H12rpo wrote:If I did mine again I would solder in a small piece of small diameter rod drilled with a bit along its length but not right the way through to make a kind of closed end Port then assemble the arm etc but I already assembled the whole piece so I simply drilled a hole the same diameter as the probe and inserted it ......tight fit.....then I pop a blob of play doh so stop any possible leakage around the probe.
Works for me.
If you really what to go 100% use a bolt together thermowell...and poke a bit of copper scrubby in the end if you are using a glass thermometer.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-5-4-Stem-K ... xIcaSdQAvQ H12rpo wrote:I take the point that it’s not absolutely needed but I find it very useful in stabilising the temp when using the controller so that I can seperate the cuts jars so for example everything up to 80degrees I count as fores
I see your point about stabilising the temp when using the controller - but might be better served with a energy meter. That said, for the little extra work, it can't hurt.
Probably help you get to the sweet spot, and once your have run it a few times you will use it less.
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 7:58 am
how would you actualy put it in? Just straight solder or you use some special reducer or something else?