Recent content by harry-wang

You're saying I could build a brucontrol for $300 in parts/ $100 for software/ $85 for the mini computer.

So whats the cost of building a Brucontroller?

As the brucontrol visually looks great the price tag for the software seems steep for me, I'm trying to do this on a budget. I would also need to purchase a laptop which i don't have.

Does anyone have the parts list/wiring diagram for hosehead 50amp build?

I've looked into that. The biggest problem is he discontinued selling them for now.

I'm not set on cbp however I do have the raspberrypi and shield. Pumps: x2 Heating element: x2 Fans: Not sure Lights: I would like to know when everything is running Switches: pumps/elements off, emergency shut off switch Sensors: 3 temperature.

I'm novice when it comes to electrical stuff, but i can follow instructions well :). My thoughts are to make a control panel for a 30 gallon H.E.R.M.S. I believe I want it 50a so I can heat two kettles at once or double batch. Ive scoured the internet searching for resources. the best I can...

I'm looking for 3 kettles with the bells and whistles. BK, HLT, MT Thanks, Jim

I have mine set for 71% normally, and depending how big of a beer I am doing I throttle down. Since I'm using 6lbs of dark DME I feel like I'll be pretty good.

I have my efficiency at 65% I believe ill hit my O.G. I might also do that with the darker malts; add them later in the mash. I run a H.E.R.M.S. and my water chemistry ill do once i finalize the grain bill, but basic stout calcuations I can justify all these malts... I was more wondering if I...

Batch Size: 11.00 gal Estimated OG: 1.098 SG Estimated Color: 36.4 SRM Estimated IBU: 64.4 IBUs Estimated ABV: 10% Boil Time: 60 Minutes Ingredients: 14 lbs Pale Malt (2 Row) 34.8 % 13 lbs Pale Malt, Maris Otter 32.3 % 6 lbs Dark DME...

Awesome, thanks for all the quick responses. Mash as normal with the Carafa?

Ok, Awesome ill lower it to 8.5% get about 33SRM. should I still cold steep or add the Carafa3 to the mash at sparge time? What are your thoughts using Midnight wheat over Carafa3?

Ok, I don't have an option for Sinamar, since ill be brewing this week and my LHBS doesn't carry it. Ill go with cascade and liberty. What if i cold steep the carafa3 or use Midnight Wheat? ...Sam Adams only list 3 grains and gets it to 50 SRM(from the website).

This is what Ive come up with thus far for 11 gallon batch. 9.5 lbs Munich (10L) 9.5 lbs Pale Malt (2L) - 3.5 lbs Carafa III (525L) or 4.25 lbs Midnight Wheat (425L) - ^ both of these seem like a whole lot 2 oz Cascade @ 60min 1.5 oz Sterling @ 5mins...