why build controller?
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why build controller?
why we have to build controller for blankets?
today I spoke with local distributor of Johnson Controls for HVAC contractors. After describing what I'm trying to do he suggested this digital temperature controller
http://www.buildinghvac.com/acatalog/Pr ... _2323.html
by description and specifications it sure sounds right. Why it have to be SSR and PID controller? Why not use something already built. It compact, comparatively inexpensive and accurate. Made by will known company.
MR
today I spoke with local distributor of Johnson Controls for HVAC contractors. After describing what I'm trying to do he suggested this digital temperature controller
http://www.buildinghvac.com/acatalog/Pr ... _2323.html
by description and specifications it sure sounds right. Why it have to be SSR and PID controller? Why not use something already built. It compact, comparatively inexpensive and accurate. Made by will known company.
MR
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actually I told them your blankets specification, probably higher Amp Watt rated unit available. do we need higher?troublemaker wrote:It looks like it will work if you have a lower wattage heat mat. Lower being less than 1400watts. (A 1400 watt mat will still get to 210*f.) The amp load rating is right at the max the controller can handle for most mats. I like the price and ease of it.
will it work with your blankets?
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It's the temp swing that's the problem.
I work in HVAC, your controlling temp in a large room and a 20f duct temp swing from your thermostat is acceptable.
Room temps vary wildly. Ultimately if you call for 70f in your room your going to maintain 68-74.
But the controller will definitely swing +/- 20 at the duct.
It will turn your blanket on and off fine, they just can't switch fast enough.
A PID and SSR will duty cycle your blanket to maintain temp.
We've been having temp control problems in very small rooms (80sf or so) I've been thinking more and more about using PID's to control temps there.
The cost to put together a pid controller isn't much more that the $60. for the controller you listed.
Talk to the guy again and tell him you need to control temps to within 1-2 deg f and see what he says.
I don't want to dissuade you from trying something new, trial and error is how the majority of us have gotten to where we are today.
If your distributor says it will do the job try it, then let the rest of us know how it works for you.
sam
I work in HVAC, your controlling temp in a large room and a 20f duct temp swing from your thermostat is acceptable.
Room temps vary wildly. Ultimately if you call for 70f in your room your going to maintain 68-74.
But the controller will definitely swing +/- 20 at the duct.
It will turn your blanket on and off fine, they just can't switch fast enough.
A PID and SSR will duty cycle your blanket to maintain temp.
We've been having temp control problems in very small rooms (80sf or so) I've been thinking more and more about using PID's to control temps there.
The cost to put together a pid controller isn't much more that the $60. for the controller you listed.
Talk to the guy again and tell him you need to control temps to within 1-2 deg f and see what he says.
I don't want to dissuade you from trying something new, trial and error is how the majority of us have gotten to where we are today.
If your distributor says it will do the job try it, then let the rest of us know how it works for you.
sam
You don't even have a legit signature, nothing to reveal who you are and what you do...
Best of luck to you. (uneva)
Best of luck to you. (uneva)
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That was my concern exactly, if the swing was to much.sammer wrote:It's the temp swing that's the problem.
I work in HVAC, your controlling temp in a large room and a 20f duct temp swing from your thermostat is acceptable.
Room temps vary wildly. Ultimately if you call for 70f in your room your going to maintain 68-74.
But the controller will definitely swing +/- 20 at the duct.
It will turn your blanket on and off fine, they just can't switch fast enough.
A PID and SSR will duty cycle your blanket to maintain temp.
We've been having temp control problems in very small rooms (80sf or so) I've been thinking more and more about using PID's to control temps there.
The cost to put together a pid controller isn't much more that the $60. for the controller you listed.
Talk to the guy again and tell him you need to control temps to within 1-2 deg f and see what he says.
I don't want to dissuade you from trying something new, trial and error is how the majority of us have gotten to where we are today.
If your distributor says it will do the job try it, then let the rest of us know how it works for you.
sam
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I have to stand by my original post ;
PID =$45.00
http://auberins.com/index.php?main_page ... ducts_id=3
SSR=$15.00
http://auberins.com/index.php?main_page ... ducts_id=9
Type K thermocouple + $5-15
A bit of labour and a box to put t in=$?
I wouldn't say crazy cheap, but definitely an option.
As I said try it and let us know how it works for you.
It seems that maybe it will work. hopefully it does as it will solve a few wiring nightmares. (plug and play)
If it works great, when I finally get around to a blanket I might buy one.
So please let us know.
I might have to get one to try at work to get a more consistent duct temp.
sam
PID =$45.00
http://auberins.com/index.php?main_page ... ducts_id=3
SSR=$15.00
http://auberins.com/index.php?main_page ... ducts_id=9
Type K thermocouple + $5-15
A bit of labour and a box to put t in=$?
I wouldn't say crazy cheap, but definitely an option.
As I said try it and let us know how it works for you.
It seems that maybe it will work. hopefully it does as it will solve a few wiring nightmares. (plug and play)
If it works great, when I finally get around to a blanket I might buy one.
So please let us know.
I might have to get one to try at work to get a more consistent duct temp.
sam
You don't even have a legit signature, nothing to reveal who you are and what you do...
Best of luck to you. (uneva)
Best of luck to you. (uneva)
Okay you got me there. I have (2) Omega controllers and (2) SSRs. So mine where quite a bit more than this. Time is money and this will pay out if it works.sammer wrote:I have to stand by my original post ;
PID =$45.00
http://auberins.com/index.php?main_page ... ducts_id=3
SSR=$15.00
http://auberins.com/index.php?main_page ... ducts_id=9
Type K thermocouple + $5-15
A bit of labour and a box to put t in=$?
I wouldn't say crazy cheap, but definitely an option.
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progress hard to come by, unfortunately I'm not going to get to this point in my build anytime soon when time is come I'm going to go with 419 controller or similar. Hopefully somebody else can try it sooner. I like plug-and-play approach and compactness of the unit.sammer wrote:
As I said try it and let us know how it works for you.
It seems that maybe it will work. hopefully it does as it will solve a few wiring nightmares. (plug and play)
If it works great, when I finally get around to a blanket I might buy one.
So please let us know.
I might have to get one to try at work to get a more consistent duct temp.
sam
I think I built my dual controller for about 125-150 ish once you figure in wire, switches, outlets and jack plugs etc.... I had an old metal computer box already to house it in.
Fighting gravity on a daily basis
www.Whiteroomcustomskis.com
www.Whiteroomcustomskis.com
auberins make a variety of plug and pay PID controllers for people who don't wish to build them themselves. More expernsive than the OP's unit though.
http://auberins.com/index.php?main_page ... 1f7836f0c4
http://auberins.com/index.php?main_page ... 1f7836f0c4
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