Off the Shelf Electronic Dephlegmator Automation

[Josh]

Hi,

I have two stills that currently run their dephlegmators on danfoss valves.

I would like to upgrade the units to an automated system where I set the set point temp for the top of the column, and then the automation would open and close a solenoid valve to let chiller water into the dephlegmator as needed for temp control.

Does anyone know of an off-the-shelf solution for this need/have one for sale?

Thanks,

Josh

[Sudzie]

Josh you can build one for about $75 and a bit of labor then just add wire.....

https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-All-Purpose-Temperature-Controller-Fahrenheit/dp/B00OXPE8U6/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2T2D0OMWC2VL2&keywords=inkbird+temperature+controller&qid=1552439662&s=industrial&sprefix=Inkbird%2Cprime-exclusive%2C185&sr=1-7

https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Solenoid-Normally-Closed-diesel/dp/B007N0J98E/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=110+volt+solenoid+valve&qid=1552439903&s=prime-exclusive&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Solenoid-Normally-Closed-diesel/dp/B007N0J98E/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=110+volt+solenoid+valve&qid=1552439903&s=prime-exclusive&sr=8-1

 

 

[Josh]

Thank you Sudzie! I guess I just needed a little help with finding what to look for, but I can definitely build one of these from what you've shown me.

Thanks again!

[indyspirits]

I'd suggest an omega pid and belimo valve.  Use there search here. There's lots of info. Fairly certain the inkbird is not a PID. Regardless, you want try proportional output and a valve that reacts to that: omega & belimo.

 

 

[Southernhighlander]

Josh,

 

You should use proportional valves.  Using on off control valves will cause you issues.  Also everything must be explosion proof to meet code.