Do you have photos?
Hey Alex. Very well done! You have inspired me to create an identical E-Herms system, but I have a couple questions:
1) What is the size or dimensions of the electrical junction box that you used?
2) Would you mind sharing the PP template you made for the cut outs? I have PM'ed you my email address.
3) What gauge wire do you recommend using? I am creating an exact copy of your build and don't plan on doing anything larger than 10 gal batches.
-Ryan
My box is 16x20x6. While wiring I wish it was bigger but it turned out great. I added a timer so I needed the extra space.
I used 10awg for all load bearing and 10awg for everything else.
I just laid it out according to what looked good.
Alex has some differences in his design from mine but since I saw your post I decided to answer your questions according to my build. He will respond I'm sure. He was a huge help with info for my build. For my ssr I originally purchased a Fotek 240v ssr with a heat sink. It worked for all dry runs (without load) but one of them failed under load. I got it replaced by the company but I also bought another set of a different brand as a backup. They are reported to be hit or miss. I followed Alex's suggestions of what he would do different, as well, with the pids. I got all 3 from Auber and all the same model syl-2352.
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3
And the timer I used was also from Auber. It has settings for up to 9 additions with alarms.
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=356
I did make some other minor changes to my layout. My cords plug into the bottom. It just works better for my mount which is a TV mount rated to 50lbs. I also added a computer fan and cut slots in the side of the box for air flow. I don't know if it's necessary but I knew that it wouldn't hurt to try to keep it cool with outside air.
For my keggle hardware I got almost everything from Bobby at brewhardware.com great guy and very helpful. Excellent fittings. Especially the pull through bulkheads. Very clean. His element enclosures make for a clean port also. He has videos for all of his parts showing you how to best install them.
I could go on forever. Don't hesitate to ask.
Ok, that's really neat! I'll probably just order the TC setup. Thanks for the info.
Thanks again for everyone's input on this. I received my 16x16x8 junction box today and it looks really good. However, it did not come with the back plate that goes on the inside which my relays, heatsinks, ect. will attach to. Does anyone know what this plate is actually called, and where can I find one? I've been searching high and low without any luck. Hopefully I can find one and assume it is non-metallic so it doesn't conduct electricity...but not sure.
Thanks again for everyone's input on this. I received my 16x16x8 junction box today and it looks really good. However, it did not come with the back plate that goes on the inside which my relays, heatsinks, ect. will attach to. Does anyone know what this plate is actually called, and where can I find one? I've been searching high and low without any luck. Hopefully I can find one and assume it is non-metallic so it doesn't conduct electricity...but not sure.
That's strange it didn't come with the panel, are the studs there to mount one? You should contact the seller to see if they just forgot it.
It's actually pretty thick gauge steel, very heavy. I suppose if you had to you could go over to home depot and get a piece of either steel or lexan to put in there and make one yourself.
Alex.
Mine came with one too. It was bright orange. Still is. It's thick enough that I tapped it to mount my relays instead of using nuts.
I can see several people have asked before, seems they have a hard time finding it too (if it is available) ?
Is there any complete part list, especially for the control panel we could see please?
Very inspiring build, hope I can build it here in Europe too...
/Cheers
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