Recent content by freddofrog

A poor tradesman blames his tools....

Wish I'd seen that triac based dimmer before. Very late last night ordered a digital controller and a solid state relay . Not sure if it will work but it should. My input voltage is 15VDC so more than enough to trigger the SSR. My only concern is I don't know that the frequency the controller...

The unit is rated at 1600 watts so I'm guessing each heating element is 800W. Not sure about the current draw though I have read it people have measured it to 7.5 Amps. So theoretically 10amps is enough but doesn't leave a whole lot of room for error. Mind you there are one rated higher so...

Sorry no circuit diagram :( Isn't that SRR2510 is $117?

What is the simpliest/safest way to control the temp of these heating elements? It’s in a Behmor coffee roaster and the control panel only allows increments of 25/50/75/100%. I need it to be infinitely variable. I was thinking of setting up a timer to pulse the voltage which is how it...

Don't tell me, you also voted for P Hanson...

I was watching MTB, then they cut to soccer which went for ages. I started channel surfing and found MTB on another 7 channel. Kept getting interrupted by other sports but at least the last 2 laps were uninterrupted. I was the MTB at the Sydney Olympics. Just one lap under pace would have...

No, the womens MTB was on free to air last night, around 12am WST. I'm assuming mens will be tonight same time but just guessing really. Looks pretty hard, long uphills and not much rest going down will all those rock gardens/features. Edit, team ribbon twirling was also on last night, gag...

Even with shirt down, I'd say the inverted sperm whale was a bit of a giveaway.

My condolences but that was probably TMI. My followup query was more related to me doing way too many things at once and at my age I could have quite easily forgot to press submit. Pity though as I was expecting an entertaining discussion. The car forum got talking about the spring rate of...

Last night my 12yr old asked a very random dinner time question , “Do animals have belly buttons?” While there is obviously a technical answer, I thought I’d post it on a couple of forums I frequent. Coffee – 8 replies, 3 were humorous Kitesurfing – 6 replies, 4 humorous, 1 go away and...

Now I've seen everything, Welding Porn. You guys gotta get a life....

Boring as it sounds, I support the working within the system option. You would be exposing yourself to liability when someone hurts themselves, all for the sake of getting your jollies. Not worth it.

Just the thought of them bouncing around brings tears to my eyes.

Engine roasted cat is a delicacy in some countries.