Automated temperature control - Best way to keep the pilot?

[BaconAF]

Hi yall, I'm currently working on a custom build for a smoke trailer so I can do big events. Currently I'm trying to figure out how to keep a pilot light on while a temp controller keeps it rolling during early mornings or if I have to leave. The plan is to have a jet burner as the main heat source while a SLC controller operates a solenoid to adjust when to add heat. What would be a good way to keep the pilot? Or is there a way to hook up an electric ignitor in series with it?

 

[Abigail4476]

Bumping this to see if someone has an answer for you.

 

[pineywoods]

I would think a thermocouple might be what you are looking for. Most if not all propane water heaters have them.

 

[Up_In_Smoke]

I would think a thermocouple might be what you are looking for. Most if not all propane water heaters have them.

That's a good idea.

Using the entire propane system from a water heater would also provide positive gas shut-off in the event of the pilot flame going out for some reason.

Probably available at the Big Box stores.

 

[chopsaw]

Here's some threads ,

Added valves plus PID controller to propane smoker

Hey guys, i wanted to share some pics of some mods I did to my masterbuilt propane smoker. I installed a needle valve, safety shutoff valve, and a solenoid valve and PID to maintain propane flow and smoker temperature. I got the idea and inspiration for the safety shutoff and solenoid valve...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

Metzgermeister schloss

Master butcher castle(cinder block smokehouse). Starting with a 6x6 slab. 6 inch deep. Helper eldest son doing his video game assassins creed pose breaking ground baby girl helping all framed up and level. a little tamping with sledge hammer bricks, 3/4 rock, sand and rebar. starting...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

Digital temp mod

I've been reading up on the various mods to add digital temperature control. I've come up with an approach I haven't seen anyone else do, and thought I would explain it and see if anyone sees any hidden flaws. I have a Camp Chef SV24 that I would use for this mod. Design goals: 1) Automatic...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[pineywoods]

Here's some threads ,

Added valves plus PID controller to propane smoker

Hey guys, i wanted to share some pics of some mods I did to my masterbuilt propane smoker. I installed a needle valve, safety shutoff valve, and a solenoid valve and PID to maintain propane flow and smoker temperature. I got the idea and inspiration for the safety shutoff and solenoid valve...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

Metzgermeister schloss

Master butcher castle(cinder block smokehouse). Starting with a 6x6 slab. 6 inch deep. Helper eldest son doing his video game assassins creed pose breaking ground baby girl helping all framed up and level. a little tamping with sledge hammer bricks, 3/4 rock, sand and rebar. starting...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

Digital temp mod

I've been reading up on the various mods to add digital temperature control. I've come up with an approach I haven't seen anyone else do, and thought I would explain it and see if anyone sees any hidden flaws. I have a Camp Chef SV24 that I would use for this mod. Design goals: 1) Automatic...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

Bingo and page 3 of this thread has a few perfect pictures and is pretty much fail safe.
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/metzgermeister-schloss.157021/
Playing with gas isn't safe unless done right and more so when you talk about leaving it going while away from it