Homebrew pit controller

[esselle]

If you want I can send you these bits and you can 'wire em up' to test your blower. Then we will be all set for may

[Steve]

If you want to send me all the bits you have, I don't mind wiring everything up for you. Thought you wanted to electrocute yourself though

Give me a buzz if you do want my help.

[esselle]

Funny you should say that ..... Ask Lyndz about my electrical ability.

[Steve]

Got everything I need now, just waiting for my PID to arrive. Total cost has come to £57 which is a little over what I planned. However I did buy some extra switches so that can override the fan and alarms, some connectors for the psu and probes that are just a nicety. I also factored in the cost of a small pad saw I need to cut the connector holes out of the box.

The only thing I'd like to add is a panel mount k-thermocouple socket but I haven't found one.

Hoping to fabricate the blower adapter at the weekend and post some pics.

[Chris__M]

Such enthusiasm; but it's cold outside!

[Steve]

Yeah but I can fab the adapter in the garage and wire everything up except the PID in the house so it's all good

[Toby]

I take it beef ribs have taken over your weekend plans!

[Steve]

Yes they have I'm hopefully going to get a bit done today. The wiring is easy, the difficult bit for me is the blower adapter so I'm going to take my time with it.

[Steve]

I've constructed the main part of the blower adapter now, just need to attach it to the dog bowl and it will be ready to go. I'll post up some pics tonight when I get in from work.

Got all my components as well now so hopefully should have it up and running shortly

[esselle]

Looking forward to seeing it.