Like many I have read on this forum I am rather frustrated with the 20 degree temp variance of my BDS. I see many references about a pid controller. Not being the most technical guy I am wondering if there is a dummies guide to pid controllers for the BDS. How do they work? How are they setup? Etc?
Thanks everyone.
Rene
Look there at the bottom in blue, there's a link that you can clic on named setup guide. It's very easy to understand.
https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_28&products_id=702
Click on either of the two links below. A stand-alone PID controller for the Bradley starts at $143. If you want to do a DIY and install one in a project box or the smoke generator you'd be spending around $70-$80 altogether.
Programmable PID Controller for Bradley Smoker (https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_28&products_id=72)
Dual-Probe PID Controller for Bradley Smoker (https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_28&products_id=380)
The one below is what I installed in my smoker generator. At $42 it was fairly inexpensive. Since you mentioned that you're not tech oriented I would recommend getting one of the stand-alone versions above.
1/16 DIN PID Temperature Controller (For SSR) (https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3)
(https://oi23.photobucket.com/albums/b355/roadijeff/Food/IMG_0594_zpsfd6577ea.jpg)
But even if more expensive, this one is so much better and easier to setup.
https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_28&products_id=702
I would hope so, for nearly twice the cost.
I have one and wouldn't change it for even anything [emoji16] Wouldn't go back to the regular dual probe anymore for sure.
Hello Rene_P and welcome to the forum. I have the Auber dual probe for my Digital 6 Rack Smoker, and it is very simple to set up and use. Now I wouldn't smoke without it. The temperature swing is 1-2 degrees and works fantastic.