marshallbeer
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I am currently building a HERMS system but am looking to keep it manual. However, I do need to control the dual pumps. Where would I go to find out how to wire a control box for the pumos?
Pump Control Box
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If you wanted to put your pumps into a box you could do something like this - https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/march-pump-toolbox-build-324780/
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marshallbeer
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A great idea but I'm looking to have a standard control box since they are already mounted to my brew rig.
An easy control box would just be an in plug (I like these from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00074USHY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20) with two switches and two outlets.
Quick wiring diagram:
Quick wiring diagram:
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Or instead of hardwiring the pumps to the switches inside of the box, you could plug the pumps into outlets that are controlled by the switches.
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marshallbeer
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Basically what I'm looking to do is have a box where I can plug both into. I want switches with lights saying wheather it's on or off, with an emergency switch, and a key to turn everything on.
Basically a ebresupply.com box that just controls the pumps.
http://www.ebrewsupply.com/ebrew-control-panels/50abcs2panel.html
I'm looking to see how I should wire it.
Basically a ebresupply.com box that just controls the pumps.
http://www.ebrewsupply.com/ebrew-control-panels/50abcs2panel.html
I'm looking to see how I should wire it.
Parts
Incoming Plug: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00074USHY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Illuminated Switches:
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...shbuttons_Flush_-a-_Extended/LED/GCX3211-120L
Outlets:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEKRMA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
The wiring is straight forward. Split the hot side into the two switches, those feed the hot side of the outlets. The neutral of both outlets feeds back to the plug in. Also a good idea to feed the ground back from the switches back to the in plug.
I hope this helps!
Incoming Plug: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00074USHY/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Illuminated Switches:
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...shbuttons_Flush_-a-_Extended/LED/GCX3211-120L
Outlets:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HEKRMA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
The wiring is straight forward. Split the hot side into the two switches, those feed the hot side of the outlets. The neutral of both outlets feeds back to the plug in. Also a good idea to feed the ground back from the switches back to the in plug.
I hope this helps!
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marshallbeer
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It does! Thank you very much!
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So how about something as simple as this switched panel. I've used this on my brew cart for years. I have a switch for the pumps, the RIMS heater, the PID and even the stereo. The whole thing is plugged into a GFCI outlet.
heckels
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limulus said:
Reminds me of my band days when a power rack was required. Although, come to think of it, we just used a power conditioner with a single switch. Never mind.
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marshallbeer
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So how about something as simple as this switched panel. I've used this on my brew cart for years. I have a switch for the pumps, the RIMS heater, the PID and even the stereo. The whole thing is plugged into a GFCI outlet.
I think I may go with this idea. I can get a 4 switch one on amazon for 15 bucks. Add a GFCI with it and I'm good to go.
The wiring is straight forward. Split the hot side into the two switches, those feed the hot side of the outlets. The neutral of both outlets feeds back to the plug in. Also a good idea to feed the ground back from the switches back to the in plug.
The text description is correct but the picture shows the switched hot wires incorrectly going to the neutral side of the receptacles. Be sure to connect the switched hot wires to the hot side - the side with the narrow slot - to the right in the picture.
jay3712
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I am also at this stage of making a brew stand... I wanted to go with a partial control panel to control just my chugger pumps for the time being. Down the road I may add PIDs for temp controls.
Could I use these switches? I have not seen any information regarding the amp draw of the chugger pumps vs these switches:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400205772912
And just to jazz it up a bit, I will put in some indicator lights to show power states of the switches: http://www.ebay.com/itm/130625349074
I would use one for "Main" power and two others for two pumps. I can build a control box with switches, lights and incoming power which will be plugged into a GFCI circuit.
Of course I appreciate any input anyone can give me on the switches.
Thanks!
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You nailed it. It is one of those DJ control panels.
This is the model I have. I think I bought mine from an online DJ supply shop, but it's this exact same model:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OMXZ3I/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
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marshallbeer
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I went with this one. I don't think I could build something cheaper.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002DNUY8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Thanks for the idea.
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Following your lead. Cheaper, plus no wiring.
I am a little worried about water/liquid around it.
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marshallbeer
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Following your lead. Cheaper, plus no wiring.
I am a little worried about water/liquid around it.
Agreed! I'm going to get a GFCI adapter as well.
That is perfect. Mine has been mounted under my steel brew cart since 2009 and it stays dry. I simply roll that over to my brew kettle stand where I can run my temp probes and connect hoses and have never had a problem. The GFCI in the garage makes me feel a lot better.
dubprocess
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awesome idea but i would be so nervous of this thing not working out..I have a GFCI switch but would still be concerned it would crap out somehow.. Also I have a single tier brew system...thinking how the heck would i mount this thing?
dubprocess
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Following your lead. Cheaper, plus no wiring.
I am a little worried about water/liquid around it.
Im going to try it out..cant go wrong for $15!
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marshallbeer
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I'm gonna build some time of box for it. That way the plugs aren't exposed at all.
dubprocess
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its working like a charm! i throw a plastic bag over it for now to protect it from the liquid.
Natdavis777
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I have each of mine wired to their own switch, then joined in a common junction that plugs into the wall.
I used something like this for my pumps and was very happy with it:
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