220v Thyristor for kettle input power control

[brew]

So this is my thyristor component. I use dryer plugs for my 220 as they are cheap. This one was 4.99 and the thyristor was 17 including shipping from ebay. The plug I picked up for free and the enclosure is a Gerrold channel changer, gutted and dremelled. Not a PID but working...

[pliny]

Awesome! Does the knob go up to eleven?

[brew]

No numbers - and it does slip a bit, I'll have to put some epoxy on that I think...

[DandyMason]

Very nice Brew, is this basically what Im abouot to spend $250 on? If so, I may need to rethink this purchase

http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=3084#.UuvLKvldVu0

[brew]

Very cool yes that is pretty much exactly the same thing. Infinite control translates to phase cutting device of some kind (thyristor, triac or some such). That one has a switch though (I dont have a 220 switch to put in mine so I just use the unplug method). Nicer heat sync as well on that one. I saw those project boxes at home depot, dont remember how much they were. Fhilo might be able to get a good deal on them... I see the one in your link also has the dryer plug option. Nice! Easy to come by cords at the scrap yard...

[brew]

In case you decide to build your own, here is the thyristor on eBay (9500W max):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/9500W-thyristor-Voltage-Regulators-dimming-speed-thermostat-control-/150847167748?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:CA:3160

The rest of the parts are pretty easy to come by...