Frogger42 said:
Any thoughts about the above components?
Frogger42 said:
Like you said: You get what you pay for.Any thoughts about the above components?
P-J said:Like you said: You get what you pay for.
I do not think the PID has a manual mode so be prepared to set up additional control function so that you can control the boil.
For me? I'd only deal with the Auber Instruments PIDs.
Any thoughts about the above components?
Anybody use a 1500 watt, 240v heating element? I believe the ones I saw were 7" long. I know its a high watt density, so I doubt it will work. Anyway, has anyone tried it and not scorch the wort?
1. I decided that I will follow the parts list listed on the first page with a minor change. My tube will be 1.5" instead of 2". The heater element should be sufficient for up to 10 gallons correct?
2. I have never dealt with wiring electronics. This is probably what is keeping me from pulling the trigger. The brewersequipment website really scared me with their warning on wiring this stuff. Is there anyway that you can dumb the diagram a bit more, or explain the connections to those that are electrically challenged?
3. How do you ground the element so as to make it safe.
4. Is the original diagram setup so that I can use the pump independently from the heater? So as to transfer wort into my BK and through my CFC. Someone asked this earlier but I didnt find a clear answer.
5. I really like the toolbox RIMS setup. What else do I need in terms of parts to accomplish this? (e.g. Toolbox, switches, etc. ). Can question 4 be accomplished with a toolbox setup?
If there is anyway someone can compile a step-by-step instructional video or text, that would be great. Thank you guys so much and I apologize for the abundance of questions. Again, I just don't want to end up killing myself.
Correct
P-J has a terrific wiring diagram for wiring a RIMS. Just ask him.
I tend to ground to the element base. I have a friend who had someone weld a grounding bolt to his RIMS tube and he tied the ground to that.
Just to be clear on this, you don't want to run the heater element in the RIMS tube unless you have flowing wort through it. So I always build my control panels with that interlock so the element can't fire unless the pump is running. I'm not sure the original schematic is drawn that way. It's easy enough to include with a DPST switch rated for the proper amperage.
Yes.
I use an ammo box for my controller. It would be similar, but I currently lack the ambition while I'm working on my ebrewery control panel.
Ok, I'm ready to jump into this but I still have some lingering noob questions....
Did you mount the PID in a box, or do you just sit it somewhere safe?
What tubing do you use for the in and out on the RIMS body?
This is wired to a regular 110 AC plug?
Can I use this same SSR and PID while using a 1500w Extra Low Density element?
sorry for the stupid questions...
Ok, I'm ready to jump into this but I still have some lingering noob questions....
Did you mount the PID in a box, or do you just sit it somewhere safe?
What tubing do you use for the in and out on the RIMS body?
This is wired to a regular 110 AC plug?
Can I use this same SSR and PID while using a 1500w Extra Low Density element?
sorry for the stupid questions...
There are no stupid questions. Ask all you need.
Here's a link to some pictures of the systems I've built for a couple of HBT members. Don't forget to look at the 2 sub-albums! I attribute the success of these systems to all of the folks who pioneered the RIMS effort. Specifically Sawdustguy, Walker, P-J, Ohio-Ed, jrfuda, The Pol, Code Rage, etc. They are the ones who've made the RIMS systems successful.
http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/StLBeer/Brewing and Serving/RIMS/
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