I'd like to buy or build a thermostatically controlled ac outlet. I want to use it on my electric barbecue smoker. So it needs to have a probe on lead, rather than the temperature sensor built in to the outlet. I would place the temperature probe in the cooking chamber.
It must be capable of controlling a 1650 watt load.
It should turn on the outlet when temperature drops below the set temperature, and turn it off when the temperature goes above the set temperature. The threshold temperature should be adjustable (I don't need a read out; I can calibrate it using a thermometer). The tempurature threshold needs to be adjustable in the approximate range of 200F to 300F.
If anyone can help me by referring me to an existing product, or point me to circuit designs, I'd appreciate it. I'm not experienced in electronics or electrical projects, but I'll either figure it out, or get help from some friends at work.
Thanks
Phil
It must be capable of controlling a 1650 watt load.
It should turn on the outlet when temperature drops below the set temperature, and turn it off when the temperature goes above the set temperature. The threshold temperature should be adjustable (I don't need a read out; I can calibrate it using a thermometer). The tempurature threshold needs to be adjustable in the approximate range of 200F to 300F.
If anyone can help me by referring me to an existing product, or point me to circuit designs, I'd appreciate it. I'm not experienced in electronics or electrical projects, but I'll either figure it out, or get help from some friends at work.
Thanks
Phil