler and threw in a 900w element.

That gives me 2900w to bring the wash to the boil, then back off to 900w for the spirit run.

Works for me.

[stattonb]

would this do http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4000W-AC-220V-SCR-Voltage-Regulator-Speed-Controller-Dimmer-Thermostat-DG-/262039871341?hash=item3d02cb1f6d

[1 2many]

I wouldn't go there mate it will work but for how long is the question, an SSR from all I have read is the most reliable.

[stattonb]

ok guys so cos i have a small budget atm i went and got the below controller and a heavy duty extension cord and im just wondering if anyone can post a link on how to rig this up i want to be able to plug the t500 boiler into the extension cord instead of cutting the boiler cord.

[1 2many]

Have a look under the circuit board and you should find that both of the neutral connections are connected directly by a big solder track.

The Ac input goes in at the left of connector (back of device) so the two inner connections will be your neutral (Blue) lead and both outer connections will be Active (Brown) lead

and the right connection are output. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

And don't forget to earth it on the screw to the left of connection block ,

[WTDist]

mine should be here any day now :pray: , same as yours above by the looks. u going to use a box?

[rumdidlydum]

You will need to mount it into a box and get it checked :-B

[WTDist]

thats what i thought lol. it would be pretty dangerous out and about :scared-shocked:

[stattonb]

yea i plan to put it in an old pc power supply case with fans...does this wiring look correct

[1 2many]

Have you got your wiring pic handy Mr 4square :D

[stattonb]

forgot to add the pic lol

[1 2many]

Yep you got it. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[stattonb]

cool thanks for the help so i should be able to plug the boiler into it ?? or do i need to cut the boiler cord and do it that way and is there anything i can test it on to know it works before using it on the boiler :)

[1 2many]

Choice is up to you mate, for me I would put a 240v socket to your lead or box it is less hassle when moving stuff around.

I have panel mount 240 v 15a sockets that I am going to use that way the controller only has one cable. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

[stattonb]

i tried pluging a lamp in for test but its like no power is going to the unit