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04-09-2008, 09:56 PM
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Beer, not rocket science
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Corrales, New Mexico
Posts: 4,571
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RIMS complete with PICTURES
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I have finished my RIMS project and will be running it on Monday if all goes to plan.
I used tri-clover fittings so it all comes apart to store and clean. Because all my fittings are tri-clover it can attach to any of my other fittings, so it is flexable. And best of all, it is made of stainless steel!
I wired my Ranco controller into a 120 V outlet on my Wagon of Spiritual Salvation, so, in addition to the heating element, I can use the controller for any variety of purposes.
This is a good day.
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Before I learned to brew I was poor, sober and lonely. Now I am just poor.
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04-09-2008, 09:57 PM
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United States Mashtronaut
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Edmond, OK, Oklahoma
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Pictures, I want pictures man. 
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"Beer... Nutritious and Delicious!"
"It's like a 15.5 gallon Mr. Beer!"
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04-09-2008, 10:00 PM
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Beer, not rocket science
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Corrales, New Mexico
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Tomorrow, always tomorrow.
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Before I learned to brew I was poor, sober and lonely. Now I am just poor.
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04-09-2008, 10:07 PM
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Beer, not rocket science
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Corrales, New Mexico
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Here are a few images of the first part of the project, namely the temp. probe thermo well.
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/tri-clover-thermo-well-project-59767/
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Before I learned to brew I was poor, sober and lonely. Now I am just poor.
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04-09-2008, 10:08 PM
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United States Mashtronaut
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Edmond, OK, Oklahoma
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Very un-Christian of me, but you suck.  Just kidding, I can't wait to see them, TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm holding you to it, lol.
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"Beer... Nutritious and Delicious!"
"It's like a 15.5 gallon Mr. Beer!"
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04-10-2008, 03:40 PM
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Beer, not rocket science
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Corrales, New Mexico
Posts: 4,571
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The images - as promised!
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Here are the pictures:
the thermo-well parts
thermo-well in place on outlet of MLT with probe and hose going to the pump, Ranco controller and controlled outlet
Heating element attached to pump outlet
The RIMS

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Before I learned to brew I was poor, sober and lonely. Now I am just poor.
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04-10-2008, 05:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Middletown, DE
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Saweet!! Looks like something Nasa would use!!!
I'll assume a buddy from department of transportation hooked you up with all that sign post material. But I'll be watching for increased accidents from your area due to missing traffic signs!!! 
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04-10-2008, 05:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: College Station TX
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Why did I have to look at those pics?
(starts contemplating adding another project to the list...)
That looks like a nice, easy, uncomplicated rims setup. My jealousy abounds.
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04-10-2008, 05:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,818
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Very nice!!
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Originally Posted by the_bird
Well, if you *love* it.... again, note that my A.S.S. has five pounds.
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04-10-2008, 05:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Manitoba, Canada
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That looks pretty good, BP. Is the thermometer just sitting in the thermowell or do you have some kind of liquid or gel fill inside? I'm wondering about response time and external ambient temp influence.
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