A 40 Amp will run the same temperature as a 25 Amp. Dissipated wattage depends on the current passed through the SSR and not it's maximum rating.
Passing 22.6 Amps through either one will result in about 22.6 watts of heat that you need to find a way to get rid of. If you have a limited...
I agree - running your brew pot with a PID is a waste of money. You don't even need a PID to monitor your brew pot temperature because water boils at 212F.
If you don't want to build your own there are a few low cost ready made brew pot controllers on the market.
$295.00 - High Gravity EBC...
Here is one step-by-step article for installing a heating element in your brew pot.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-a-water-tank-heating-element-in-a-Polar/
If you want to build you own controller you really need to check-out this site...
It's good that you posted this - sometimes conversations get a little out of control on some of these forums. I'd be interested but I have already pieced together the parts I need.
As long as you keep your wurt moving through your RIMS tube fast enough scorching is not an issue.
With HERMS you use the HLT water to sparge. One nice thing about HERMS is your sparge water is ready as soon as your mash is done.
Before you spend money and time wiring up a spa panel look at one of these.
http://www.gfcistore.com/30-amp-inline-gfcis.html
You can wire P/N PGFI-2301N in line with your power cord & not change your outlet or dryer power plug. The only limitation is you won't be able to run any 120V...
Before you spend money and time wiring up a spa panel look at one of these.
http://www.gfcistore.com/30-amp-inline-gfcis.html
You can wire P/N PGFI-2301N in line with your power cord & not change your outlet or dryer power plug. The only limitation is you won't be able to run any 120V...