Recent content by lesw

I've used an ultrasonic proximity level sensor with good success for the last 2 years. The sensor is mounted on a board that I put over the brew pot when needed, it fires straight down into the pot. The sensor is connected to a small PLC in my automated system. I also control my pumps...

I had a similar problem that I solved by hooking up a pump and having continuos wort circulation. Same in the HLT. There are hot spots in the pots and the pumps smoothest them out. My RTD probes are positioned same as yours and I was really surprised by the temp difference in just inches...