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  1. vballdrummer

    Instant Hot Water

    I've looked into this too, Depending on how hot you want the water, it gets pretty expensive for the unit. Home-use units are temp limited to about 140 degrees to prevent scalding (at least her in USA). So to get to near boiling you'd need to purchase a commercial unit like they use in some...
  2. vballdrummer

    New eControlBox (based on Ohio-Ed's)

    The software is "functional" to brew, but not at all complete - I've not been able to do anything on this in a couple of months due to being so busy. But I do brew on it. It was my Winter project, and may not get the needed attention till next Winter.
  3. vballdrummer

    Which solder and flux?

    eBay, it's not cheap, but a little goes a long way ... I still have lotz on my roll. Oh and the liquid flux can also be had at your local welding supply -- they will probably not carry the #8 though
  4. vballdrummer

    Which solder and flux?

    +1 Harris Stay-Brite solder and Harris Stay-Clean liquid flux Make sure it is #8 solder -- this is a bearing-type solder with a higher silver content giving it the holding power you need for torque. The higher silver content also helps with the elasticity and the ability to flow and "stick" in...
  5. vballdrummer

    Skeeter Pee

    Fermented out in six days :rockin: 6/5 @1.071 6/11 @0.0995 Here's a vid of the fermentation activity on day two: It's time to finish up, back-sweeten, then keg and carb!
  6. vballdrummer

    Labjack brewing software

    My LabJack based system is in use; it's not polished, it's not complete, but it does brew beer. I used LabView instead of DAQfactory because it's free for me to use https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f170/new-econtrolbox-based-ohio-eds-239558/
  7. vballdrummer

    March Pump 809 PL/HS-C - $125 FREE S/H

    fair enough, but when someone only posts in the classifieds it makes one wonder -- 15 posts, 13 of them to sell something with no contributions to any other forums. If Jay is selling off his stuff - no problem. I'm just askin
  8. vballdrummer

    March Pump 809 PL/HS-C - $125 FREE S/H

    jxm2119 - Are you a registered vendor? https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f16/absolutely-no-commercial-retailer-vendor-reselling-231581/
  9. vballdrummer

    Stout Tanks and Kettles - $400 14.5 Gal Conical

    @jazong - my only concern was the longer the tube (moment arm) the more torque applied to the weld. When they arrived I (re)assured myself that the weld is solid enough to withstand weight and motion of the valve. I've really not given it another thought since. Obviously I'm electric - so...
  10. vballdrummer

    PWM..Show us How

    Just points for any unsuspecting members that grab up a schematic for a blind build. Some of the questions in the Electric Brewing thread are causes for concern. For noobs, the element is HOT (electrically speaking) even thought the PWM circuit is turned all the way down (off) Let's go brew!
  11. vballdrummer

    PWM..Show us How

    Be careful here. I know some might argue the HBT board goes a bit overboard when it comes to safety, but is that really possible when we're using water, metal tanks and 30-50 amps at 115 to 230 V? Specifically, the following concerns on the discussed schematic. There is no ground shown...
  12. LabJackControlpanel

    LabJackControlpanel

  13. MyBrewery

    MyBrewery

  14. vballdrummer

    Questions about March Pumps answered by the Factory!

    +1 I'm using bronze heads too. I found the castings a bit rough on the inside so I "cleaned" them up a bit with my dremel.
  15. vballdrummer

    Extra Hard Lemonade

    no blow off needed
  16. vballdrummer

    Pin lock kegs $25/keg Mankato, MN

    Why not just convert them for $11 ea? http://www.cornykeg.com/catalog.asp?prodid=682504
  17. vballdrummer

    New eControlBox (based on Ohio-Ed's)

    @sparky - didn't think to recess, but the panel does have an articulating arm to the stand; although it may need to be longer :D That's why I'm going to add a second e-stop to the center leg on the brew stand. :off: And the "plaster" is actually drywall mud; call it "italian" plaster - our...
  18. vballdrummer

    New eControlBox (based on Ohio-Ed's)

    I'm using LabView right now because I have developer access, but began testing in C++ and VB. LabView has a StateChart module that is quite suited to the brewing process (or most industrial control) especially because brewing is essentially a "waterfall" model. ie. we don't normally re-enter...
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