flEabay 10,000w SCR

Antler24 · Post by **Antler24** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 3:10 pm

I just ordered a Camco 5500w ULWD "wavy" style element, a 1' NPT welding spud, and one of these 10,000w SCR controllers from fleabay. I know a lot of people here have used this type of controller, but has anyone used the newer style? Comes in a small case with fan, I'll post a link below. Can I wire this up and use it as-is, or does it have to be mounted in another/bigger box to be used safely? I don't want anything fancy, no lights or ammeters or switches, just plug it in and adjust heat. I'll be running this on 240v, so I assume my 2 hot wires go to both input contacts, and the output contacts go to element. Ground box and keg. Neutral is only used if I want 120 off one of the hots right?

This is the one I bought:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/10000W-AC110V-22 ... 3a7fc93e37

Post by **FullySilenced** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 3:55 pm

the two connectors on the left side are input the ones with the little devils pitch fork thingys are the output side...

Antler24 · Post by **Antler24** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:28 pm

FullySilenced wrote:the two connectors on the left side are input the ones with the little devils pitch fork thingys are the output side...

Do you have one of these newer versions?

Post by **rad14701** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:55 pm

One of our members recently purchased the newer model with cage and fan and as I recall it works flawlessly and barely gets warm... You could do a lot worse...

Antler24 · Post by **Antler24** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 5:38 pm

rad14701 wrote:One of our members recently purchased the newer model with cage and fan and as I recall it works flawlessly and barely gets warm... You could do a lot worse...

Thanks Rad that's all I needed to know!

Post by **ben stiller** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 5:47 pm

Antler gives us a report when you try it out. I run the older version with fan added. Works perfectly. Might buy the new one as a backup if you give it the thumbs up.

Post by **firewater69** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 5:53 pm

I ordered one for a build I'm doing for a friend, it should be here in a few days.

Post by **FullySilenced** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 6:21 pm

I ordered one should be here in two weeks got an email confirming shipping on China Post... with tracking... seems ok so far.

FS

I just had someone translate the writing so we could know exactly how to wire em up...

Post by **firewater69** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 6:28 pm

Good deal on the wiring FS, I'm in hopes that there will be instructions in English, but prolly just high hopes.

Post by **humbledore** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 6:46 pm

I like this, and have the old version without case or fan. Call me paranoid, but this thing should be covered in a way that keeps water from splashing on it. I try to keep things separate but there is always the unexpected splash or spray of water or worse to watch for.

Post by **firewater69** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 6:59 pm

I'll probably put it in a box, I was thinking the same thing.

Post by **FullySilenced** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:15 pm

Actually, I was thinking an ammo box for mine...

Antler24 · Post by **Antler24** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:37 am

FullySilenced wrote:Actually, I was thinking an ammo box for mine...

I have an extra ammo box sitting around as well. I just bought it last night it says shipping could take as long as 9th of April, but I will let everyone know how it works as soon as I use it.

Post by **firewater69** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:02 pm

It finally arrived, now I gotta get it wired up. I'll be trying it out in a day or so.

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Antler24 · Post by **Antler24** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:31 pm

firewater69 wrote:It finally arrived, now I gotta get it wired up. I'll be trying it out in a day or so.
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That is a very small picture, please make bigger, lol

Post by **firewater69** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:40 pm

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Post by **S-Cackalacky** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:53 pm

Be sure to post up and let us know how it works. A few people have recently bought those, but I don't remember hearing anything about how they run. I was thinking about picking up one for a spare.

TheMechwarrior · Post by **TheMechwarrior** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:55 pm

I was just about ready to give up on these having had the fuse blow in 3 so far but here's a revised version. I'm prepared to give this model a go.

Post by **FullySilenced** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:56 pm

@firewater69

the two left terminals are input the two right ones are output...

just the two hot wires from 220 single phaze in

FS

Post by **FullySilenced** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:58 pm

I am excited cause mine is in route currently IN THE MAIL so they say...

underthamoon · Post by **underthamoon** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:00 pm

Has anyone used the digital version

Post by **ben stiller** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:03 pm

underthamoon wrote:Has anyone used the digital version
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A couple of threads around that suggest that the digital ones don't work with our elements.

underthamoon · Post by **underthamoon** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:04 pm

Ah thanks glad I didn't purchase yet will go with other

Post by **firewater69** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:19 pm

FullySilenced wrote:@firewater69

the two left terminals are input the two right ones are output...

just the two hot wires from 220 single phaze in

FS

thanks for the heads up FS, I have a batch ready to run, I'll get it all hooked up tomorrow & do a run on Wednesday. I'll post again on this, when I get her fired up.

bellybuster · Post by **bellybuster** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:36 pm

I have one of the digital ones that I bought years ago for my brewery. They don't work well, the adjustment is not even close to linear. Not recommended.

Da Yooper · Post by **Da Yooper** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:05 am

I use the same one my beer brewing rig, no problems

Post by **firewater69** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:49 pm

Hooked it up under a load for a few minutes, worked fine. I'm gonna try a run tomorrow after work. Thanks again Fully Silenced for the Chinese translation

Post by **humbledore** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:59 pm

I ordered one today so I can have two functional controllers. Keep us posted!

Post by **FullySilenced** » Tue Mar 10, 2015 7:47 pm

No Problem my pleasure...

Happy Stillin,

FS

Love, Peace and Joy to all...

Post by **firewater69** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:54 pm

I'm impressed, the little controller works pretty good. I Don't have a meter to check voltage or amperage but will prolly add one. My element is a 120v 2k and it took about 2 hours to bring 11 gallons up to temp. That's on par with my variac, so I'll give it

edit: it barely even got warm.

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