WIRING A 120 VOLT 20 AMP PID CONTROLLER

[@larryohara6513]

PID for dummies...very good instruction

[@deepblueyonderspage]

George... I love what you do on KZbin! For some reason... I understand your content! You have singlehandedly made it possible for me to enjoy this craft! You did that. I wish I could like these video's multiple times each... I would. Thanks, for you all you do!

[@Slangevar333]

Thank you, George, once again you have helped expand my knowledge and abilities! Your style of delivery content has a great balance of diversity and depth as well. Your use of simile and metaphor really helps bridge the gap when you are covering previously uncharted ground for me. I will be using what you have explained here to assist me in controlling my pot distiller and in a future project to automate a 220v 30A electric kiln that will have the ability to reach a temperature of 2240F. There are quite a few videos on this device and its application, watching your videos is the best use of my time in helping me move forward to achieving my ultimate goals!.

[@scotttyson7556]

Thank you George. Using your informative videos I built a PID controller and converted my electric smoker from analog to digital. The temperature control is excellent.

[@DerikStillPasinthrough]

Be careful and don't let the smoke out... All electronics run on smoke, once it's gone, it no work again... Thanks for a great explanation. My PID control box will be 100% complete by Wednesday.

[@YouMockMe]

I learn so much from these videos, far beyond that of basic application. Great work, cheers!

[@kennethcounts5905]

A wonderful free education that you can use. Thanks again.

[@byronjohnson9029]

Well got my working with a switch now, now to put it in a box, later on will put in a Amp meter. Thanks for all the info.

[@LP23D6]

I built one from George's previous video. I am now building a pulse width modulator. Good stuff George.

[@whyyoutalkingtome]

Is there an advantage to pwm we should know about? My understanding of pwm is 100% bursts timed to maintain a value, while pid varies the % of current/voltage to maintain a value.

[@LP23D6]

@@whyyoutalkingtome PWM power is controlled by the operator. A simple knob to control. It reduces the voltage and amperage to the element. A PID controls through feedback from a temperature probe and adjusts itself as needed to maintain the set temp.

[@whyyoutalkingtome]

I gotcha, so there is no feedback w/pwm, you can't just set a temp and run?

[@LP23D6]

@@whyyoutalkingtome Nope, just watch the drips or a thermometer if you're running a mash tun.

[@Texas4x]

@@LP23D6 I use this controller with a temp sensor at the top of the column. You can program it to apply 0 -100% power through PWM until you get to a selectable temp and then reduce power to hold set temp or incrementally increase or decrease power. The knob on the front manually adjusts the power cycle (0 - 100%). It also has other functions that I don't use much such as alarms, cut off temps, cut off at total time, etc. It also has a mash mode www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=53&products_id=559

[@nabilelalem1010]

Great series of videos. Thank you so much. A beautiful description ( very easy to understand) makes difficult things easy.

[@dawaynecline7091]

George love the videos. Well done sir

[@wjcontra4245]

Love your videos George, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@Alutacon]

Excellent video

[@chuckdontknowdoya6100]

Great video George I use one of these to make sure my large fermenter doesn't over heat when I'm doing large batches

[@rocketsroc]

A PID is probably "the" best accessory you can add to your still. Precise temperature control is critical. A PID provides it. Build your own or buy one from George, but GET ONE!

[@fatbastard7539]

Yeah God only knows how the guys who made moonshine over a fire in the woods for 100 years managed to get by... 🙄

[@MrDweasel]

Love your videos. I've learned so much.

[@cameronshine3465]

i love your work George, you have taught me to so much and thanks very much, your hard work is just the best .

[@U812GREEN]

Thanks for the information, Happy Distilling!

[@cameronshine3465]

electricity is a funny thing George, In Australia the convention here is 240 Volts OR 3 phase 415 volts, red is always active and we have a light blue or black is neutral, or 3 phase "red white blue actives" and black neutral, green/yellow earth .i have a good knowledge about electricity as i have worked on it live all my life.. But i love watching you do a trick on turning 120 volts in to 240 volts, This is amazing.A Very smart man you are.

[@snappingbear]

The "trick" you speak of has been know for over a century ever since we Americans discovered electricity and put it to use. In North America our residential and many commercial electrical services are based on single split-phase, 240 V that has a neutral and two 120 V hot legs. Once you understand that, the idea of either running them split (120v) or combined (240v) is trivial and obvious.

