going electric

[Shine NOLA]

Well I've been running on propane for the last year and it has been fun learning.
I'm tired of the noise and heat so wanting to try changing up to electric.
I was wondering if someone could give a little advice and tell me if this voltage regulator will work
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC110V-220V-75A ... 20fcc14c0b" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
thanks for all the help

[S-Cackalacky]

That's the one a lot of folks here are now using. You'll want to put it in an enclosure (for safety). There is at least one thread here somewhere that will give you a lot more detail about it - that is, how to set it up. Good luck with it.

[greggn]

Is there anything actually mounted to that large heatsink ? It appears to just be sitting loose in the chassis.

FWIW, this makes a very simple and stable controller ...

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_ ... cts_id=332

[Shine NOLA]

That's the one a lot of folks here are now using. You'll want to put it in an enclosure (for safety). There is at least one thread here somewhere that will give you a lot more detail about it - that is, how to set it up. Good luck with it.

thanks S-Cackalacky for the quick response .
just wanted to make sure before placing my order.
you're a big help

[S-Cackalacky]

Is there anything actually mounted to that large heatsink ? It appears to just be sitting loose in the chassis.

FWIW, this makes a very simple and stable controller ...

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_ ... cts_id=332

The SCR is attached to the heatsink. The wiring obscures it in most of the photos. There's one photo that shows it if you zoom it in.

[likker liker]

http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... 7231415did you look at other peoples controllers


http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopi ... d#p7323787

There is a few different ways to go, do your research first

[Danespirit]

I am currently using the little brother to this one, a 3,8 KW SCR.
Never had any problems, but i will admit the heatsink could have been a little larger.
This is not a issue , but will be fixed when i make my new controllerbox (when i got the time to do it).

[BentJar]

Shine, that one works well and is easier to fab up due to the enclosed fan already there.
Going electric is the best way to go and you will be very happy you worked it out.

[Antler24]

Shine, that one works well and is easier to fab up due to the enclosed fan already there.
Going electric is the best way to go and you will be very happy you worked it out.

+1 I have the same unit, works like a charm. I snagged a power cord from an old dryer, got this controller for like $25 shipped, and $40 for a 5500w ULWD element and weld spud. So for less than $70 I was able to move my setup indoors, awesome!

[Shine NOLA]

thanks for all the help gentlemen .
I look forward to running "silent"

[Antler24]

thanks for all the help gentlemen .
I look forward to running "silent"

It ain't exactly silent but it's very quiet. The higher power input the more you hear it. It's nothing compared to propane. It's similar to the sound of a tea kettle coming to a boil.

[still_stirrin]

The sounds I hear are from the water flowing through the condensers. That, and noise of the fan blowing over the heatsink to which my triacs are mounted.

The boiler is insulated, so the sound of the wash boiling is unnoticeable. Ditto for the column.

All in all, it's a lot quieter than a propane jet or banjo.
ss

[Snackson]

Electric is great and let's you stay indoors if you want. I built a controller for my buddy using that same thing, just bought it off Amazon and he loves it!

[bellybuster]

If I did it again Id buy this to go with my SSR
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_ ... cts_id=444

[Shine NOLA]

If I did it again Id buy this to go with my SSR
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_ ... cts_id=444

That sure is sweet. Working on my pot still now
I'll keep it in mind when I start work on my other keg for reflux still

[Shine NOLA]

If I did it again Id buy this to go with my SSR
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_ ... cts_id=444

Then again I don't think this will work due to low output as per specs.
Amps output are way to low for our needs

Specification
Power input: 90-260VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
Control resolution: 1%.
Control mode: burst firing mode* (default), time proportional mode**. (See Note1 below)
Output: 12VDC, 80 mA. (can drive up to 6 SSRs in parallel)

[bellybuster]

it only needs to power an SSR, out put is fine