Recent content by weawer

That explains the confusion then. Yeah ill remove the SSRs from the pumps and just run em off the switches instead. ill have a think about how i want to proceed. Thanks for your input. I thought SSVRs worked by phase angle control (just removing parts of the since wave), is that what you mean...

the schematic is the same ive just left the low voltage side out of it since i didnt feel it was necessery to include since its just a pi with its GPIO pins connected to the SSRs However im not sure we are on the same page here. The setup in the above schematic for the element side is as...

yep thats some good advice and it is how i am intending to run it mostly. My rimstube has a 2.5kw element in it though so its a bit overpowered at the moment hence the idea to restrict it down a bit so its less likely to scorch and overshoot the set temp while its being run by a PID through the...

Hey thanks to you both for answering. I did have a look at the auberins one earlier and it gave my some ideas of what i was dealing with and to only use em on resistive loads. So it was absolutely of use. Im not entirely sure where you see an contactor but the symbols are supposed to be an ssr...

Hey I am building a new controller and i would be very grateful if someone could have a look over a diagram in specifically the ssvr part of it since i have not worked with such devices before and i am having a hard time finding wiring diagrams for this specific usecase. The thought is to be...

The beer was fermented between 18.3 and 19.5 celcius if that has any relevance

Hello Im in the process or fermenting an amber ale with WLP023 - White Labs Burton Ale. The beer started at around 1.055 and is now at 1.015. However the beer tastes like what i would describe a belgian ale to taste like. Anyone who has used this yeast before and know how it comes out tasting?

If you are going to use something caustic you might want to get a saltwater aquarium pump they use a ceramic driveshaft.

in the SS brewtech mashtun?

why would it be an akward fit. I am currently trying to figure out if i should get it for such a porpose aswell (and maybe others that i have some plans for). What problems do you see with using it in your setup?

Thanks for the answers The thing is i live in sweden so buying from the states is abit of a hassle :D or rather shipping is expensive! also means i need 220-240volt elements. However might not be that bad for weldless TC connections will have to look into that. I have no problems installing...

Hi I want to install some new heating elements in my new kettle which im building to be a part in a HERMS brewery. The element i am looking at is this http://www.aliexpress.com/item/FREE-AC-220V-3000W-3KW-6P-Terminals-Water-Boiler-Heating-Element-3U-Tube-Heater/32337541541.html which specifies...

awesome build you got going there. May i ask if you have any problems with scorching on the elements?

Hello there I have a small setup with a malt pipe (plastic bucket) that can take about 12kg malt. However i seem to have some problems with the malt getting stuck in the holes and nothing comming through. The holes in the bottom are 3mm and are in the 100s and about 20 in the lower edges of the...

I want in on this :D