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Title: Temp control for hot box
Post by: kennym on May 19, 2024, 07:19:35 AM

Is this the controller some of you guys are using?

https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-ITC-1000/dp/B00OXPE8U6/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=STAtE&content-id=amzn1.sym.3c3990c3-513c-4686-8d92-a42b4095cecb%3Aamzn1.symc.8b620bc3-61d8-46b3-abd9-110539785634&pf_rd_p=3c3990c3-513c-4686-8d92-a42b4095cecb&pf_rd_r=MPAVJR9JFPEY31N063DC&pd_rd_wg=ux27F&pd_rd_r=eb5c55e5-5924-4e19-b1f0-62300b3496e4&ref_=pd_hp_d_btf_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d

Wondering if it will take the draw for a hot box...

Thanks,
kenny

Title: Re: Temp control for hot box
Post by: Stagmitis on May 19, 2024, 11:13:41 AM

I use this Kenny- Been flawless so far

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HXM5UAC/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=be228cdb27614d1c2497e0a9f23528c9&hsa_cr_id=8360942110401&qid=1716131552&sr=1-1-9e67e56a-6f64-441f-a281-df67fc737124&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0_title&pd_rd_w=2f1DO&content-id=amzn1.sym.417820b0-80f2-4084-adb3-fb612550f30b%3Aamzn1.sym.417820b0-80f2-4084-adb3-fb612550f30b&pf_rd_p=417820b0-80f2-4084-adb3-fb612550f30b&pf_rd_r=0J5YZ9010DG9Z1RMX3QH&pd_rd_wg=a7vSK&pd_rd_r=897c5d5f-9e32-4210-b6b9-ca680adb75db&th=1

Title: Re: Temp control for hot box
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 19, 2024, 02:59:58 PM

I just use a snap disc off hebay and a dusk to dawn control that has a 2-8 hour setting. And 200 watt bulbs for heat

Title: Re: Temp control for hot box
Post by: kennym on May 19, 2024, 07:55:59 PM

Thanks guys!!

Title: Re: Temp control for hot box
Post by: Jon Lipovac on May 19, 2024, 10:21:05 PM

Here’s another option.
I use this one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/buyagain/search/?q=Controller+&ref_=pd_bap_m_srh

Title: Re: Temp control for hot box
Post by: Birdbow76 on May 20, 2024, 03:21:45 PM

I use the same one as Stagmitis, and it works great. You can hold the temp to 1 degree of where you want it. I've checked the snap disc controllers with a heat gun and they're trash. They vary degrees by a wide margin and aren't accurate at all. I step my heat up over the course of the curing process as recommended by smooth-on.

Title: Re: Temp control for hot box
Post by: Crooked Stic on May 21, 2024, 05:45:35 AM

 :dunno: we may be overthinking this heat thing. Smooth on will cure at room temp. In 24 hours. I rarely get mine over 130 and for the reason heat makes it cure quicker. They say heat after cured will make them more resistant to heat failure. My thoughts are if you are concerned about a heat delam then unstring and put it in the shade.