FuzzeWuzze
I Love DIY
Figured i could start my build thread here, as i find it usually keeps me moving on my builds so i dont keep dilly dallying around and get it done!
You can see the spreadsheet i put together here, which contains all the parts i figured i would need and where they go as well as the best price at the time.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A-Vec6VM02F0qjdq2tq6084vTl5yYyhPXMcMNFPKR98/edit
Plan is 3 vessel EHERMS using all 20 Gallon(80Q) Concord Kettles and will be using StrangeBrew Elsinore as my panel, which is why its so simple(relative to a Kal panel).
Got a good deal on a 30"x60" Stainless table on Craigslist.
Most of the parts i got from Brewhardware.com and Bargainfittings.com, everything not shown(Jaybird False bottom, all couplers) i got from Norcalbrewing on their big fathers day sale which saved me a ton of cash.
Bottom of my panel, very cramped! Turns out small width 240V wall plates are expensive, i had to buy some and then dremel them bigger to fit around my locking plugs. The leftmost hole is where my main power will go in. The panel is a (almost) 10"x10" panel from Bud industries, when i was randomly checking late at night it was on sale for $31, so i threw caution to the wind and figured i'd find a way to cram everything i need in. In hindsight i should have just bought a bigger panel, as i could have used cheap generic plugs and wall covers. But it will be nice to keep it small i suppose as i only need to really access it to turn my elements on. Im going to do my best to cram everything in, i have a 12x12 plastic enclosure from Home Depot if i must, but i'd rather not re-drill all the holes and i like the look of the painted steel case.
Next big step is Sunday when i take my 3 pots over to my welder buddies house and we drill everything and he sanitary welds all my fittings.
After that i plan to build my panel and at the same time get a few electricians out to give me quotes on running a new 220V line in my garage.
I am doing it in my garage so i dont plan on any ventilation other than having the garage door open and a box fan blowing if necessary.
You can see the spreadsheet i put together here, which contains all the parts i figured i would need and where they go as well as the best price at the time.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A-Vec6VM02F0qjdq2tq6084vTl5yYyhPXMcMNFPKR98/edit
Plan is 3 vessel EHERMS using all 20 Gallon(80Q) Concord Kettles and will be using StrangeBrew Elsinore as my panel, which is why its so simple(relative to a Kal panel).
Got a good deal on a 30"x60" Stainless table on Craigslist.
Most of the parts i got from Brewhardware.com and Bargainfittings.com, everything not shown(Jaybird False bottom, all couplers) i got from Norcalbrewing on their big fathers day sale which saved me a ton of cash.
Bottom of my panel, very cramped! Turns out small width 240V wall plates are expensive, i had to buy some and then dremel them bigger to fit around my locking plugs. The leftmost hole is where my main power will go in. The panel is a (almost) 10"x10" panel from Bud industries, when i was randomly checking late at night it was on sale for $31, so i threw caution to the wind and figured i'd find a way to cram everything i need in. In hindsight i should have just bought a bigger panel, as i could have used cheap generic plugs and wall covers. But it will be nice to keep it small i suppose as i only need to really access it to turn my elements on. Im going to do my best to cram everything in, i have a 12x12 plastic enclosure from Home Depot if i must, but i'd rather not re-drill all the holes and i like the look of the painted steel case.
Next big step is Sunday when i take my 3 pots over to my welder buddies house and we drill everything and he sanitary welds all my fittings.
After that i plan to build my panel and at the same time get a few electricians out to give me quotes on running a new 220V line in my garage.
I am doing it in my garage so i dont plan on any ventilation other than having the garage door open and a box fan blowing if necessary.
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