tnbrewer371
Well-Known Member
I am trying to design and build an electrically fired HLT that will run off an inkbird temp controller. My idea is to design and build an HLT minus the HERMS coil as laid out on the electricbrewery website, except using a 120V/2000W element. Can I build my HLT as described on there only using a camco 120v/2000W element, and in line wire a 120v 30A relay Such as:
Zettler Miniature Power Relay 30A SPDT 120VAC AZ2280-1C-120A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030G8SC8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_nSiUFbTJ60P71
And power the relay using my inkbird controller. The idea is to be able to turn the controller on using a smart switch at a specific time, to get my mash water up to temp for when I wake up, and am ready to dough in. the relay would cycle on and off from the inkbird controller to keep the water at my desired mash in temp. The inkbird controller would also control a pump to recirculate water in the hlt. I guess my questions are:
1. Does this sound reasonable?
2. Will this relay work for this application?
3. How do I wire the relay to a plug to attach to my inkbird?
I appreciate all the help as I navigate into electric brewing step by step. I’m a big fan of DIY and trying to use what I have to make the brewing process easier. This step alone could easily cut forty minutes off my brew day and also I’ll be able to heat sprage water (maybe) while I mash. Thanks
-TNbrew
Zettler Miniature Power Relay 30A SPDT 120VAC AZ2280-1C-120A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030G8SC8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_nSiUFbTJ60P71
And power the relay using my inkbird controller. The idea is to be able to turn the controller on using a smart switch at a specific time, to get my mash water up to temp for when I wake up, and am ready to dough in. the relay would cycle on and off from the inkbird controller to keep the water at my desired mash in temp. The inkbird controller would also control a pump to recirculate water in the hlt. I guess my questions are:
1. Does this sound reasonable?
2. Will this relay work for this application?
3. How do I wire the relay to a plug to attach to my inkbird?
I appreciate all the help as I navigate into electric brewing step by step. I’m a big fan of DIY and trying to use what I have to make the brewing process easier. This step alone could easily cut forty minutes off my brew day and also I’ll be able to heat sprage water (maybe) while I mash. Thanks
-TNbrew