Recent content by Vlaktor

Probably should add the website as well: www.midwesthomebrewersinvitational.com

The idea I have is for use with HERMS setups and two units are used in conjunction. One will power the heating element in the HLT and have its temp sensor in the HLT. The other will power the pump that circulates wort through the HERMS in the HLT to heat the mash and of course will have the...

That is an insanely good looking build.

They are the six inch stainless handles from Stainless Brewing. http://www.stainlessbrewing.com/Stainless-Steel-Tap-Handle_p_156.html

More pics have been added to the original post.

Awesome! Thanks! Just ordered it. I'm a Prime member so it's just $15.99 with two day shipping. :-)

Well, my cool idea is shot then. :-( So there is a connection for another probe inside that is not used?

As the STC-1000 only has one temperature probe, I intend to use one unit for HLT temperature control and another unit to control the pump which will in turn control the mash temp. I figure these things are so damn cheap, why even worry about trying to control both with one unit. I have a...

Very nice build! Where did you get the fan? I'd like to add that to mine.

LOL! Now why didn't I think of that?

My motto is "There is no such thing as overkill." So... might as well do it. Where do you buy those?

I checked it this weekend and there isn't even the remotest sign of moisture getting into the project box.

I have one of those in a fermentation chamber and it does work great. I need to get one for my new keezer as well.

I actually just built this. My build thread isn't updated as of yet. I need to take a few more pics then will update that thread. I did not use any sealant but plan to check it this weekend to see if it will be necessary. It'll only take me ten minutes if I do end up needing to seal it...

That is very easy to handle. Just cover it with a project box. Here's mine: