I was wondering if someone could offer me some advice/help. I brew with the standard two kegs and a cooler system on a three tier setup. I have just recently outfitted my HLT and BK with 5500 elements. My original plan was to connect the HLT element to a timer and when I wake up my water is at temp ready for the mash (I have a few kids and I typically brew early mornings). When Im done sparging and ready to boil, unplug the HLT element and plug the BK element to boil. I think I may encounter some problems namely the boil may be way too hard and the dough in/sparge temp may be off if Im late to tending it, negating any time saving benefits.
The more Im looking at brewing with electric the more overwhelming this seems. I really just want something fairly simple that turns the HLT and BK on/off to moderate a specific temp. Ive searched quite a bit and have found several posts that have been very helpful, however many of the control panel builds and schematics have pumps somewhere in the system. I have no pumps and dont foresee that I will. I would ideally like to purchase only one PID and temperature probe for use with the HLT and then use the selector switch to engage the BK heating element and then dial down the element when boil is achieved. Based on my severely limited knowledge these are some of the major items I need:
One Pid
One Temperature probe for the HLT
An SSR
Heatsink
A 3 selector switch (to switch between elements)
Water proof project box
Emergency stop button
240v timer
I also need big help with wiring schematics---what gets wired where
Right now I have 50 amp Spa box waiting in the garage.
My knowledge and vocabulary in regards to electrics is limited so forgive me before hand if I misspeak. I dont plan on building this over night as I have a lot to learn.
Thanks for any help!
The more Im looking at brewing with electric the more overwhelming this seems. I really just want something fairly simple that turns the HLT and BK on/off to moderate a specific temp. Ive searched quite a bit and have found several posts that have been very helpful, however many of the control panel builds and schematics have pumps somewhere in the system. I have no pumps and dont foresee that I will. I would ideally like to purchase only one PID and temperature probe for use with the HLT and then use the selector switch to engage the BK heating element and then dial down the element when boil is achieved. Based on my severely limited knowledge these are some of the major items I need:
One Pid
One Temperature probe for the HLT
An SSR
Heatsink
A 3 selector switch (to switch between elements)
Water proof project box
Emergency stop button
240v timer
I also need big help with wiring schematics---what gets wired where
Right now I have 50 amp Spa box waiting in the garage.
My knowledge and vocabulary in regards to electrics is limited so forgive me before hand if I misspeak. I dont plan on building this over night as I have a lot to learn.
Thanks for any help!