[@cameronshine3465]

@@snappingbear thanks for explaining this, its sounds like a good method your using.

[@reilym]

As a retired chemist, I am 100% sold on PID control for the 8 gallon still I am building and cannot thank George enough for his excellent tutelage. I have 240V/20A in my barn and want to run a 3500 watt element to get things heated up quickly. But, I would also like to operate off 120 for flexibility and performing operations like fermentation where I don't need tons of power. As I watch this video, it seems to me that I could just use an adapter to feed the 240V controller off a 120 volt 15 amp circuit. Obviously, when plugged into 120V, one of the hot wires becomes the neutral and I am only getting 3500/4 = 875 watts of heating power (drawing ~7.5 amps), but it seems like it would work. With a NEMA 5-15P to NEMA 6-20R adapter (available on Amazon), seems like a good way to go. Am I missing something here?

[@johnjsweeney8121]

George...Thank you for your videos. They are very informative. I have a question, however, I will be building a controller for my oven which has two 3000watt elements. Should I use two solid state relays or can I use one? I do not believe it would be drawing 25amps total. Thank you!

[@igot99problemsbutmyaltaint81]

Its George!!!!!!! Hey There. Thanks for staying Amuuuurican!!!!

[@Jeffrich308]

Great Video! So in theory, I can build the 240 version as in the other video and build adapter cables to convert the input and output plugs to 110 volts. This would give me the ability to use a single controller across multiple devices (110v lead melting pot or 220v still) You sir, are amazing! Thanks!

[@ScottHelm]

Really amazing work - well taught. Thank you!

[@jeffgunderson7620]

Thank you for the great video! I have question, though. Where does the fan go in the circuit?

[@hannajoh12]

Great videos you are an awesome teacher. But I would feel better if you put a fuse on the controller because IT happens LOL.

[@jasonmares5171]

George, Great video once again. I was wondering if you could do a video explaining the difference between PWM and SCR, or if there is a difference. I know you build PWM systems, and Jesse uses SCR, and looking at schematics there does seem to be differences in the wiring and the parts used, may this would be a good Co-op video for you to do

[@donaldroyer2961]

What is the best placement for the PID sensor? Is it in the pot or in your tower? If In the tower where? I don't want to start drilling holes in places I don't need to. Please help!

[@CerberusForge]

Hi I appreciate the video, answers a lot of my questions. I would like some help wiring the coil, which I assume will need a block of some sort to the outlook plug.

[@CerberusForge]

Outlet" oops

[@igottimetodaybrah209]

Spoken like a true electrician " yeah, I know this looks like ass, but electricity doesn't care" lol, great videp

[@jbafternoonpiper404]

Hi George, I can't seam find the video where you set the parameters for the inkbird 20amp pid controller. I know I watched it before. Could you repost it?

[@rorygriffin4758]

What was you using for the mini transformer. Looks like a cell phone wall charger?

[@shanechilson3717]

Thanks! what size wires are you using? im wiring a 2000 w 120 v heating element from a 20 amp outlet

[@cameronshine3465]

this trick of you turning 120 volts into 240 volts is simply amazing to me.My mind is tying to work out how you do this. Because i think of the street voltage 240 volts in A , B AND C phase OR 415 Volts between A and B or A and C or B and C phases.I think if you times 240 by 1.732 from memory gives you 415 volts. i dont know how you do this, because if i connect 2 wires same A phase of 240 volts from the same transformer then i still only get 240 volts. This is only amazing to me how you get 240 volts from 120 volts... hmmm . i love your work.

[@cameronshine3465]

@@rockymountainhvac-r4970 yes i have been playing around with live 240 volts bare hands for 36 years, buy never ever with 120 volts.Its hard to understand bringing 120Volts 2 legs. Are the 2 legs at different potential or at the same potential ? Any way he's done a good job.

[@cameronshine3465]

@@rockymountainhvac-r4970 but yes you are right. must be very careful.

[@MrBluesman59]

Hi George, how can I adapt my heater element to fit my 1.5 inch tri clamp fitting?

[@shawnbrum520]

Great video! Is it possible to run 2 SSR's in series? I was looking to run two separate circuits into my box, one for each of my elements. Thanks!

