Electric control panel build.
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onthekeg said::cross:Union electrician huh? This may take you awhile...
I kid. It looks good!
That is funny!!
The OP is going to be getting a lot on electrical questions from everyone building a brew sculpture. Looks like a pretty solid start!!
Boil kettle done!
1- camco 5500 watt element from home depot.
1- k type thermocouple from auber.
1- 1/2" stainless ball valve and bulkhead assembly from bargain fittings.
1- 30A 3 wire dryer repair cord from home depot.
Brickout
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Looking good!
Nice meeting you the other day.
Nice meeting you the other day.
I have built 6 different keggles but the first time with a plastic coated keg, what a pain! The rubber on the top is about 3/4" thick.
Mash tun.
1- 12" false bottom with 1/2" ball valve and dip tube assembly from Nor Cal brewing solutions.
Still have to scrub it out- and notch the rim. I cut the top out to small to fit the false bottom.
Mash tun.
1- 12" false bottom with 1/2" ball valve and dip tube assembly from Nor Cal brewing solutions.
Still have to scrub it out- and notch the rim. I cut the top out to small to fit the false bottom.
Brickout said:
Did you try the wit? What about that keg did you find one? I have been trying to get in contact with a seller on Craigslist that has two for sale. If I get them I'll keep you in mind. What do you want it for- boil?
Brickout
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Tried the wit last night, excellent! So good I had another.
No luck on those kegs on CL. Looks like they sold because the ad is gone.
No luck on those kegs on CL. Looks like they sold because the ad is gone.
I made a main power cord for the panel so I could disconnect and move the panel. And the parts were free from work.
I used a garvin and 30A receptacle because it was cheap and easily replaced/ upgraded.
The control panel will eventually have three PID's and control pumps. But to start out with electric it will only control one element.
Still have to mount the internal components, pipe and pull the 30A 4 wire 240, mount the GFCI breaker, and wire the control panel.
I used a garvin and 30A receptacle because it was cheap and easily replaced/ upgraded.
The control panel will eventually have three PID's and control pumps. But to start out with electric it will only control one element.
Still have to mount the internal components, pipe and pull the 30A 4 wire 240, mount the GFCI breaker, and wire the control panel.
Lucky_Chicken
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Piped and pulled for 30A receptacle. Getting closer.
This is what a panel looks like after scabs get done with it. I inherited this when I bought my house. One of these days I'll clean it up- maybe.
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MrNatural said:
I ran the grinder with a cutoff wheel around the top with my guide to scribe a line. Then I cut out the rubber with a utility knife and pry bar. Once the rubber was off I went back with the grinder with cutoff wheel. I used weldless fittings but will eventually go welded.
Hoosier-Brewer
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How is the bath fan working for you? I am building a brew room in my basement under the front porch and need to plan some ventilation. I was at HD this afternoon and I think the largest bath fan was around 70 cfm. I was thinking I would need more around 250cfm or better to pull the moisture out. The kitchen hood fans didn't hit near 250 either so maybe I won't need that many cfm's. I am lucky enough to be able to direct vent it out the brick wall.
ETA: I must have hit replay before you posted the bath fan wasn't cutting it and let that window sit open a while, I am watching a movie too.
ETA: I must have hit replay before you posted the bath fan wasn't cutting it and let that window sit open a while, I am watching a movie too.
Hoosier-Brewer said:
Yeah! The bath fan did nothing. Its not so much the steam as its the condensation, it drips into and around the kettle. Might be an issue after/during chilling. I saw some where some one used a rubbermaid storage tote upside down with an exhaust fan attached- that would work. Maybe hang it with a pitch to help drain the condensation to obe side into a bucket.
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