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Thermostatic heated casting cupboard

brody2123

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This is what happens when I get bored at work:funny: I wanted to make something for my blank making to regulate the temperature whilst they cure. So......
Took some perspex and sandwiched it with an mdf frame. Then wired in a 230v central heating room stat which feeds the coil on a contactor to switch power to the socket that the heater is plugged into.
Then wired in an on/off rocker switch as a kilkswitch, and an old refrigeration controller to use purely as an accurate temp monitor, and finally a light.
Fun fun fun. :thumbs:
 

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paulm

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That is superb Brody, the results of this being that your blank consistency will be repeatable time and time again. Blank heaven :thumbs:
 

bluntchisel

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Good thinking, Brody - I wish I was as clever as you, matey - but then maybe not - I'd probably blow the house up!!!

Bob.
 

Jim

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I sense that this is the prototype Brody .. :tongue:

Looks good and well thought out my friend .. :thumbs:
 

Grump

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That'll be good in more ways than one, be nice to see some fume extraction on it though.
 
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