Chettt said:Can you set that rig up so it will go off when the temperature drops below a certain level? On those cold nights it would be nice to be woken up when the stove cools below 300 F.
ajreid said:I've been thinking about doing this for a while. Tonight i finally purchased the equipment to do it. Possibly next weekend Ill have it operational. I'm going to try to have my blower on the stove turn on as well as the alarm on overheat.
Even thought about a fire alarm horn strobe. Lot of ideas nothing definite.
woodmiser said:Using an Auber Instruments PID controller ($36) with a Model: TC-K6 thermocouple ($6.85), a project box ($15.50) and an light/alarm ($8.22) Total ($66.57) I came up with a nice electronic way to monitor temps and notify me if I go over a set temp. I drilled an tapped a 1/4-20 hole in the top of the stove for the thermocouple. The controller runs on 115v AC so I tied it into the fan power line. The light/buzzer is also 115V so it ties directly into the controller. The directions show how to program it to go off at your setting.
This is installed on a Clydesdale insert.
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=14
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_3&products_id=2
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=24
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=221
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=221
WES999 said:You temp monitor looks good. That is pretty much the same controller I used.
You are right the magnetic mount TC are expensive($50) BUT you can make one for about half the cost (See the pic)( also remove the paint first), you can get the magnet form Amazon.
Todd
I would suggest this TC, it is good to 2000 °F
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_3&products_id=22
I have one, it works well.
Wood,
If you want to add a nice feature, you may consider adding a push button and relay to silence the alarm, on-off switch, fuse, you would need a larger case mount it all in.
WES999 said:You temp monitor looks good. That is pretty much the same controller I used.
You are right the magnetic mount TC are expensive($50) BUT you can make one for about half the cost (See the pic)( also remove the paint first), you can get the magnet form Amazon.
Todd
I would suggest this TC, it is good to 2000 °F
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_3&products_id=22
I have one, it works well.
Wood,
If you want to add a nice feature, you may consider adding a push button and relay to silence the alarm, on-off switch, fuse, you would need a larger case mount it all in.
WES999 said:Scooter:
Magnet: Amazon, Master magnetics #07270
TC: PLASTIC PROCESS EQUIPMENT, INC http://www.ppe.com/ #WTCK-160
10-32 brass screw with head turned down, brass nut, spring.
ajreid:
I have my controller set to turn the blower on hi when the stove gets to 670 °F .
Works really well, it cools the stove right down. Reduces the possibility of over firing.
Treacherous said:I'm gonna try with this magnet off of AntOnline off of Amazon.
Not sure why you have a relay. Instructions state that by pushing the > button you will silence the alarm. It works for me without the relay.
Nice work on the writeup!
My thermocouple seems to be reading a little low on temperature. My magnet may not be holding it tight enough against the stove.
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