direct fire gas control

[kylesmi]

Just setting up my 7BBL direct fire brewhouse. This brewhouse is about early 90's Pub direct fired setup. It came with a control panel for the burner with an old dial temp controler? Anyone have any sugestions on what they use or what would be a good digital controler? Anyhelp would be appreciated...

Thanks

[Diamond Knot]

Kyle,

A simple Ranco unit will do the job just fine at $70 - $100 and will last a while. Simple to install, program, and use. Also, they were made for such applications, such as actuating heating and cooling circuits. I swear by them.
I can give you more particulars if you like (model numbers, etc.).

[kylesmi]

yea, if you could give shoot me a model number and such when you get a chance I would appreciate it.

Kyle

[Diamond Knot]

The Ranco unit is a Ranco ETC. You can find it here, Kyle:

Ranco ETC (http://www.ranco.invensys.com/comm_elect.html)

The control circuit voltage may be a variable.........I would imagine you want a 110v output if you need it. Basically, it's a simple switch that kicks on when you set the setpoint is higher than ambient (or lower, if you set it up for cooling mode). I wired in a toggle light switch to be able to shut the whole thing down in lieu of resetting the setpoints. Its role is that of a master switch for the burner control circuit.

I would think you can find one in your area or order one online.

I hope this helps, Ky.

[kylesmi]

Hey Brian, Thanks