Installed a (hopefully) better draft inducer control on the old Brunco WC190. Rather than monitoring the thermostat temperature, this uses the flue temperature to regulate draft. There is a thermocouple probe mounted in the stack which the controller monitors, and turns on the draft inducer based on a preset temperature. The hope is to regulate flue temperature high enough to stop creosote buildup. The round red thing is a klaxon siren that actuates when the alarm temperature is sensed. Loud AF.
I used an Inkbird controller to replace the old 24V transformer and relay. They were always hot to the touch. Now everything is 120V.
Old:
New:
Still keeping it a bit old school, on/off control of the inducer, disabled PID for now.
I love these connectors
Wired up:
It works:
Before zip ties went on the TC cable:
I used an Inkbird controller to replace the old 24V transformer and relay. They were always hot to the touch. Now everything is 120V.
Old:
New:
Still keeping it a bit old school, on/off control of the inducer, disabled PID for now.
I love these connectors
Wired up:
It works:
Before zip ties went on the TC cable: