5500W E-BIAB Build finally finished

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Edit: Here is the list of parts.

Box for 1/16 DIN controller http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_34&products_id=143
Illuminated Maintained Pushbutton Switch, 2 NO, 22mm. 120/240V http://www.auberins.com/index.php?m...id=223&zenid=8abf8ac7d2925d9afa5c70acc81c22ec
Illuminated Maintained Pushbutton Switch, 2 NO, 22mm. 120/240V http://www.auberins.com/index.php?m...id=223&zenid=8abf8ac7d2925d9afa5c70acc81c22ec
Illuminated Maintained Pushbutton Switch, 2 NO, 22mm. 120/240V http://www.auberins.com/index.php?m...id=223&zenid=8abf8ac7d2925d9afa5c70acc81c22ec
Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Switch, 22mm http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_32&products_id=259
1/16 DIN PID Temperature Controller (SSR control output) http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3
Liquid tight RTD sensor, 2 in, 1/4 NPT Thread w/ 8 foot deluxe cable http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_15&products_id=189
40A SSR http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_30&products_id=30
Packard C230B 2 Pole 30 Amp Contactor 120 Volt Coil Contactor http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KGSJ74/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Heat Sink for Solid State Relay, 40A http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_30&products_id=77
Bayou Classic 1064 Stainless 16-Gallon Stockpot with Spigot and Vented Lid http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007V493PG/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Barbour International BC Steam Tray for 64Qt stockpt Cookware http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OMQGI0/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
AC Infinity AI-CFS80BA Single 80 Quiet Cabinet Fan Kit, for Home Theater AV Amplifier Media Cooling, Black http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009COAEUG/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Camco 11553 RV Magnesium Anode Rod - Fits Atwood Heaters http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000701HEQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Mash Recirculation Return Tube http://brewhardware.com/accessories/114-mashtube
1k-ohm 1W 5% Metal-Oxide Film Resistor (2-Pack) http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062296
1.0A 250V 5x20mm Fast-Acting Glass Fuse (4-Pack) http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103763
1.0A 250V 5x20mm Slow-Blow Glass Fuse (4-Pack) http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103770
10A 250V Fast-Acting 1¼x¼" Glass Fuse (4-Pack) http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103757
5 Pcs Ac 125v 15a 6 X 30mm Panel Mount Fuse Holder http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00553WYT2/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Greenfield 1 Gang Weatherproof Electrical Outlet Box with Three 3/4 in. Holes - Gray http://www.homedepot.com/p/Greenfie...-4-in-Holes-Gray-B33PS/202188616#.UZr0zrW1GOs
Greenfield 1 Gang Weatherproof Electrical Box Blank Cover Gray (2) http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202188...ct-6-_-202188611-_-202188604-_-N#.UZr13rW1GOs
PETRA 90-1024 3-Wire Dryer Cord, 6-Foot, 30A http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009W3PA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
18-8 Stainless Steel Round Shim, Unpolished (Mill) Finish, Annealed, H04 Temper, ASTM A666, 0.075" Thickness, 1-1/2" ID, 2-1/4" OD http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006U241XY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
217 Silicone O-Ring, 70A Durometer, Red, 1-3/16" ID, 1-7/16" OD, 1/8" Width (Pack of 25) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FMYSEM/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Stainless Steel 304 Cast Pipe Fitting, Hex Locknut, MSS SP-114, 1" NPT Female http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003GXF5EO/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Camco 02962/02963 5500W 240V Screw-In Lime Life Ripple Water Heater Element - Ultra Low Watt Density http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BPG4LI/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Internal Tooth Lock Washer, Steel, Zinc Finish, #6 Bolt Size, 0.1480" ID, 0.2500" OD, 0.0310" Thick, Pack Of 100 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OAFZFQ/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
ROC-4150-007 Hex Machine Screw Nut 6-32 Coarse Thd., Hex Machine Screw Nuts Used with machine screws http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JJA44M/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
SKINTOP SLN (S1134) Liquid tight, non-metallic strain relief cable gland with NPT threads - Gray http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LDJSAY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Leviton 800-05207-00K Dryer Receptacle 30 Amp 125/250V Flush Mount Black http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FKDM6E/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Camlocks http://brewhardware.com/fittings/102-camlock-disconnects
Hose Barb 5/8 male http://brewhardware.com/fittings/74-hose-barbs
2-Piece Stainless Ball Valve http://brewhardware.com/valves/69-ball-valve
Heavy Wall Silicone Tubing http://brewhardware.com/accessories/118-silicone
Chugger Pump - Inline* http://www.love2brew.com/Chugger-Pump-Inline-Stainless-Steel-p/cgp003.htm
Clear Food Grade Silicone Sealant http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005XP5HO6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
GFI Breaker (for my GE Panel) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BPLNSC/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Leviton 15 Amp Tamper Resistant Single Outlet - White http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-...et-White-R52-T5015-0WS/202066674#.UfxycZK1HkI

I have been working this build for two months. Today I was finally ready to take it for a test drive. Here are some pictures of the build.

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This is the wiring diagram I used. The only change not on the diagram is a 110v fan that turns on when the PID does.

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Something like this is my dream system. Any chance I could talk you in to some details on the hardware... particularly the controller and heating elements.

