PID Temp controller

[Trollhole]

I'm a novice at this stuff but in looking at it it does look interesting to use as a radiator fan temp controller. Didn't know if anyone had any experience. It's got a temp display as well. You could set it easily for whatever temp you wanted.

Universal 1/32 DIN PID Temperature Controller, 12 (24) VDC [SYL-1612B] - $37.95 : auberins.com, Temperature control solutions for home and industry




Another cool item.

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_25&products_id=219



And well this would be nice in monitoring trans and tcase temps. No need to to fuss about mounting a sensor where it actually needs to be in the oil. Just bolt this using one of the tcase, transmission bolts.


http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_24&products_id=126

 

[rusty_tlc]

I've been using these for 25+ years to control processing ovens etc.

Extreme overkill for your application IMHO. I'd compare it to hunting cotton tail with a bazooka.


The problem is unless you understand what you are doing you may end up with to little hysteresis and a system that cycles constantly.

 

[alia176]

Mmmmm, bunny blasting......

Yeah, what he said - PID controllers are a little overkill! Seems like I saw a variable speed radiator fan controller already available somewhere?