Keith_Mahoney

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I am in the process of putting together a counter top Brutus 20 in the next couple of days. I have purchased almost everything I will need for the build now just one more trip to Lowes and I should be good to go. I just wanted to open up a thread to place all my random questions as they pop up. I just have one at the moment.

Can someone please tell me what size pvc cap to get for the heating element?

Keith_Mahoney

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Also do I buy a 3 wire or 2 wire cord for it?

hatfieldenator

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3 Wire cord for sure. I'm not sure about the pvc question though.

Keith_Mahoney

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Thanks.
I put some work in on it today. Installed three weld-less fittings in the brew pot today, 2 with valves and one for the sight gauge/RTD probe. I'll get some pics tomorrow.

Keith_Mahoney

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Alright here are some pics as promised. It's basically a clone of JKarps build only I changed a few things around and was not able to hit his $500 budget by a long shot. Probably due to going all stainless, false bottom and unsing QD's on this build.







You can see some of the changes I made to the original design. I have my CFC output at the bottom so that I can drain more of liquid out of it. I also added an extra valve to the brew pot with a whirl pool attachment on it to try and get a cone going so I can draw off more clean wort and less break material.
I bought the center inlet pump which after bolting the pump to the bottom of the bucket makes for a nice firm securing point for the QDs.

Keith_Mahoney

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I went to Lowes, HD and ACE and no one had 2000 watt heating elements so I need to order one off the net. Does anyone remember a link that was posted to Low density 2000 watt element?

Keith_Mahoney

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Here are some shots of my control box. Only thing left now is to find a 2000 watt heating element and install it.







No shots of the inside since I did not use proper wire colors I do not want anyone to try and copy what I did.

P-J

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Here you go,

Heating Element 2000W 120V - LWD Resistored Stainless Steel

Heating Element 2000W 240V - LWD Resistored Stainless Steel

HTH

Keith_Mahoney

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Thanks PJ you are the man. It's a little pricey but I just ordered it anyway as it's the only LWD 2000w element I have seen.

P-J

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Found another place that carries the same parts for a lot less money:

Boston Heating Supply:

Heating Element 2000W 120V - LWD Resistored Stainless Steel

Heating Element 2000W 240V - LWD Resistored Stainless Steel

HTH even more... And I hope I'm not too late.