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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby packapoo » Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:14 pm

Good looking gear there Dave.
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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby Dave » Sun Oct 16, 2016 2:11 pm

Thanks pp, it works perfectly. It's capable of lots of different functions, apparently, but for the moment, I'm happy with it just controlling my boiler temp. ;D
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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby Mash » Sun Oct 16, 2016 6:39 pm

That looks like good lot. Jacobs?
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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby Easydrinker » Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:22 pm

Most certainly Jacobs, but not seeing enough ventilation holes for me?
I would personally pepper the box with them.

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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby Mash » Mon Oct 17, 2016 6:10 am

Oh yeah... and a fan. These things get do get hot.

If I am honest I would buy a project box. They are not a fortune but do make a difference.
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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby packapoo » Mon Oct 17, 2016 6:56 pm

Thinks to himself....could've sworn it has a fan...... ???
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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby Mash » Mon Oct 17, 2016 7:48 pm

Has another look at the photo and says bugger it does have a fan. But with no holes the fan might suck in the controller and spit it out in bits :o
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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby packapoo » Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:32 pm

Your eyesight is worser then mine, man. There are wholes too..... ;D
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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby Easydrinker » Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:34 pm

LOL
Thinks, I saw fan, I saw holes in front of it.
My choice would be to put other holes elsewhere too. :)

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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby inspector gadget » Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:18 am

Spoke with Brian at UA yesterday regarding the AVR-25 we had a chat about my use for it and he suggested that I might be better off controlling the temperature with a ZVT and sensor as detailed in his quote. Any input appreciated.

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Line Quantity Stock Code Description Unit Price (£) Lead Time

1 1 A15201 AVR-25-230v £74.68 1 week

2 1 A26223 ZVT-25 (0-150°C) 230v £97.80 1 week

3 1 A26036 ZVT-E-10 Stainless Steel Sensor £19.53 Ex-Stock 6mm dia, 50mm long

Line shows a 25A controller, which when used with a suitable temperature sensor (line 2) will provide closed-loop temperature feedback, allowing a set point to be selected and the controller to regulate the temperature). Line 3 is the sensor which can be fitted into a vat of liquid with compression fittings. Other cheaper rubberised sensors are available on request. .........................................................................................................................................................................................
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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby Anavrin » Sat Oct 29, 2016 9:04 am

Hi Inspector Gadget

What exactly are you planning on doing with this controller?

The A26223 ZVT-25 (0-150°C) 230v looks like a thermostat more than anything, sure it uses a Triac to control the load, so maybe it has some kind of proportional control but if you just want a controller to reduce your power to your boiler, then the AVR is perfect for the job, I've used one for years.
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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby vino-tinto » Sat Oct 29, 2016 10:22 am

Anavrin wrote:Hi Inspector Gadget

What exactly are you planning on doing with this controller?

The A26223 ZVT-25 (0-150°C) 230v looks like a thermostat more than anything, sure it uses a Triac to control the load, so maybe it has some kind of proportional control but if you just want a controller to reduce your power to your boiler, then the AVR is perfect for the job, I've used one for years.


Totally agree with the AVR, if you only want to buy something once, this is the way.
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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby inspector gadget » Sat Oct 29, 2016 12:30 pm

vino-tinto wrote:[color=#FF0000]
Anavrin wrote:Hi Inspector Gadget

What exactly are you planning on doing with this controller?

The A26223 ZVT-25 (0-150°C) 230v looks like a thermostat more than anything, sure it uses a Triac to control the load, so maybe it has some kind of proportional control but if you just want a controller to reduce your power to your boiler, then the AVR is perfect for the job, I've used one for years.


Totally agree with the AVR, if you only want to buy something once, this is the way.

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Thanks guys, unfortunately he asked what my intended use was and that was where I went wrong, I should have just ordered it online, As advised AVR-25 it will be, 7 day lead time so thats sorted.
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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby inspector gadget » Sat Oct 29, 2016 12:31 pm

inspector gadget wrote:
vino-tinto wrote:[color=#FF0000]
Anavrin wrote:Hi Inspector Gadget

What exactly are you planning on doing with this controller?

The A26223 ZVT-25 (0-150°C) 230v looks like a thermostat more than anything, sure it uses a Triac to control the load, so maybe it has some kind of proportional control but if you just want a controller to reduce your power to your boiler, then the AVR is perfect for the job, I've used one for years.


Totally agree with the AVR, if you only want to buy something once, this is the way.

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Thanks guys, unfortunately he asked what my intended use was and that was where I went wrong, I should have just ordered it online, As advised AVR-25 it will be, 7 day lead time so thats sorted.

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Re: Is the SD controller DIY kit any good?

Postby Dave » Sat Oct 29, 2016 5:15 pm

Sorry if I'm speaking out of turn, but why spend that amount of money unessesarily? My set up cost me about £20 all in, and is doing the same job as (I think) you want yours to do.
In answer to the question of ventilation in my Jacobs box. When I'm running it, I leave the lid off, so that's one enormous hole for the heat to escape from! ;D
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