Recent content by JasonO

No big updates, the setup works ok for 5 gallon batches but now that the weather is getting warmer I either need to build an insulated enclosure for the fermenter or upgrade the cooling. The zigzagging is from the exhaust from the hot side of the chiller warming up the room. If I build an...

First fermentation done. This setup works very well for the minor temp changes and holding a temp from 64 to I'm guessing 80 but crash cooling was an issue. A new heating/chilling element is in order before my next brew. Everything else was perfect. -Jason

Small update when the current TEC is heating or cooling the whole sytem pulls 120 watts via my Kill-a-watt. 11 watts when idling. Current album: http://imgur.com/a/vwX5L Quick picture:

This system has actually been working really great for me! Maybe if I was doing bigger batches the 2" system would be better. My last brew on Sunday was perfect. temp was held nicely and the step from 152 to 168 took about 15 minutes. -Jason

Not sure yet. It still gets quite cool @ 5vdc/3amps so I am hoping I can use it there. If I get some time in the next few weeks I'm going to get it hooked up to a small 1U computer powersupply and see what my Kill A Watt says.

Totally thought I updated this a while ago, whoops! So I have been using this setup for many batches now and it has been working great! I have yet to clean up the wiring mess and such as I may move to a BrewPi. The stainless coil I am using has no issues pulling up or down the temp of the...

Crazy!! just as I was reading through this thread the amex app on my iphone started hitting with charges for online software sales. I placed an order June 4 with Midwest and my CC info is on file with them. I've already cancelled the card so not too much damage done. My first charge that...

Hey guys small update, I've done a few more brews with this current system and it's going well. Each time I have been over 81% efficiency!! This is so much better then before, 71% max. I would not second guess the purchase in a second. Each time I've had clear wort without a vorlauf. The...

Ouch, maybe they don't have them anymore. Doing a quick check on their site could you get the thermowell and add the probe to it? https://www.brewershardware.com/TWTCCAP3.html Maybe it's worth sending them an email and asking if they are getting more in with the probe already installed...

Mash ton valve is open all the way. Once I'm done with the heater I break the connection before the pump and use that valve like normal to control the sparge. -Jason

Valve position (aprox) Marker for reference Heater connection (still want to change this) -Jason

Here's a better parts list. The inlet and outlet on my mash ton are both 1/2" barb. If I think of anything else I'll add it here. I'll add some more pictures in the next post. Controller: 1x Radio Shack 270-1809 project box 2x Radio Shack 275-021 120vac Switch 1x Mypin T Series PIC...

Hey guys, I can take some more pictures tonight and get a better parts list. Small update as well. I used this setup for the 3rd time last weekend and I think I got it figured out. For my 14 lb grain bill I added 1 lb of rice hulls and got the flow set just right I think. At the end of...

All fixed and ready for round 2. -Jason

Ouch yep we had the same exact issues! I had a solid block of grain at the bottom of my mash tun.I kept breaking it up but it was a mess of a brew day! itsme6582, thanks for the info, good idea! I have hose clamps on everything but looking at it your idea is better, putting the valve...