Recent content by failbeams

Yep that makes sense. Was definetly over thinking it. Thanks for the help guys. Starting to piece things together, I'll update when I make some progress....

I think I have finally collected all the parts I need except the DPST relay, which is in the mail. I will have to change the wiring a bit, because the contactors I bought are double pole, but they should work fine. I also bought the power supply recommended by @golfindia. While I understand...

I feel like you're right @golfindia, if an SSR fails my brewday is probably done anyway. And like you said @jangevaa the locking receptacles ensure there is always that option of a physical interrupt. I like the idea of 3 way switch on the control side of the relay. My only concern is the...

Gotcha. Switched to a L6-30 inlet and replaced the switches with contactors and switch circuits for the heating elements. You said to use "low voltage control signals to the relay module for an even greater margin of safety" for the pumps." Unfortunately I'm a dummy when it comes to this stuff...

Here is the new and hopefully improved version. All 240v now, and I incorporated the relay module for the pumps as suggested. I know that the three way switches are additional potential points of failure, but I think they are necessary at least in the beginning while I figure out how to run this...

@jangevaa -Good call on the contractors, will flip them in the next diagram. From my limited understanding it shouldn't matter for a DPST but might as well do it the right way just in case. Good catch. -I am unfamiliar with relay modules, so I'll have to look into those. Do I need to step...

Sorry for extended delay, work stuffed had me bogged down for a while and then holidays. Thanks for the clarification @jangevaa. Physical interrupts seem like a good idea for heating elements. After some more reading and reflection I have updated the plan and cleaned it up a bit. I was also...

Thanks for the feedback @jangevaa! I think I understand what you mean. Sounds like controlling a mechanical relay for the heating elements with an SSR is not gonna work here. I was trying to avoid the manual three way switch to allow for as much potential for automation as possible, but it is...

Thanks for the comments! Yes, using the SSRs to control the mechanical relays. Might be overkill, but better safe than sorry I suppose. Definitely will run direct hots to the mechanical relays from the distribution block, good point. Not sure about the fuse size, may have to do some math to...

Hey all, I have been very slowly piecing a new brewing system together, and have been recently focused on the controller. Its a eHERMS system, with 2 5500W heating elements and 2 pumps. I am planning on using a CraftBeerPi system with a 7 inch touchscreen for the "brains". I have been doing a...

I bought a DIY kegerator kit from kegconnection a few years ago. Put it in a chest freezer and it worked great for years. Then suddenly a few weeks ago I started losing CO2 pretty fast. I figured it was one of the kegs so I used some keg lube on all the seals and pressurized it again. Next day I...

So I attempted a variation of the Westvleteren 12 style quad previously posted here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=147815 (see below) At 6 hours I had no activity. The next morning (approximately 15 hours since pitch) I had to switch to a blow off tube at the carboy was at 83...

I really like sierra nevada's Pale Bock (when I can find it), so I'm trying to clone it or at least get close. I realize the OG and ABV are a bit high for the style, but SN's version is closer to this recipe. You guys have any comments? I have been looking for a clone recipe for this beer for a...

Unfortunately, I already bought the grain so I will stick with the recipe this time. I'll keep this in mind for the next round though. Like I said, I have not worked with this hop before so I'll have to taste and see! On second thought, I think youre right on this one. I will probably do 2...

Alternate hop schedule im considering 0.30 oz Nelson Sauvin FWH 0.30 oz Nelson Sauvin 60.0 min 0.80 oz Nelson Sauvin 10.0 min 0.80 oz Nelson Sauvin 5.0 min about 40 ish IBUs before dry hop