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Gunsmithing PID Controller wiring diagram for Creakote oven

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I have searched and searched and cannot find any diagrams from fellow shooters who have built ovens for Creakote drying?
I am building an oven using oven elements.
Can anybody supply me with a wiring diagram?
Thanks
 
What model of PID controller are you using? I used a cheap PID controller a 220v oven element and a relay and contactor, works like a champ.

Casey
 
I have not purchased one yet, as I don't know which one to get as I don't have a diagram?
It will be 220v supply
Thanks
 
Very simple, connect a pid controller to the relay, connect the relay output to the contactors coil on one phase and have a constant supply to the other end of the coil.
Connect the elements through the contactors contacts and you are done.
Normally would add a on/off switch to the setup to, your sockets don't like being unplugged with a electrical load on them.

Without knowing your relay, PID controller and Contactor the diagram is hard to make accurately as there are a lot of options.

When you have your components that are compatible, feel free to contact me, if i get the specs I should be able to make a diagram in 5 minutes and scan it.
 
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