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Hope this picture helps

Because the pump outlet is 1/2" and the valve is 1" the 90 degree bend is probably the lesser restriction. The same is also likely for the inlet as that is 3/4" but I'll watch the pump operation when I start running water tests. Thank for the input and interest. Doug

The back-ordered fittings finally arrived. Couldn't resist setting up the valves and hose barbs on the Chugger pump. I'm thinking I might put the pumps on pullout trays. This should provide easy access to valve operation and hose connections.

Installed the connector from the spa panel to the power distrubition box. Began the wiring of the terminal block to the breakers and fuse holders.

Saved up the "pennies" over the winter and just got some new goodies to continue the build. Will be mocking up the pumps and installing the pump supports. Still have some welding on the BK

Thanks to those of you that inquired, but the kettles have been sold. They are off to a good home in sunny California. Thanks again Doug

I'm lowering the price to $350 ea. Spring cleaning time.

Two 200L (52gal.) tanks w/covers for sale. These are 14ga. stainless with dish bottoms. Could be used as direct fire kettle, MT, HLT or a fermenter with a little work. Asking $450 ea. Local pickup preferred. Call Doug @ 413-478-3154

So maybe I took a little longer away then planned. But back on the project. I am installing a spa panel on the side of the power distribution panel. Also relocated the filters to the rear of the frame to free up space for the electrical conduit. The 1-1/2"T/C ferrules have been ordered for the...

If your future plans are to increase to 1-1/2 bbl. then consider building at least a 60A capacity panel. I am using two panel boxes so everything isn't crammed in and it allows for easier expansion. Just a thought!

Nothing new at the moment, as I have some property owner projects to complete and have been enjoying some vacation time. Should be back at it again in a week or so. Thanks for asking!

The MT is draining into a grant rather than pumping directly from the tank so as not to suck the grainbed to the false bottom. Drain fitting size, I think should be matched somewhat to the pump inlet size. I'm still on the fence between welded T/C 1" or 3/4 weldless. Although leaning towards...

It was suggested to me by an electrician friend to use pvc conduit and boxes for the wiring through-out the brewstand for the kettle elements. The cost was real reasonable and the benefits of water resistance a big plus. I'm going to use the 3 pole 30A receptacles and plugs, another huge savings...

That receptacle is for 60A 3 phase so I'm not sure that the individual terminals will support the loads you will have when used for single phase. Also if you wanted to use one pole for both grounds it should be capable of carrying the total potential load. Not trying to rain on your parade, it...

Started to begin the layout of the power panel and beginning to wire the contactors to SSRs. I'm crimping, then soldering the 10ga wire connections. I decided to use hi-temp ring terminals to reduce the chances of a burnt or over heated connection point. Got the grant bracket fabbed and welded...