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Does anyone know if this would work for a controller. http://www.ulanet.com/315.html

Thats what it apears to be, But I have to ask... Why not go with a proven one ? One you already know works for alot of others here?

dont know if the on off pulsating would be good or not thats kinda why the hotplates arent good because they cycle on and off the way that reads thats what this controller does not sure if it would act the same or not

Answers please, not more questions. I know there's proven ones, but was curious about this one.

bm744 wrote:Answers please, not more questions. I know there's proven ones, but was curious about this one.

then buy it and you tell us.

Thank you. Out of the thousands of members was just curious if it might have been referenced beforehand or if someone has tried. Wasn't looking for a fight. My reply wasn't sarcastic. I apologize if you seen it that way. Just always makes me laugh when a question is responded to with a question or by someone else with no knowledge of a subject even if just trying to help. I have no expierience with electrical. Again, sorry if you took it the wrong way.

actually I was completely serious, give'er a shot. I didn't go far enough to see the price.
Tone is very hard to judge on the net, mine could have easily been read the wrong way too. I'll be more careful

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The model #515 info says that it is has solid state output. From looking around on the internet, I think that it is a triac based build, as the #315 model is described as a "without-triac" type.
It's only good for 1500w @ 115vac.

No mention of price for the units on their site, but saw them listed on guardiancatalog.com for:

Model #315
Our Price: $157.21
Sale Price: $125.64

Model #515
Our Price: $180.61
Sale Price: $144.35

A little more info for you from controlrepair.com:

Synonymous Model Numbers / Aliases: GEORGE ULANET COMPANY 515

OBSOLETE, REPAIRABLE, NO REPLACEMENTS: The GEORGE ULANET COMPANY Model 515 ROBOTEMP STEPLESS HEAT CONTROL is only supported in Repair at our facility for $100.76 each and have no new or rebuilt replacements. The GEORGE ULANET COMPANY Model 515 is Obsolete and not made anymore. To have the 515 repaired with a one (1) year warranty, send to our facility address posted below our company name for shipping. Include a good packing slip inside the shipping box with your Company Information, a contact person, title and E-mail address. No return authorization number is needed. Normal turn around for repair is 10 business days with "Rush Repair" available. A customer signed Quote approval via E-mail or Fax is required before any work is started. Control System Laboratories has been supporting industry with Industrial Electronic Control Repair Capabilities for over 40 years, since 1970. Our staff and repair technicians thank you for your interest.
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It's amazing what you can find on the internet! ......with just a little bit of effort.

My opinion? .....if you can't find one on sale for less than $50, it's not worth looking at. You would be much better off with a Harbor Freight router speed controller for $20 with a cheap heatsink added.

Looks like a router speed controller. Just packaged different as a temp controller. For that price you could buy 6 harbor freight router speed controllers.

Prairiepiss wrote:Looks like a router speed controller. Just packaged different as a temp controller. For that price you could buy 6 harbor freight router speed controllers.

Hehe, beat me on my edit!

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Thanks for the info. I read some search results that turned up but did not come across one that said it was not available. Just ordered parts to put together a controller through a local retailer.

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There are probably still new ones out there on a shelf somewhere, they just don't make them anymore. But the cost is just too unreasonable.


....and this,is just too easy to do!

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What gauge wire do you use for a setup like this? I've got everything apart from that side if things!

I've got 12 gauge for all the internal wiring but I only have 10amp wiring and plugs laying around home for use! Or is the supply coming straight out of the fuse box?

Them are the parts I ordered, I see some guys adding a fuse. Some add a resistor. I understand a fuse but why the resistor.

Livetoride wrote:What gauge wire do you use for a setup like this? I've got everything apart from that side if things!

I've got 12 gauge for all the internal wiring but I only have 10amp wiring and plugs laying around home for use! Or is the supply coming straight out of the fuse box?

Depends on what voltage and amperage you are going to run?

110V 1500w 15 amp. Minimum I would use is 12 ga. Inside and out. For runs 15 foot or less.
220v minimum I would use is 10ga. Inside and out.

The resistor is to fine tune the pot. Basically. Added for different reasons. But if you get the correct pot for the pssr and or voltage you have. It shouldn't be needed.

Prairiepiss wrote:

Livetoride wrote:What gauge wire do you use for a setup like this? I've got everything apart from that side if things!

I've got 12 gauge for all the internal wiring but I only have 10amp wiring and plugs laying around home for use! Or is the supply coming straight out of the fuse box?

Depends on what voltage and amperage you are going to run?

110V 1500w 15 amp. Minimum I would use is 12 ga. Inside and out. For runs 15 foot or less.
220v minimum I would use is 10ga. Inside and out.

The resistor is to fine tune the pot. Basically. Added for different reasons. But if you get the correct pot for the pssr and or voltage you have. It shouldn't be needed.

Im in Australia do my voltage is 220-240volts. The element is 4800watts so it looks like I'd need 10ga wire then! What sort of plug do you put on the end?

Over here I can only find 30amp plugs which is for 3 phase power which I don't have at my house, this part is really stumping me!

bm744 wrote:Them are the parts I ordered, I see some guys adding a fuse. Some add a resistor. I understand a fuse but why the resistor.

Don't forget a heat sink for the ssr!