Recent content by MikeSkril

Looks great!

I have receptacles because I need to unplug stuff at times, especially for cleaning. What did you build? Show us...

Thank you for letting me know. Fixed now! :-)

Check out my control panel project. Detailed build instructions can be found on my webpage. I'm happy to answer any questions. E-HERMS Brewery Build

Thank you! I realized that this controller works just as great with my HERMS as my bigger panel. And it's more than half the price.

Good point. I'm so used to call these things PID, that I did it automatically. I should call it 'power regulator'.

I get you but... I brewed many batched on a HERMS and I do not need nor want a sensor in the boil kettle. It's just a thing of personal preference. I wanted to show that you can easily use the EZboil without a sensor if you just want to control your boil element. You can also use the same...

Yeah, the EZBoil controllers are great! You built a very nice panel! How many gallons are you brewing?

Did you read the blog post? You don't need to buy the guide. All information is available for free on my blog.

Hi, I'm happy to share my latest project with you. This control panel is a multipurpose brewing controller. It’s powered by 240V / 30 AMP and can run 2 pumps and a 5500-watt heating element. It has a mash/boil controller with integrated timer and buzzer. The AiONE controller does it all...

I have no idea, I got that off the net but did not read the full story. Mistakes happens, you'll never know. I don't always stay near my panel when using it. Usually, I’m away for one hour while heating strike water or mashing. I like peace of mind and I'm feeling better having the SSR's...

Better spending 15 minutes on cutting metal. A metal box would never melt like that.

I would not sandwich. The SSR should be directly attached to the heat sink (with thermal paste in between). Either cut a hole and install the sink outside of the box, or install the heat sink inside, using a fan to exchange air within the panel.

A 12-3 cable has 2 hots, 1 neutral and one ground. Wiring the spa panel is easy and you'll find tons of pictures, how to's and videos. You need to place the GFCI (SPA panel) where it cannot get in contact with water. If you place it just beside your kettle the GFCI won't help that much. :no:

Why not a SPA panel? You can take it with you when you move. You will find a 50 amp panel under $100.