Recent content by calebstringer

$300 Shipped.

Hi everybody! I recently picked up a NIB Z for doing test batches for my big system, and so I can brew while I'm working in my office. Question on the "Step Filter Keyhole Plug". If I am running a batch of just grain, say for starter wort, would I remove this plug? My understanding is it only...

Thank you BrunDog. You confirmed what I thought. Well, that's what I get for being impatient and trying to find an "alternative" when brewers hardware and ebrewsupply were out of stock. I ordered 3 BCS TC from BH and will put XLR connectors on them. Hopefully I'll get them Monday, but who knows...

Hi everyone. I need help..... I have a BCS-462 system. Most of the components came in a kit from eBrewSupply. I have their 3 wire, Male XLR connectors mounted in the panel, and Auber Instruments Tri-Clamp Liquid tight RTD Sensor, with their braided cable. Here's a link to the sensor...

This was my assumption, but I wanted to verify. Better be safe than sorry? I've had everything done on the panel for a while now, but have been double and triple checking everything before running a water batch. Thank you for the verification.

Don't dwell on the fact that it's a 100 amp panel. The issue/question I raise is apparent even in the 50 amp schematic. I would think that if it was an issue, then they would have all kinds of problems and have to change the drawing. But they haven't, so it has to be ok? Essentially, one leg is...

They do sell a 100 amp panel, but you have to call for it. It's just a 50 amp panel with an additional 2 pole main power contactor, two 2-pole breakers, and two 2-pole element contactors ( like in a 4 element panel). I used the 50 amp schematic for wiring with just a little adaptation...

Hi everyone, I have a DIY 100amp BCS panel. I have everything 99% buttoned up, but now ran into a question while doing my trial run. Following their wiring schematic, when I have the panel in BCS control mode, one leg of my elements will have power supplied to it. The second leg will become...

Awesome! And Pm sent :mug:

Actually I just converted from gas to electric when I went from 1/2 BBL to 1 BBL for consistency

Thanks for your input. That's exactly my train of thought, based upon all the research I have done. As far as 100 amps, I built to future proof. At most, I'll probably only use 3 elements at one time, briefly. Normal operation will be just two. But I am running a 1 BBL system, and I'm not...

Actually, that is what I'm saying, and with this reasoning: 1. Unlike a spa/hot tub, you are not submerged in the liquid that the element is in direct contact with. 2. We as brewers are using these element in the same manner as an electric water heater. Elements submerged in liquid, in...

Nice! Mine is almost identical! I just built a 140ish amp panel (2x60/240 1x20/120) and have a Herms stout system I am anxious to try out. Do you mind sharing panel info and/or an equipment profile?

Frankly, there isn't a need for two 50 amp gfi's.... think about it. Your heating elements don't use a neutral. Two hots and a ground (which they don't use either, but is grounded in the housing). I did the same thing and ran two 60 amp gfi's. Then it dawned on my I could've saved a lot of money...

bump!