Reddit reviews Inkbird ITC-106VH PID Temperature Thermostat Controllers F and C 100 to 240ACV K Sensor 40DA SSR Solid State Relay for Sous Vide Home Brewing
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Support reading with Centigrade or Fahrenheit unitDual display window, be able to display measured temperature and set temperature at the same timeSimplify operational processes and you don't need to operate more steps if you want to set the definite valueHigh accuracy of displaying and controlling. Manual and Auto turning are availablePower Supply Voltage: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
i used this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KNXETWS/ but i'm sure there's a variety you could use
There's some plans online, however mine has an aluminum insulated collar while most have wood since I have a good friend who works in a sheetmetal shop. The taps, hoses and everything else you need to hook up the kegs is a kit you can buy and the digital controller was $40 on Amazon. Other than that it's just making the collar tall enough to go over your keg or kegs.
YouTube video link for pid assembly
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra6Dn9tq7ks
Pid links:
Controller inkbird 106vh
https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Temperature-Thermostat-Controllers-Fahrenheit/dp/B01KNXETWS/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=inkbird+106vh&qid=1567355320&s=gateway&sr=8-4
(4pc) 2-2packs
https://www.amazon.com/YXQ-Cartridge-Electric-Heating-Fittings/dp/B06XWB86GF/ref=pd_aw_fbt_328_img_2/133-1641262-1548304?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B06XWB86GF&pd_rd_r=735bc2a1-e25f-4088-a7ad-d7e433f94b0a&pd_rd_w=BRXp5&pd_rd_wg=AjA5r&pf_rd_p=3ecc74bd-d08f-44bd-96f3-d0c2b89f563a&pf_rd_r=F7X5VADH85ZGY8GWENXA&psc=1&refRID=F7X5VADH85ZGY8GWENXA
(1per controller) if you want two controllers you need 2 cables https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-Heavy-Extension/dp/B0153T1NF8/ref=pd_aw_fbt_60_img_3/133-1641262-1548304?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0153T1LSM&pd_rd_r=3977bf62-6ee0-490f-8e51-e018d34cce3e&pd_rd_w=XfsUB&pd_rd_wg=HoWmy&pf_rd_p=3ecc74bd-d08f-44bd-96f3-d0c2b89f563a&pf_rd_r=08T228RMHA18JN1FP6HJ&psc=1&refRID=08T228RMHA18JN1FP6HJ&th=1
(1per controller) box for controller
https://www.amazon.com/BUD-Industries-CU-3283-Plastic-Utility/dp/B005T5A0W4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=bud+industries+project+box&qid=1567355758&s=gateway&sprefix=bud+industries+p&sr=8-2
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KNXETWS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Would this PID work (0-400F)? Or not sure if you use a different model with more 'channels' (I think you said you run 2 per platen, and I think from one unit?)...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNXETWS
In my old day job, I've used setups like this (for different purposes)... you might find this link handy (and maybe some within) - lots of tips for DIY lab stuff (which is entirely relevant for this venture!)... this specific link has a build for a precise/reliable "thermo-coupled heating pad" (within 0.1-0.01deg) - but maybe this is overkill (and ~$200) unless you've found reliability issues with cheaper units...
https://labrigger.com/blog/2011/09/28/diy-heat-pad/
https://www.mcmaster.com/38615k71
Otherwise, I'll wait for the post to get other details... thanks again!
Inkbird ITC-100 PID Thermostat SSR Heat Sink: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFAOLXX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Qn30Cb07FF17Q