Great job.
 
What cart is that?

It is from Harbor Freight, I ran out of money towards the end :eek:. I turned two of the shelves upside down.

Something like this is my dream system. Any chance I could talk you in to some details on the hardware... particularly the controller and heating elements.

Great job.

I plan on posting the parts list and the wiring diagram sometime over the next few days.
 
Looks awesome man! I've got a slew of parts coming from Amazon and Ebay to get mine underway. I love these builds!
 
If you don't mind me asking, how much did everything besides the cart run you? I've been eyeing the e-BIAB system from High Gravity Brewing for awhile now and wonder how much it would be for me to build it myself. You've basically built that same system. Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing.
 
If you don't mind me asking, how much did everything besides the cart run you? I've been eyeing the e-BIAB system from High Gravity Brewing for awhile now and wonder how much it would be for me to build it myself. You've basically built that same system. Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing.

I would say around 800. Including the $100 GFI breaker in my panel.
 
subscribed.

This is how i want to start my HERMS build - BIAB, then step to RIMS, then move to HERMS; staged across a couple years so my wife doesn't freak out when I put 1 to 2 thousand bucks worth of equipment into the basement for the sole purpose of making beer.
 
Hey, if you have time, could you throw up a parts list/breakdown? Thanks!

EDIT: Also, how do you sparge a biab that large? I am about to pull the trigger on a 20 gallon vessel and don't understand how you could sparge that large of a bag over a kettle.
 
Hey, if you have time, could you throw up a parts list/breakdown? Thanks!

EDIT: Also, how do you sparge a biab that large? I am about to pull the trigger on a 20 gallon vessel and don't understand how you could sparge that large of a bag over a kettle.

I plan to put up the parts list this weekend.

I haven't sparged since I moved to BIAB from a 3 vessel system. The pot is 16 gallons and I do 5 or 10 gallon batches without a problem. I guess if I was doing a really big 10 gallon beer I would have to sparge, but I really don't drink that enough of those to warrant a 10 gallon batch. Circling back around to your original question :cross:, I would just hoist it up on my pulley system and sparge that way if I needed to.
 
Did you also end up getting the Harbor Freight Knockout Punches? I'm still trying to decide if I could just splurge and get the greenline or not.
 
Did you also end up getting the Harbor Freight Knockout Punches? I'm still trying to decide if I could just splurge and get the greenline or not.

I did use the harbor freight punches. If I had the money I would of uses the greenline ones that are the actual size stated on the label. The harbor freight punches are sized for conduits which makes them larger than the size listed on the punch.
 
I did use the harbor freight punches. If I had the money I would of uses the greenline ones that are the actual size stated on the label. The harbor freight punches are sized for conduits which makes them larger than the size listed on the punch.

Yeah, that's what I've read. I've considered just looking around town to see what a machine shop would charge to punch a couple holes.
 
Yeah, that's what I've read. I've considered just looking around town to see what a machine shop would charge to punch a couple holes.

With the harbor freight step bits and the punches you can get the job done. If you look at the pictures, check out the smaller hole I made in the pot for the probe. I made that with just the step bit. You just need to keep it cool with oil.
 
I added the parts list and wiring diagram to the original post, for those who were interested.
 
Do you find you have to re-circ very slow? If I dont almost shut down the output of the pump while mashing it starves.

Not at all actually. I use to have that problem with my old pickup on my keggle. I am using a 5/8 barb now and, unlike my old setup, the bag sits on the false bottom instead of the on pickup. I am guessing that is the difference. I could go full blast if wanted too, but that would just be silly :cross:
 
Are you able to tell me the diameter of that steamer tray and the height the legs get it off the bottom? Also does your cart have locking brakes on the casters? And last what kind of bag are you using, just trying to find out why my recirc is so slow if your able to recirc at full bore.
 
Could you share a higher res image of your wiring diagram? I am looking at doing something almost exactly like this over the next few nights to brew with this weekend.
 
Can you step mash or heat the wort up (if your mash temp drops too much)? Or would the element scorch the wort, even with the pump on.

If I recall those low density elements aren't as likely to scorch the wort.
 
Awesome build. I was thinking of doing a HERMS setup, but this just seems so much easier. I know BIAB is a little less efficient, but it seems like a huge time saver which is important to me since I've got other demands on my time... I'll gladly buy a little extra grain.

A couple of questions, can I do 10 gallon batches with the 16 gallon pot you used, and also, how do you mount the nylon bag?
 
@Kevreh - Yes you can step mash with or without the pump recirculating, depends on where the temp probe is mounted.

@badmajon - Where did you hear BIAB is less efficient(less efficient than what?). I consistently get 80 - 84% and I'm sure if I were to double crush I could get higher. I believe most BIAB people here will tell you the same. A typical brew session for me is 3.25 - 3.5 hours for a 5 gallon batch, including clean up.
 
This may be a stupid question, but how do you secure components to the box without screwing through the case? Those contactor's are bulky.
 
I only have a few brews under my belt, but I have the same kettle and I am trying to put together an E-BIAB system.

I'm wondering what prevents the bag from scorching on the element.

Is it the "Steam Tray" that ensures the bag doesn't touch the element and burn?

This product here? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OMQGI0/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Thanks.
 
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