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I figured it. I guess reading manuals is helpful after all Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

I finally successfully wired up my countertop brutus 20 control box. I went to auto tune it today and the temperature readings were all over the place. I was comparing the reading on the PID to a thermometer. The PID started out about 10 degrees high. As it heated up the temperatures got...

Right. With the switch off it read zero. Although I did almost make this mistake

So I finally got around to this. The voltage reads about 118v on both + and - out on the SSR whether the light is lit or not. Bad ssr? How is auber's return policy? Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

This is the SSR I have: http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_30&products_id=30 I have the Auber SYL-2362. I wired it following the directions in the manual. I'm assuming I did this right because the SSR light goes when the PID "out" light goes. Sent from my iPad...

A couple of months ago I knew nothing about electronics, but I have learned a lot. Of course, there is obviously a lot I don't know so I was hoping someone could help me out. I was hoping to test out my countertop brutus 20 this weekend, but have had issues with my control box. I have followed...

I got a B&N gift card for the holidays and treated myself the the Hops, Malt, Water and Yeast books. Now I need to decide what order to read them in. What would you do and why? J Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

Yes please Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

I am collecting the parts to build a Countertop Brutus 2.0 and I want to make sure this system is portable for me. Because I can't always ensure a GFCI outlet where I'm brewing, I plan to build it into my controller. Do you think it is better to install GFCI outlets like this one...

I want to make sure this system is portable for me. Because I can't always ensure a GFCI outlet where I'm brewing, I want to build it into my controller. Do you think it is better to install GFCI outlets like this one...

What do you guys this about using the Blichmann Boil Coil for this build? I would use the 120v, 7.5 gallon model. Overkill? http://www.homebrewing.org/Blichmann-120V-Boil-Coil-75-gal_p_4985.html J Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

Any opinions on using this for my Brutus 20 build? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K7V8SUQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 I just purchased an 8 gallon TallBoy kettle from Midwest. J Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

Thanks guys. Ordered it and it's on its way. Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

I am looking to build an electric boil kettle and have been shopping around. I saw that the Tallboy kettles from Midwest supplies is on sale this week. In the reviews someone wrote that they couldn't install Weldless components because of the narrow diameter of the pots. Can anyone confirm this...

I'm planning to build a countertop brutus 20 this winter. If I buy this kettle (http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Bayou-Classic-8-gallon-4-piece-Brew-Kettle/8229081/product.html) could I take out the thermometer and replace it with a thermocouple? Just trying to save myself from drilling to...