I first learned about this product from an article
about sous-vide cooking. It's a precision temperature
controller that can turn a crockpot into a suitable
device for sous-vide cooking (that's French for "food
poisoning").

http://auberins.com/index.php?main_p...bebffe05eeed32

I've been thinking this could have some other uses.
For example, a chocolate temperer is nothing but an
automatic machine for cycling through a series of
temperatures, plus a stirrer. With this controller,
I could enter the temperatures manually for the same
result, except I'd have to also stir it manually.
I've been thinking about getting a chocolate
temperer for several years, and this unit (plus a
crock pot) could handle several pounds of chocolate
per batch.

Another possibility is for making stock. Perfect
crystal clear stock requires controlling the
temperature right below the boiling point. This
device could automatically control it right on
the button. Perfect stock, every time, no effort.

I've already got the crock pot, which I haven't
used for years. This device might make it much
more useful. And at only $139.50 -- a whole
$0.49 below my "no buy" threshold -- well, I spill
more than that on eBay without thinking twice
about it.

I just need another good use for it to push me
over the top. I've been thinking it might be
useable as a PID controller for the espresso
machine I've been thinking about buying, though
mounting the temperature sensor might be a problem.

Mark Thorson wrote:
> I first learned about this product from an article
> about sous-vide cooking. It's a precision temperature
> controller that can turn a crockpot into a suitable
> device for sous-vide cooking (that's French for "food
> poisoning").
>
> http://auberins.com/index.php?main_p...bebffe05eeed32
>
> I've been thinking this could have some other uses.
> For example, a chocolate temperer is nothing but an
> automatic machine for cycling through a series of
> temperatures, plus a stirrer. With this controller,
> I could enter the temperatures manually for the same
> result, except I'd have to also stir it manually.
> I've been thinking about getting a chocolate
> temperer for several years, and this unit (plus a
> crock pot) could handle several pounds of chocolate
> per batch.
>
> Another possibility is for making stock. Perfect
> crystal clear stock requires controlling the
> temperature right below the boiling point. This
> device could automatically control it right on
> the button. Perfect stock, every time, no effort.
>
> I've already got the crock pot, which I haven't
> used for years. This device might make it much
> more useful. And at only $139.50 -- a whole
> $0.49 below my "no buy" threshold -- well, I spill
> more than that on eBay without thinking twice
> about it.
>
> I just need another good use for it to push me
> over the top. I've been thinking it might be
> useable as a PID controller for the espresso
> machine I've been thinking about buying, though
> mounting the temperature sensor might be a problem.

For that money I would expect at least a computer interface or a little
screen, and some software to set temperature profiles. Added GPS
capability to compensate for height above sea level might be left as an
option.

Not a bad idea though, but not if I had to pay money for it. Making one
up from a salvaged PLC and an old temperature sensor is definitely an
option for when the next shipment of round tuits arrives.

j.

jack wrote:
> Mark Thorson wrote:
>> I first learned about this product from an article
>> about sous-vide cooking. It's a precision temperature
>> controller that can turn a crockpot into a suitable
>> device for sous-vide cooking (that's French for "food
>> poisoning").
>>
>> http://auberins.com/index.php?main_p...bebffe05eeed32
>>
>>
>> I've been thinking this could have some other uses.
>> For example, a chocolate temperer is nothing but an
>> automatic machine for cycling through a series of
>> temperatures, plus a stirrer. With this controller,
>> I could enter the temperatures manually for the same
>> result, except I'd have to also stir it manually.
>> I've been thinking about getting a chocolate
>> temperer for several years, and this unit (plus a
>> crock pot) could handle several pounds of chocolate
>> per batch.
>>
>> Another possibility is for making stock. Perfect
>> crystal clear stock requires controlling the
>> temperature right below the boiling point. This
>> device could automatically control it right on
>> the button. Perfect stock, every time, no effort.
>>
>> I've already got the crock pot, which I haven't
>> used for years. This device might make it much
>> more useful. And at only $139.50 -- a whole
>> $0.49 below my "no buy" threshold -- well, I spill
>> more than that on eBay without thinking twice
>> about it.
>>
>> I just need another good use for it to push me
>> over the top. I've been thinking it might be
>> useable as a PID controller for the espresso
>> machine I've been thinking about buying, though
>> mounting the temperature sensor might be a problem.
>
> For that money I would expect at least a computer interface or a little
> screen, and some software to set temperature profiles. Added GPS
> capability to compensate for height above sea level might be left as an
> option.
>
> Not a bad idea though, but not if I had to pay money for it. Making one
> up from a salvaged PLC and an old temperature sensor is definitely an
> option for when the next shipment of round tuits arrives.
>
> j.
Hey, I have a pallet of Round Tuits. Would you be interested in buying
them? I'll give you a really good price if you take the whole lot...

George wrote:
> Hey, I have a pallet of Round Tuits. Would you be interested in buying
> them? I'll give you a really good price if you take the whole lot...

What flavor are they ?

j.

jack wrote:
> George wrote:
>> Hey, I have a pallet of Round Tuits. Would you be interested in buying
>> them? I'll give you a really good price if you take the whole lot...
>
> What flavor are they ?
>
> j.

Peach, watermelon and grape....