Cheap temp controllers

[Richard Jack]

Dual channel temp controllers, free shipping going on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Digital-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat-...

The seller seems to have a lot of them, going for around 25-30 USD with free worldwide shipping. They look just like the ones from craftbrewer, but a much lower price + free shipping. Think I might grab a few :)

[JoKing]

Show off.

[craig rothwell]

It's a good idea to use cable glands on the box to grip each cable so there's no pull on the wiring terminations and also to seal the box.  Here is a photo of glands on my box:

[Paul Wicksteed - another1]

I just brought some glands for the "thermentornators" that I make, got 100 of them from china for the price it is to buy 10 of them here. It sure makes sense to use them, keeps everything nice and tight in place

[hayden]

I only just realised how expensive new zealand is when comparing the prices paid in america to what we have available. China's cheap as chip eh

[Paul Wicksteed - another1]

Yeah its shocking. Been looking at stainless steel tri-clover clamps from india, and as long as you want bulk the price is so cheap. Tried to get them here, but they would have to be made for me, ouch!

[Richard Jack]

What size triclamp bits do you need mate? I have a pretty good stash that I flip on cheap to other distillers (they're great for still building). Mostly larger sizes though.

[Paul Wicksteed - another1]

I'm after 20mm(ish) tri clamps, and at a guess about 15 of them. Looking at setting up a system like the brew-magic setup. My mate has one ordered due to arrive in august, so I can use it as a blueprint for my own setup. Hopefully at a fraction of the price to buy the whole thing from Sabco.

[Richard Jack]

I'll have a look in the triclamp box. I just got rid of about 6 of those size unions, I think there are still some though. Although probably not 15.

[Paul Wicksteed - another1]

That would be cool, let me know how many and how much you want for them. Cheers

[hayden]

Hey Richard,

 

How'd these go controlling the HLT?

 

Just ordered one from Aliexpress.

[Paul Wicksteed - another1]

I use 1 for a keggerator as well, I just don't plug in the heating lead. The issue would be you need to get a better sensor, these units come with a plastic thermometer that would be no good submersed in the HLT. You can however get stainless sensors from aliexpress as well that plug striaght in, think they are about $30 each

[Paul Wicksteed - another1]

I put together and sell the units for $120 each. Waiting on more stock from china, only have 1 left, the last one I made was for Joe at liberty