entertained myself by researching PIDs on espresso machines today..ended up buying a controller (with thermocouple included) and a solid state relay on ebay for a total price of around $95 delivery included...all i need now is an enclosure to put the unit in, wire the sucker into my machine, and set it up..cant wait for the bits to arrive...once bitten by the mod bug....theres no way of turning back...will post pics and results when fitted and running



yeah wherever I notice bare metal where AC power will be flowing, I will insulate accordingly to protect from zappage..a little heat shrink over the whole connection should suffice. I dont wanna know what AC feels like...nor does my wife or unborn child! I am waiting on my relay, and then the fun can begin...got my controller now...am going to be installing the PID into a PVC enclosure which wont look the best..but is electrically safe and easier to cut holes out of..



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