A $250 modern controller from Watlow, Omron, or Red Lion is objectively better in 9 out of 10 performance metrics. However, if your constraint is cost or backwards compatibility , the Crawford 100 SE can still be made “better” through the fixes in Part 3.
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When ordering, verify the model number: CR-AUTO-100-SE . Do not accept "CR-AUTO-100-R" (refurbished original). Ensure the box has the "SE" hologram sticker. crawford automatic 100 se better