Recent content by firkin

Thanks for the help Matt! I’ve been researching this because I’m not too familiar… I didn’t realize how complicated all the options are, but I’m learning and starting to understand those crazy diagrams ;-) I’ve been searching eBay for SMC, Festo, and now Parker. But, not being sure what...

ClaudiusB, that is truly impressive and I thank you for the assistance...just what I needed...

Matt, could you elaborate a little more on your recommended electrical poppet valves and switches/processor to manage the actuation? I did some research on the GEMU 4-port/3-valve manifold you recommended and it looks like the valve configuration on it will work well for me...just need to...

Thanks for the advice Matt. I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to do with it, but I bought it...I do have compressed air, but have never worked with pneumatic control...

I'm still looking for my optimal solution and looking to achieve the same goals of threadless and ease of cleaning. Where did you get the butterfly valves? I was thinking of these ball valves: http://www.ebay.com/itm/252119500714 I'm thinking the proportional integral control would enable...

To be honest I don't really understand the reason, other than I was told "the transformers/supplies for the low voltage valves cause challenges". Personally, I had intended to go with low voltage thinking it would be easier and it is also cheaper. He's wiring up the control panel with relays...

Ryan from Electric Brewing Supply (who is building my BCS-based control panel) suggested that I should avoid DC-controlled valves and go with 110v. Anybody feel differently about that?

these are the motorized valves that I've decided on: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z57FV5M/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 feel free to let me know if they're a mistake...

Thanks crane, I have to admit, I didn't at first understand the relevance of your question and significance of your solution. But, some further reading on HBT fixed that. I have 1.5" TC temp probe tee, inline O2 tee, and sight glass after chiller. From there, I have a silicone hose going...

let me try this again and do a better job explaining what I think i'm doing. I would like to automate the different flows required for my new rig. As I considered all the different flows required, I came up with a need for 10 motorized ball valves. And using those valves, along with my...

I’ve brewed with friends, but never had a rig of my own. Until now…I finally pulled the trigger on a new build. I’ve read a lot on this site and thought I should join, learn and share. I’ve purchased 1bbl electric HLT (with HERMS), MLT, BK and FV from Stout. And I’m working with Electric...

I'm a brewb that has just started building my first rig. I have 1 bbl Stout tanks and I am working with Electric Brewing Supply on a BCS462-based control panel. I too have been thinking heavily about automated ball valves for the reasons stated by others. I'm nearly at the point of no return...

I've brewed with friends but never owned a rig of my own. Until now...finally pulled the trigger on a new build. I've done a lot of reading on this site over the years and thought it was time to support it. And I'm sure I'll have a lot to share/learn in the coming months... My automated...