looking for advice on automating my single tier...

[2BeerSpeer]

I am about to automate my 10gal single tier and would like any info you guys may like to offer. I understand there are plenty of these threads out there and some of you may be tired of seeing them. I plan on putting asco valves on my burners for the hlt and mlt... I'm about to order my temp controllers, thermowells, asco valves, and switches. I've been looking at a few online but was hoping to get a few reviews from you guys that have already built these type rigs. Do you prefer any certain switches or temp controllers? i'm a little paranoid about building the thermowells...what seems to be the best suppliers of assembled thermowells? Thanks in advance!

 

[trimixdiver1]

Check out Brewers Hardware for thermowells. As for Temp Controllers, check eBay for Watlow controllers.

 

[Jrock686]

I am about to automate my 10gal single tier and would like any info you guys may like to offer. I understand there are plenty of these threads out there and some of you may be tired of seeing them. I plan on putting asco valves on my burners for the hlt and mlt... I'm about to order my temp controllers, thermowells, asco valves, and switches. I've been looking at a few online but was hoping to get a few reviews from you guys that have already built these type rigs. Do you prefer any certain switches or temp controllers? i'm a little paranoid about building the thermowells...what seems to be the best suppliers of assembled thermowells? Thanks in advance!

Not sure if you want to build a 24VDC or 120VAC but I have the 120V Asco Red Hat valves and they are awesome.

Asco Valves - (part # 8214G020 B)
Thermowell (omega.com) - 1/2-260s-u21/2-304ss
Quick Disconnect Thermocouple (omega.com) - CA316ss-14u-12
Round Face Panel Jack (omega.com) - RSJ-K-R
T/C Extension Cable (omega.com) - teck10-2
Omega Autotune Temp Controller (used on ebay x 2) - c9000A Series
Switches (got from work) 120V rocker/with light - can look on Monday and get back to you

Hope this helps!

JRock

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[2BeerSpeer]

thanks guys. The asco valves are the ones I've been planning in getting. 120 volt and I planned on 1/2 inch...not sure what everyone else uses nut my gas rail is 1/2 ". Thanks for the pictures!