Recent content by Bobstin

My current plan is to solder on cam-lock fittings to the tubing on the hot side, and solder on tri-clamps on the cold side. Since everything connecting directly to the tube will be soldered, I think tubing is what I need, correct? Thinking of using these fittings: Camlock TC. Then on the...

Hi everyone! I am working on a new SS build (see PVC mock-up below), and was confused by the options in terms of stainless steel tubing. Looking at the McMaster Carr Pages #1 #2, there are three options I am considering - the Welded Stainless Steel Tubing, the Smooth-Bore Seamless Stainless...

Since I am planning on building this setup, happy to do some testing and report back (likely to go side mount). Probably won't be for a few weeks, though; working on building my control panel. Do you have a sense of how large the external tube should be? Smaller would be better, but I don't...

Too bad... Would an MPX5010DP work as the sensor? BrunDog - what is the sensor that you ended up going with?

Would a U-bend in the tubing help? That may prevent the air from escaping when the liquid is heated.

Hi! Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere, but I am looking to add some volume measurement to my brewery, and am interested in what people have found effective. (I am using a Raspberry Pi to run the system, if that is helpful to know) Initially I was thinking of using the...

Ah... that makes sense. Certainly don't want any wiring catching fire! Thanks again for the help!

Sorry, but one more question: Given that I am rerouting the heat indicator light to the L1 of the output, does it make sense to do the same to the power indicator light?

I'll definitely move the fuse to the hot side of the PID, as well as tie the heat indicator to the L1 of the heating element. I'll also look into the expected draw of the pump. My plan was to use 10 gauge wire for the bolded connections, and 18 gauge for the others. Does that make sense...

Hi all, I've been brewing for a while, and finally decided to make the jump to electric brewing - I've gotten to the point where I think that I should be good to go, but I was hoping that someone with more experience could take a look at my wiring diagram before I turn it on. The setup is a...