If you could redo your HERMS...

j_jones84 · 06-18-2010, 03:32 AM

What would you change? Stand dimensions? Pumps? Fittings? HEX? Element? Controls? Control Box?

What would you do different the next time around?

**Walker** · 06-18-2010, 05:30 AM

i would not buy rectangular switches.

either that, or not buy a 12 gauge steel enclosure.

Cutting tiny rectangles in 12 gauge steel sucked ass.

lustreking · 06-18-2010, 12:28 PM

I think that I'd put the temp probe on the return to the MLT, as opposed to the output of the HEX.

**Walker** · 06-18-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lustreking

I think that I'd put the temp probe on the return to the MLT, as opposed to the output of the HEX.

??

Isn't that effectively the same spot?

The difference between HEX output and MLT return (on my system at least) is just 3 foot of hi-temp hose.

Ranger9913 · 06-18-2010, 12:51 PM

I would do a SS coil permanently fixed in the HLT and hard pipe the return to the MLT. Currently I use a copper coil that is removable from the HLT with a moveable return manifold.

lustreking · 06-18-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Walker

??

Isn't that effectively the same spot?

The difference between HEX output and MLT return (on my system at least) is just 3 foot of hi-temp hose.

Essentially, yes, but it would cut out the hose and two brass disconnects.

I'm not saying that I'll do it just to do it, but if I were to re-do the whole thing, that's a change I'd make.

**Walker** · 06-18-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lustreking

Essentially, yes, but it would cut out the hose and two brass disconnects.

I guess I'm having trouble picturing your system.

rking · 06-18-2010, 02:41 PM

Subscribing. Im currently building my HERMs system right now!

rj_hockey · 06-18-2010, 04:09 PM

Currently using quick disconnects in my system, I would actually hard plum it in the next go around. That way I can actually use my brewtroller software to its full capabilities.

I will also use kegs instead of 10 gal coolers metal is so much more forgiving than plastic. (When I built my first HLT, I cracked the liner trying to install the Element.)

j_jones84 · 06-19-2010, 02:27 AM

Circle switches would be easier to cut in the control box... thanks!!