ChrisfromAbby
Well-Known Member
I am finishing off my brew controller. 
Most of the output from the control box goes to Speakon connectors. I'm now making up the connecting cables.
Obviously I am putting Speakon connectors on the control box end of the cables, but I'm wondering about the OTHER end(s). Should I hard wire into the thermometer probes, pumps, solenoids and furnace valves? Or would I be better off connecting all of THOSE to a central connector box (to which the cables will then have an interface with)?
If I've got a bunch of hard wired cables - it'll save on the cost of a whole other round of connectors, but I'll have all that spaghetti attached to the brew bench to wind up and store all the time.
If I make a bench mounted connector box, it could be a lot neater, but more chance for circuit problems and more expense...
Any thoughts?
Chris
Most of the output from the control box goes to Speakon connectors. I'm now making up the connecting cables.Obviously I am putting Speakon connectors on the control box end of the cables, but I'm wondering about the OTHER end(s). Should I hard wire into the thermometer probes, pumps, solenoids and furnace valves? Or would I be better off connecting all of THOSE to a central connector box (to which the cables will then have an interface with)?
If I've got a bunch of hard wired cables - it'll save on the cost of a whole other round of connectors, but I'll have all that spaghetti attached to the brew bench to wind up and store all the time.
If I make a bench mounted connector box, it could be a lot neater, but more chance for circuit problems and more expense...
Any thoughts?
Chris