[@bulldog9204]

I'm not George but I would caution you not to try it unless you know for sure the overall wattage draw with both elements on, then proper gauge of wire, and the circuit breaker its on. if your working with 120v most lines are only 15amps so it may over draw with two elements on at the same time while on the same feed line/outlet. Hope this helps to answer your question.

[@hannajoh12]

IT would be a parallel circuit and like bull dog said add up the amps.

[@swabarna85]

Hi George: i saw some place you built a 120v Box 20AMP PID controller box with a switch. DO you build these and sell them? although i am using a few now and would need to buy the parts to build even more howver i do not have the time right now to build a box right away. Wanted to check if you sell those boxes.

[@paulsaulsbury438]

Thanks George, I was feeling confident until you added red and black feeding the pid, and mentioned 12 volt. Why did you add red and black when that’s still 110?

[@bulldog9204]

I believe red and black matter when feeding the relay as some relays have a direct current DC need due to an internal diode that discharges the coil after its off... as for feeding the controller it's the black and white AC that feeds it and the colors don't matter as long as you know where the wires belong. He didn't talk about that part much in detail as far as I can tell because its fairly straight forward yet he did show where to get the power from on the screws. Overall another great video on how to from George, I hope you got it figured out and Happy Distilling

[@justinsgarage1125]

@@bulldog9204 when wiring up a 120v PID, do you just wire it the same way as if you’d wire the 240v PID? I keep watching and rewatching all of these videos but of all of the trades, electricity is my weakest area. Just answering that one question would completely clear all of my confusion up

[@justinsgarage1125]

@@bulldog9204 and I’m assuming the light switch can be interchanged with a rocker switch?

[@prometheus4916]

I've got a PID controller setup that I've made watching you 220 volt or 240 whatever it is but I'm needing to know if I can use that same setup in a 8 gallon steel instead of my 15 gallon steel

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

yes

[@philippierce4742]

What size element do you recommend for 25 gallon still? Do you recommend more than 1 element? What is a good element and control box?

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

A single 5500 watt element would do.

[@mikeduffer6858]

Hi George. Do you think that 2000w is enough for a 15.5 gal boiler? Love you videos!

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

YES

[@the_whiskeyshaman]

So you might have said this in another video but I got a control box from you a couple years ago and it’s in Celsius how do I get it to run in Fahrenheit

[@ricky_c8199]

How do I contact you for help wiring my LED strips to an 12v 400w power supply, idt-e2rh timer, push button on/off led, and I also have a 5 pin relay but no nothing at all about wiring sir. Can you help me?

[@prometheus4916]

Does inkbird make a controller already built all you do is plug it up plug your heating element into it and set the temp George what's a good time to call you

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Call when ever

[@gerardogargurevich5945]

Hello I need some help with a project I have analog lab water bath 110v,(use heat pad 110 v ) I want to up grade to digital pid controller and I dont have space for external relay , do u know any pid on the market, with integrated relay So I can connect an control directly to heat pad Thanks

[@BarleyandHopsBrewing]

Check out Inkbird website. They have several

[@whyyoutalkingtome]

BOOM,BOOM,BOOM,, Everytime

[@jabobowen3746]

Why no new videos what happened to you George where have you been

[@csanders2486]

Does anyone sell a 120v PID controller already built

[@mcg144]

I'm not that handy. Could I just use the Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temperature Controller as seen on Amazon? Seems like an easy solution for a lazy dude like me.

[@Dolphnmagic]

i think those things are only rated for less than 10A and usually you'd need more than that to bring a 5 gal batch to boil in under 2 hours to begin takeoff

[@adamwanderscheid8559]

Happy distilling!

[@charlesdean1542]

Yes sir

[@mikebryant9051]

What is a pid?

[@anthonysimcoe7697]

Black to brass will save your a$$

[@pushthepunisher]

These for sale George

[@Dolphnmagic]

george i wish you were my dad

[@cameronshine3465]

maybe in the USA you are using SWER - single wire earth return , maybe be thats how you can turn 120 volts into 240 volts hmmmm

[@whyyoutalkingtome]

Yep, the electric grid does not provide earth ground, only hot, 3 phase and a single return line.

[@cameronshine3465]

@@whyyoutalkingtome Interest , thanks

[@marvinechegoyen1405]

Get to go back

[@jabobowen3746]

Why no new videos what happened to you George where have you been