Maybe we are thinking of two different things. The valves I have priced are about $80 each. That's $400 for five SS ball valves. Although currently they are out of stock. http://www.oscsys.com/3-Way-Motorized-Ball-Valve.html
The extra arm is a floating silicone arm in order to recirculate...
We are hoping to start work on it in about a month as the parts come in. We chose to fill the boil kettle along with the HLT so that we already have the HLT ready for heat exchange. Otherwise we would have to refill and reheat the HLT after using the water for the mash.
Hi Homebrew community! I have been studying the art of homebrewing for a long time and I am finally ready to jump in. I have put together some drawings as a representation of my plans. So I am posting them here to glean from some of the experience all of you have. This system is designed for...