marshallbeer
Well-Known Member
I am currently building a HERMS system but am looking to keep it manual. However, I do need to control the dual pumps. Where would I go to find out how to wire a control box for the pumos?
If you wanted to put your pumps into a box you could do something like this - https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/march-pump-toolbox-build-324780/
Parts
Incoming Plug: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00074USHY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Illuminated Switches:
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...shbuttons_Flush_-a-_Extended/LED/GCX3211-120L
Outlets:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEKRMA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
The wiring is straight forward. Split the hot side into the two switches, those feed the hot side of the outlets. The neutral of both outlets feeds back to the plug in. Also a good idea to feed the ground back from the switches back to the in plug.
I hope this helps!
limulus said:So how about something as simple as this switched panel. I've used this on my brew cart for years. I have a switch for the pumps, the RIMS heater, the PID and even the stereo. The whole thing is plugged into a GFCI outlet.
So how about something as simple as this switched panel. I've used this on my brew cart for years. I have a switch for the pumps, the RIMS heater, the PID and even the stereo. The whole thing is plugged into a GFCI outlet.
The wiring is straight forward. Split the hot side into the two switches, those feed the hot side of the outlets. The neutral of both outlets feeds back to the plug in. Also a good idea to feed the ground back from the switches back to the in plug.
Parts
Incoming Plug: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00074USHY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Illuminated Switches:
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...shbuttons_Flush_-a-_Extended/LED/GCX3211-120L
Outlets:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEKRMA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
The wiring is straight forward. Split the hot side into the two switches, those feed the hot side of the outlets. The neutral of both outlets feeds back to the plug in. Also a good idea to feed the ground back from the switches back to the in plug.
I hope this helps!
Reminds me of my band days when a power rack was required. Although, come to think of it, we just used a power conditioner with a single switch. Never mind.
I think I may go with this idea. I can get a 4 switch one on amazon for 15 bucks. Add a GFCI with it and I'm good to go.
This is the model I have. I think I bought mine from an online DJ supply shop, but it's this exact same model:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OMXZ3I/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I went with this one. I don't think I could build something cheaper.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002DNUY8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Thanks for the idea.
Following your lead. Cheaper, plus no wiring.
I am a little worried about water/liquid around it.
Following your lead. Cheaper, plus no wiring.
I am a little worried about water/liquid around it.
awesome idea but i would be so nervous of this thing not working out..I have a GFCI switch but would still be concerned it would crap out somehow.. Also I have a single tier brew system...thinking how the heck would i mount this thing?
I'm gonna build some time of box for it. That way the plugs aren't exposed at all.
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