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So I finally have enough parts in to start building my new brewstand and RIMS Setup. Previously I've just been using a BIAB propane setup. I'm currently in an apartment, and I live on the second floor. So I can't bring the propane up to my porch. And my stove isn't quite strong enough for 5 gallon batches. On top of that I have no fume hood in my kitchen (no idea why), so brewing inside makes the place feel like the jungle. My goal here is a setup I can put on the second story porch and brew there. This is what i've been putting together recently using CAD (is it obvious I'm an engineer?)
Basic Stand, with a collapsible overhead arm for hoisting the bag and suspending it. RIMS mounted to the side, controller (which I might move to the back corner), and enough space underneath to stash my immersion chiller when not in use. Pump is one of the cheap 12V pumps. We'll see how it works to start.
Close up of the controller.
Ignore the cutout not matching the outlets, I went with a different outlet that I didn't have a model for yet.
Since this is 110V I'll have two circuits in. The kettle will have two elements in it for boiling. The keyed switch (not modeled) is a two pole switch that will control both circuits. The small lights under that switch indicate that the circuits are live. One illuminated switch for enabling each output, and a single pump illuminated switch. The two indicators at the bottom light up whenever the output is live.
Tonight I started working on the box. I covered the box in painters tape, then used a laser cutter to engrave the cutout markings. I couldn't drop the bed low enough to get the laser perfectly in focus for the bottom, but it works.
I threw a bunch of the parts in just to see what it looks like.
And this kids, is why you always measure things before you cut things.....
I'll cut that one off, and TIG on a new stud somewhere.
I need to cut the top open a little to make the SSRs fit.
I found this heatsink for free, it should work. If I find I need more I'll cut up another and drop it in the center there.
I will need to trim it down a little to get it to fit in the recess.
That's where I am today. Tomorrow I plan on starting wiring, and mounting all the interior controller parts. I should have the controller 100% this week. Then I can turn my attention to the stand itself, which will be a fun day of cutting and welding. Last step will be to weld on some TC fittings to my kettle and mount the elements in there. Looking forward to using this setup.
Basic Stand, with a collapsible overhead arm for hoisting the bag and suspending it. RIMS mounted to the side, controller (which I might move to the back corner), and enough space underneath to stash my immersion chiller when not in use. Pump is one of the cheap 12V pumps. We'll see how it works to start.
Close up of the controller.
Ignore the cutout not matching the outlets, I went with a different outlet that I didn't have a model for yet.
Since this is 110V I'll have two circuits in. The kettle will have two elements in it for boiling. The keyed switch (not modeled) is a two pole switch that will control both circuits. The small lights under that switch indicate that the circuits are live. One illuminated switch for enabling each output, and a single pump illuminated switch. The two indicators at the bottom light up whenever the output is live.
Tonight I started working on the box. I covered the box in painters tape, then used a laser cutter to engrave the cutout markings. I couldn't drop the bed low enough to get the laser perfectly in focus for the bottom, but it works.
I threw a bunch of the parts in just to see what it looks like.
And this kids, is why you always measure things before you cut things.....
I'll cut that one off, and TIG on a new stud somewhere.
I need to cut the top open a little to make the SSRs fit.
I found this heatsink for free, it should work. If I find I need more I'll cut up another and drop it in the center there.
I will need to trim it down a little to get it to fit in the recess.
That's where I am today. Tomorrow I plan on starting wiring, and mounting all the interior controller parts. I should have the controller 100% this week. Then I can turn my attention to the stand itself, which will be a fun day of cutting and welding. Last step will be to weld on some TC fittings to my kettle and mount the elements in there. Looking forward to using this setup.