Recent content by MontereyPaul

I figured it out. Hopefully the explanation helps a few people: On the TS3 controller, for heating, wire in the following configuration: #5 = load from wall #6 = neutral from wall #7 = NOT USED #8 = Neutral to solenoid valve #9 = Load jumped from #5 (just connect #5 and #9 with a short length...

I'm in it to win it!

I am working on wiring my Brutus 10 clone. I am not the most electrically proficient, however, I have everything wired (correctly, I think). The only problem I am having is figuring out how to program the temperature controller to start at a low temperature, and stop at a high temperature. If...

I want... no, I NEED one!!!!

Lonnie, thanks for the info. I reviewed the plans, and sure enough, there were the parts. Sadly, I get way too excited about a new build and have a tendency to take things under my will. That being said, the welding went great and now my brew stand can take my weight (with no problem) at...

I put my wheels on the stand today. One thing that I couldn't find about building one of these was how to get the wheels on. So, here's how I did it: I went to home depot and bought a 2 inch flat metal strip, .120 thick . I also bought 3/8 inch nuts, which can screw onto the stem of the...

After finishing the welding, I a little time with grinder, and worked on the welds. As, again, this is my first welding experience, I had plenty to grind down. I am now able to truly appreciate a PROFESSIONAL WELDER for their craft! After the grinding was done to my satisfaction, I sanded...

I started with the welding of the keg stand. I am using a MIG welder (just electric, w/o shielding gas). This is my first experience with welding, so I am expecting a few problems. I got all the metal from onlinemetals.com ... they are able to custom cut all the pieces. If you go this route...

I drilled the holes for the keg... I got the couplers from Morebeer.com and the fittings from Bargainfittings.com. I was able to hook up with a few stainless steel dome lids from a discount kitchen supply place in Gliroy, CA I decided to use a "t" fitting for the sightglass and thermometer...

I took the time and got the plans to Lonnie's Brutus 10 online. Since I got the plans, I got ahold of a few sanke kegs ($20 each), square tube metal ($250), and misc parts (+- 400). The first thing I did was to cut the tops off the kegs. I used an angle grinder with a $2 cutting wheel...