pola0502ds
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Hello All, I have a couple questions about building a RIMS system.
I am going to build a system similar to the Brutus 10 and instead of direct fire and recirc. the mash, I want to purchase a RIMS tube from brewers hardware and recirc. that way. I will also use a heating element with a temp probe and controller to recirc. the HLT. My question is, does anyone know of a controller to set your target temp and once you hit your target temp have some sort of alarm go off to indicate that you need to shut off your burner of which then the pumps will kick in and start the recirc. I am not going to do a lot of automation so I am eliminating controlled valves for the burners. They will be turned off and on.
The other question I have is that I already have my stand and kettles already made. I am about to make the RIMS tube purchase from brewers hardware but I have tried to contact them by e-mail (the only way) and I get nothing back. I want to speak with them about what type of heating element I need to purchase, what type of heat sensor/probe, and controller i will need. I am not looking for a lot of automation and i'm trying to keep it simple so that can give you an idea what I am looking for. What I will say is that I do want to go with a "love" type controller that can be mounted to a control box. Anyway, any advice would be great. I know this has come up a lot, I've done so much reading but nothing seems to be cut and dry.
Electrical question. I live in a home that I rent and I will be brewing in the garage which only has 1 outlet. I fear that I will not have enough power to use heating elements and pumps at the same time. Can anyone go over how much power I will possibly need to run my brew system. Or maybe what type of devices I should stick with that will allow me to run everything and do it well?
Feel free to point me in the right direction to other threads or websites.
Thank you.
I am going to build a system similar to the Brutus 10 and instead of direct fire and recirc. the mash, I want to purchase a RIMS tube from brewers hardware and recirc. that way. I will also use a heating element with a temp probe and controller to recirc. the HLT. My question is, does anyone know of a controller to set your target temp and once you hit your target temp have some sort of alarm go off to indicate that you need to shut off your burner of which then the pumps will kick in and start the recirc. I am not going to do a lot of automation so I am eliminating controlled valves for the burners. They will be turned off and on.
The other question I have is that I already have my stand and kettles already made. I am about to make the RIMS tube purchase from brewers hardware but I have tried to contact them by e-mail (the only way) and I get nothing back. I want to speak with them about what type of heating element I need to purchase, what type of heat sensor/probe, and controller i will need. I am not looking for a lot of automation and i'm trying to keep it simple so that can give you an idea what I am looking for. What I will say is that I do want to go with a "love" type controller that can be mounted to a control box. Anyway, any advice would be great. I know this has come up a lot, I've done so much reading but nothing seems to be cut and dry.
Electrical question. I live in a home that I rent and I will be brewing in the garage which only has 1 outlet. I fear that I will not have enough power to use heating elements and pumps at the same time. Can anyone go over how much power I will possibly need to run my brew system. Or maybe what type of devices I should stick with that will allow me to run everything and do it well?
Feel free to point me in the right direction to other threads or websites.
Thank you.