Recent content by butterball1121

This makes me think reducing the element power before boil is better than reducing it after hot break.

I read that some switch to manual and turn down the element from 100% after hot break, while others set a PID to 208-210 and then manually take the element up to gently reach boil. Sounds like you turn it down after hot break? 13/20 amps (65%) seems consistent with what I've read for boil %...

I understand the impossibility/difficulty with using a temp or pressure sensor, respectively. I guess I was just thinking something more calculated than trial and error with a predetermined %. For example, set the PID to 208, let the temp stabilize at 208, and then used the 208 degree % and...

I just switched my homebrew setup from propane to electric (5500 W element in BK and HLT). I previously used an Arduino to control the propane burners for my HLT and BK (combo of 5V relays, 120:24V furnace TX, and furnace gas valve) I am reusing the Arduino because it will keep most of my...

This thread has been extremely informative and enlightening... That said, how easy would it be to make the application to other common valve/contoller/pilot combinations? A friend of mine is in the HVAC business and throws away two furnaces a week. He hung on to one for me and im wondering...