Here is my RIMS controller.
Specs:
- 110V 15A
- Auber Instrument SL-2352 PID controller
- 1 Pump control. Switch and indicator
- 1 Element control. Switch and indicator
- 2 "always on" outlets
- Alarm that monitors mash temp
Safety features:
- Dual pole circuit breaker protects against overload
- I use an external GFCI to protect the user
- Dual pole contactor prevents power to be applied to the element if either pump is off or element switch is on position off
I use a 2" RIMS tube from http://www.brewershardware.com/
The element is a ultra low watt density Camco 02852/02853 1500W from Amazon.
My mash tun is a 10 gallons cooler.
I have brewed about 4 batches with that now, and I have to say, I love it. I heat my strike water with it in about 45min, mash temp is kept spot on within 1 degree F and ramping up to mash out takes about 15/20min.
I am now thinking about building a more advanced version that would include timer and control for 2 pumps so I can brew on a single tier setup. This one may end-up for sale some day ;-)
Specs:
- 110V 15A
- Auber Instrument SL-2352 PID controller
- 1 Pump control. Switch and indicator
- 1 Element control. Switch and indicator
- 2 "always on" outlets
- Alarm that monitors mash temp
Safety features:
- Dual pole circuit breaker protects against overload
- I use an external GFCI to protect the user
- Dual pole contactor prevents power to be applied to the element if either pump is off or element switch is on position off
I use a 2" RIMS tube from http://www.brewershardware.com/
The element is a ultra low watt density Camco 02852/02853 1500W from Amazon.
My mash tun is a 10 gallons cooler.
I have brewed about 4 batches with that now, and I have to say, I love it. I heat my strike water with it in about 45min, mash temp is kept spot on within 1 degree F and ramping up to mash out takes about 15/20min.
I am now thinking about building a more advanced version that would include timer and control for 2 pumps so I can brew on a single tier setup. This one may end-up for sale some day ;-)