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Re: SHROOMSISAY01 55 GALLON STEAMER TEK. [Re: SHROOMSISAY01]
    #27288472 - 04/30/21 10:54 PM (2 years, 8 months ago)

So there is no "auto off" function? Only alarm which beeps so you can go there and turn off PID and heater?


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Re: SHROOMSISAY01 55 GALLON STEAMER TEK. [Re: Bsdgaou]
    #27288555 - 05/01/21 12:53 AM (2 years, 8 months ago)

I have a timer on both my steamer and my PC but as I am sure you know you have to wait until your agar cools to around 140F before you pour it so I have my PID set up to sound a loud alarm so I know when to pour my agar plates. I got a free stove from Craigslist to build a high-powered hot plate to power my PC.







It is best to automate anything you can so you don't spend a lot of time because time is where most of your expense will be.


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Re: SHROOMSISAY01 55 GALLON STEAMER TEK. [Re: SHROOMSISAY01]
    #27289718 - 05/01/21 10:50 PM (2 years, 8 months ago)

I only run bags in my drum, not agar.
But okay, you give me indirect answer that there is no auto off I guess.
I just need to install kWh meter in my electrical box and I am good. I really want to know how much cycle cost. Or not. It is what it is, I need that drum anyway. :smile:


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Re: SHROOMSISAY01 55 GALLON STEAMER TEK. [Re: Bsdgaou]
    #27291341 - 05/03/21 01:54 AM (2 years, 8 months ago)

I am sorry my friend but you really need to read what I am saying. If there is a timer on both my steamer and my PC then yes there is an auto-off that is what a timer does it automatically turns things off. I press a button and I can come back days later and my bags are done without ever having to keep an eye on it.

I do my agar in a PC, not in my steamer and it is also PID controlled so I do not have to babysit it and yes my PC also has an automatic shut off.

Yes, a KWH meter will tell you how much electricity you use in kilowatt-hours then you just take the kilowatts used and times it by the cost of your kilowatt-hour (your electric bill will tell you the cost of a KWH) I cost me about $1.80 to run a cycle in my steamer.

If you buy a kilowatt meter make sure it is one you can reset to zero before a cycle or you will have to write down what the meter is at before you start.


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Re: SHROOMSISAY01 55 GALLON STEAMER TEK. [Re: SHROOMSISAY01]
    #27293184 - 05/03/21 11:11 PM (2 years, 8 months ago)

Actually you didn't read what I am asking. I was asking if PID has build in timer to shut off whole thing. I don't care if you have timers or not. I am interested in PID functions.
But anyway, thanks for answering.


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Re: SHROOMSISAY01 55 GALLON STEAMER TEK. [Re: Bsdgaou]
    #27293218 - 05/04/21 12:13 AM (2 years, 8 months ago)

Ok, I stand corrected you did ask about the PID programing. The PID has no timer function. I use a Sylvania SA160 20 Amp timer. If you use more than 20 amps just have the timer shut off the PID and not the drum. Actually, I prefer to turn off the PID. Almost any digital timer will work if you wire it this way because the PID draws very few amps.


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Re: SHROOMSISAY01 55 GALLON STEAMER TEK. [Re: SHROOMSISAY01]
    #27293220 - 05/04/21 12:16 AM (2 years, 8 months ago)

If you have an inkbird PID this may help you set it up...



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Re: SHROOMSISAY01 55 GALLON STEAMER TEK. [Re: Bsdgaou]
    #27294080 - 05/04/21 02:13 PM (2 years, 8 months ago)

Quote:

Bsdgaou said:
Actually you didn't read what I am asking. I was asking if PID has build in timer to shut off whole thing. I don't care if you have timers or not. I am interested in PID functions.
But anyway, thanks for answering.



PIDs don't have timers


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