how to control temperature control

Hi guys, working on another project,
a 220 volt controller for a crawfish pot

right now, i can control the element using the pot, and eyeballing the amps
what I would like to do. is install a temp probe in the pot
to control the ssr is this doable ?

what would I need to do it ?

 

You could just use a PID loop controller. They cost under $20 for a basic one.

 

if you would not mind, give me a link to the pid controller.

i am electronically savvy challenged

 

You can use a digital thermostat upto 120C, or if its higher a thermocouple.

 

Yep.. thats what you need.. Note there are ones that come with an SSR too in the deal
Like this..http://www.ebay.com/itm/220V-Digita...305579?hash=item20faa894ab:g:APUAAOSw-dBTwHAP

 

Take your pick. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...TRS0&_nkw=pid+temperature+controller&_sacat=0

The MyPin TA4 PID units are the most versatile and my preference but for a basic temperature control pick what one looks like it will work for you.