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Do you even need the catch vessel? Maybe can bypass it all together. Build the CIP Sprayer into the Reservoir. You can have the support frame built into the Reservoir, so your keg sits on it, and all liquid will go into the Reservoir. Dump Valve can be a 3 way valve at the Feed Valve, or make...

Yes that can work. Can even make that transfer chute longer if worried about steam. Trail and error. SO hop dispense down the hole, and transfer chute below it on an angle to the kettle - test the length and angle for optimum performance (longer chute or more inclined chute etc)

@GParkins Why is it more effective on the sides? I havn't done any testing, but I just assumed on top is the best, because heat moves up. If it's on the sides, then you'll have some heat stuck on the inside since heat moves up.

I havn't used widgetlords before. Looks like just selling Raspberry Pi stuff. I don't have any problems with Raspberry Pi. It's cheap, easy to set up, and can do a lot of automation. It's just a tiny computer that can give signals to hardware. I think the most problem I've seen is people...

I agree, those heatsink could be a problem. Why not put it on top with the heatsink sticking out of the panel like the electric brewery type? http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/control-panel-part-1 This way, you might not even need the fan. The heatsink will suck the heat from the SSR, and it'll...

I just want to automate so I don't stand there looking at my kettles all day :D

@GrassBrewer PLC is the dinosaur in automation. You'll see more and more arduinos and less and less PLC. Just think of servers running Linux vs Windows based. It will be the same with Arduino vs PLC. I would recommend you to do arduino, and that way at least you have experience at the new age of...

You kind Sir is a GENIUS! Using the Cat cables is amazing, and a great time saver.

I can't help. You can ask in their fb group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftbeerpi/ You should post more info there as your current info is lacking a lot of details. Post photos there, and what you're doing and the problem.

I don't have any input on the type of build, BUT I have input on your planning. - You need to stop changing your mind. What you should do is plan it out first, then just build it. Don't do any changes (even if you change your mind). Once you've finished your build, do some brews and get some...

Beware another spam thread for their marketing. Is this acceptable for this forum? If so, I will stay away in future and leave these threads as it is. Are there any mods in these forums still?

Yeh to be honest, it's all marketing by the company. Just open your eyes and you can see. You rarely see those kinds of post from normal people. They either doing it themselves, or hired a marketing firm to do it. I used to do SEO, and it's SEO marketing tactics. Use lots of accounts, or buy old...

So your main problem is your pot is too small (3 gallon), and you want a method to get a lot of boiling water (at least 10 gallon) in 1 go? - You want to heat small pot of water and pour it into another bigger container (Your Hot Liquor Tank)? - You want to heat small pot of water, then at...

Because I aint gonna stand there all day brewing it! - joking! - on a serious note; I've always liked automation. Set and forget would be nice. Focus on the recipe instead of the cooking part. Everybody has their perks though, so everyone likes different stuff.

Was there a temperature difference between the 2 sides? Was there any light difference?

The valve just needs a switch to turn it on/off. You should be able to connect directly to the temperature controller. But check the current and voltage to make sure everything's good. SSR and Relays are usually for high Current devices. That valve open/close, as long as you have enough voltage...

Note I'm not a professional, so take my help with a grain of salt: This depends what you want. Do you want to have the CBPi when you turn off the master switch? Pumps can operate with Relays fine. SSR only used for Heating Element due to the high current, and the many on/off switching of the...

Just make sure you read the reviews, and read all in the description (don't just look at the photos). Some items photos will mislead you. Send message to Seller if you're unsure. It's a good site, but like all sites, has good and bad apples. Just shop around.

Some schematics I have. These are not mine, just collected on the internet. Sorry I don't have links to where I got them from. I havn't tested any of these, so beware. Just use them for ideas. I hope they help you.

Arduino's are are basically open sourced PLC. You can do anything with Arduino. They will do what you program it to do. Those links are actual PLC, arduino open sourced PLC. It will run whatever you put into the SD card, and you can connect to that arduino through LAN cable. I agree with...