Hello.
I have what I believe to be a unique request. I am on my way to building a system like P-J has diagrammed, and theelectricbrewery has given great detail on.
The problem is I am trying to do this on a budget, in stages. This allows me to move my entire brew operation from my kitchen, to a room in my basement with ventilation. My thoughts are this:
Phase I: (All-Grain Brew Kettle with expansion)
I have 30a GFCI box installed and 4 wire dryer outlet.
Build controller that has 1 pid, 1 timer, 1 pump, 1 temp probe and hookup for 5500w element, on/off toggles, light indicators and an alarm.
Phase 1 Brew equipment: 2 10 gallon coolers, 1 15 gallon SS Kettle.
This allows me to not start HERMS, but continue to heat the water in my boil kettle to a temp, and pump to my Mash Tun (cooler until I go HERMS). While mashing I can add sparge water back in boil kettle, bring to temp and pump into HLT for fly sparging when ready. Once done, wort is in Boil Kettle (gravity fed) and I can boil, but control boil (not just on/off).
Wiring diagram needed.....
Phase II: (Move to E-HERMS)
Add on to existing control box (400x400x200) in phase 1:
Add pump inlet, PID, temp probe, temp probe, 5500w element.
Get rid of cooler, get 2 additional kettles, make connections as in many of the completed forums on here.
Phase II brew equipment: 3 Stainless steel kettles. All 20 gallon for 10 gallon batches. Selling other equipment to friend getting into brewing.
Wiring diagram needed for phase 2, added on from phase 1.
This allows me to brew indoors without initially going to a complete E-HERMS system. This is very similar to the E-BIAB controllers on the forums, but I think this is unique as I want to start where E-BIAB ends, and eventually move to E-HERMS. I almost went down the path of creating 1 control box, and then another connected with conduit, but I think that would create too much waste in duplication (ssr's, heatsinks, etc).
As usual, I appreciate all recommendations, comments and help. You're all the best!
Warm Regards,
David (fatlou30)
I have what I believe to be a unique request. I am on my way to building a system like P-J has diagrammed, and theelectricbrewery has given great detail on.
The problem is I am trying to do this on a budget, in stages. This allows me to move my entire brew operation from my kitchen, to a room in my basement with ventilation. My thoughts are this:
Phase I: (All-Grain Brew Kettle with expansion)
I have 30a GFCI box installed and 4 wire dryer outlet.
Build controller that has 1 pid, 1 timer, 1 pump, 1 temp probe and hookup for 5500w element, on/off toggles, light indicators and an alarm.
Phase 1 Brew equipment: 2 10 gallon coolers, 1 15 gallon SS Kettle.
This allows me to not start HERMS, but continue to heat the water in my boil kettle to a temp, and pump to my Mash Tun (cooler until I go HERMS). While mashing I can add sparge water back in boil kettle, bring to temp and pump into HLT for fly sparging when ready. Once done, wort is in Boil Kettle (gravity fed) and I can boil, but control boil (not just on/off).
Wiring diagram needed.....
Phase II: (Move to E-HERMS)
Add on to existing control box (400x400x200) in phase 1:
Add pump inlet, PID, temp probe, temp probe, 5500w element.
Get rid of cooler, get 2 additional kettles, make connections as in many of the completed forums on here.
Phase II brew equipment: 3 Stainless steel kettles. All 20 gallon for 10 gallon batches. Selling other equipment to friend getting into brewing.
Wiring diagram needed for phase 2, added on from phase 1.
This allows me to brew indoors without initially going to a complete E-HERMS system. This is very similar to the E-BIAB controllers on the forums, but I think this is unique as I want to start where E-BIAB ends, and eventually move to E-HERMS. I almost went down the path of creating 1 control box, and then another connected with conduit, but I think that would create too much waste in duplication (ssr's, heatsinks, etc).
As usual, I appreciate all recommendations, comments and help. You're all the best!
Warm Regards,
David (fatlou30)