Just got a TSS2-2100 Love controller with a TS-51 PVC probe. It doesn't look waterproof. Anyone know if this is supposed to be submersible? I cant find in in the specs on Dwyer's site.
Don't know about yours, Mine's a TS-13101, but no, the probe that Dwyer ships is not waterproof. After a week or so, it stopped giving me readings and gave me three dashes. Dwyer e-mail told me it was a Probe Error -
You can make your own - go to Digi-Key, find Thermistors that operate at 1000 ohms at 25F. They're like 70 cents each, and they ship in regular mail for cheap. Then, using the wire on your current probe (or new wire), solder the new thermistor on, sink that into a copper/brass/stainless tube (hobby shop), fill the tube with epoxy - both ends. Voila!
What are you using THAT for? Whatcha building now?
Always makin' something. Fermenting chamber now. I am tired of lugging fermenters into the house!
Could I just waterproof the Dwyer probe that way (havent used it yet)? I am making a ferm chamber from a chest freezer. The probe should be submerged to give most accurate control right? I may add a second chamber in the future. I think I'll try making my own probe for that.
Thanks
I used a mason jar full of sand and poked a hole in the lid, then sunk the probe in the sand.
Why sand or why submerged? I would think that if you keep the ambient temperature around the target then the carboy contents should mimic and stay around that temperature.
Why sand or why submerged? I would think that if you keep the ambient temperature around the target then the carboy contents should mimic and stay around that temperature.
Just got a TSS2-2100 Love controller with a TS-51 PVC probe. It doesn't look waterproof. Anyone know if this is supposed to be submersible? I cant find in in the specs on Dwyer's site.
Could I just waterproof the Dwyer probe that way (havent used it yet)? I am making a ferm chamber from a chest freezer. The probe should be submerged to give most accurate control right? I may add a second chamber in the future. I think I'll try making my own probe for that.
Thanks
Oh, yeah, that's right- you told me that!
Wanna make a trashcan kegerator, too, in your spare time?
Seriously, if you want to, I'll get the trashcan and another shank. If you provide the labor we'll be all set.
I promised I'd post a picture. Instead I updated my ning page with a bit of a blog entry.
http://morebeer.ning.com/profiles/blogs/bbot-with-thermowell
Yes, if yours isn't ruined (like mine was) you could probably do that.
- as an FYI -
My fermenting chamber is a temperature controlled water bath - that way all my brews are likely to be fermenting in about 64F as opposed to doin' their own thing in an air-based chamber. So...my probe has to be submersible
Mines been underwater in my lagering fridge for near two years
That sounds cool. How are you guys doing it? Any pics?
In a Red Robin cup filled 2/3 with water and a clothespin holding it on.
You bet! Sounds like a deal to me. Bigari's has a few nice wheeled trash cans. I almost bought one the other day. If you want to pick up some parts, I will have it ready for your party.
I JUST left Bigari's two minutes ago, to get some flexible wire to make my own long dip tube cleaner. I didn't look at trash cans!
Pamida has them for $14.99- take a look at the flyer and see if that would fit the bill. I know you want more than two faucets, but I'm happy with two, and only need one more shank for that. If you want four, I can grab those other two faucets, and we'll need a couple more shanks. Let me know what you want to do for sure. I guess we can see exactly how many kegs fit, before we decide.
What else will we need that neither one of us has? I have a 5# CO2 tank with a WYE, so we're good for dispensing two. Your spare regulator dispenses two, also?
If you need any pointers/ideas shoot me a PM
I JUST left Bigari's two minutes ago, to get some flexible wire to make my own long dip tube cleaner. I didn't look at trash cans!
Pamida has them for $14.99- take a look at the flyer and see if that would fit the bill. I know you want more than two faucets, but I'm happy with two, and only need one more shank for that. If you want four, I can grab those other two faucets, and we'll need a couple more shanks. Let me know what you want to do for sure. I guess we can see exactly how many kegs fit, before we decide.
What else will we need that neither one of us has? I have a 5# CO2 tank with a WYE, so we're good for dispensing two. Your spare regulator dispenses two, also?
You bought wire? You were just over...I have at least 100 feet of the perfect stuff. Didn't I make you one of those?
I think if we go the trashcan route, I would just like to make sure it is a good sturdy one. The more I think of it, two kegs may be enough. It wouldn't be hard to swap in a new one if need be. Maybe three as a compromise? We could put one of those brass faucets in the middle...
I have the gas and beer disconnects. Only other thing may be some gas and beer line.
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