Can someone please explain what a PID is and what it does. I see it mentioned all over this site but must admit my ignorance. Hell it took me a long time to figure out FTC.
Here is a link that explains what it is and how to build one, or you can now purchase pre-built ones.
PID CONTROLLER (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?p=504#post504)
If you do a search you will find additional information.
Thanks Habs
I know Im not the sharpest knife in the drawer but what does PID stand for and what does it do?
Thanks
I won't be much help but...P-proportional constant..I-integral time...D-derivative time= PID, its an automatic control for temperature,flow rate, pressure, and fluid level! My best advice is it's the best thing to add to your BS, it truly makes it set and forget as far as the temperature goes! Habs will be along and explain better than I!
C
Quote from: bflosmoke on August 21, 2008, 04:38:54 PM
Thanks Habs
I know Im not the sharpest knife in the drawer but what does PID stand for and what does it do?
Thanks
I'm no rocket scientist for sure but what it does is maintain a much steadier temperature (within +/- 2 degrees, and some are more accurate) of what you set your cabin temp at. The Bradley by itself will have much greater temp swings (no big deal if you're doing pork or something that can tolerate larger temp swings; huge deal if doing sausage). Much like the Supreme Court when asked to define obscenity (I know it when I see it), the PID is for me. I don't know how the dad gum thing works, but it does a great job and I truly never worry about what I set the temp at. If I set it at 210, with the PID, I know if I go out and check it, it will be at 210. I don't even use the Maverick anymore to monitor temp. I only use the Maverick to monitor meat temp, I have that much confidence in the PID. For what it's worth (and it ain't much), I highly recommend one. You'll find even the great minds on this board will agree with me on that.
SD
Sorry I thought the article explained it. There are other that can explain it better they I, and have built their own. I don't have a PID, and never built one. I use the Power Raptor Package (Raptor Guru). Before you ask here is a link to what the Raptor Power Package is :)
Power Raptor (http://secure.thebbqguru.com/ProductCart/pc/viewCat_electric_smokers.asp)
WTS, gave you what the acronym stands for, and Smoking Duck explained what it is.
Basically its an electrical temperature control devise used to provide tighter temperature regulation of the smoker - a popular add-on to OBS and DBS.
Thank You gentlemen. I appreciate your insights and the information you provide.
Well it has ruin me... I will never go back to the old way of controlling temp. If I set mine to 210F it swings up to 211F and then back to 210F. Truly a plug n' play item!
Olds
Quote from: bflosmoke on August 21, 2008, 04:38:54 PM
Thanks Habs
I know Im not the sharpest knife in the drawer but what does PID stand for and what does it do?
Thanks
bflosmoke,
This thread has some additional explanation: http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=6676.msg65235#msg65235
Getting ready to order the programable unit from auber. They offer a no cost option of a wall mounted sensor in lieu of the hang down sensor.
To me it seems that the sensor being mounted in the unit would be something you don't have to mess with each time you want to use the smoker.
What are the pro's and con's of hanging vs. mounting?
sher,
the benfits of mounting perminatly is that you wall have less of a chance of breaking the wires when it is just hanging there when you bump it.. from moving the trays in and out .. I have a small unit mounted through the back of the BS and connected to the PID and have had no problems..
as for haning it free you may not have any other problems with it other theen it may get in the way od racks and your meat that you will be smoking
I do agree that a PID and related TC are a great addition to the BS and wouldent use it in any other way
Beef
Thank you sir. Ordered today with wall mount sensor.
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