Recent content by ptmahoney

OK, so I've searched through the threads but I can't seem to find the answers I'm looking for. Is anyone able to help me out with a simple explanation of how to wire up a SYL-2362, 24v transformer, and Honeywell valve? Simple line drawings I understand, but when we start to venture into...

Just for my own knowledge, what kind of thermowells/TCs are you using? I ask because most of the TCs I have seen have some smaller diameter threads and aren't compatible with the common 1/2 NPT fittings on thermowells. That was really my biggest concern - not having a reliable transfer of heat...

So here's a quick update for anyone who might be interested. I spoke to the folks at Auberins about their thoughts on this, and they were able to recommend a switch to select between to RTD sensors (I decided to move towards RTDs rather than TCs because there are plenty of options out there...

I thought about doing this as well, the only thing stopping me is my own ambition. I just want to see if there is a way to pull this off without having to move sensors around.

Personally, I can't wait to try out a Bud Light Lime clone.

Would this be as simple as using a SPDT switch (on-off-on) downstream from the PIDs before the power enters the 24v transformer?

I'm in the process of building a 3 keggle single tier HERMS setup, based off the Brutus designs. So here's my basic question: is it possible to control one Honeywell valve with 2 separate PIDs? I'd like to have one thermocouple monitoring the temp at the HERMS coil output and have it control...

Facepalm. Not sure why I didn't come up with this common sense solution. Also, what I had planned on being a 10 gal pot morphed into a 15 gal keggle that I got on the cheap, so I don't think boil overs are going to be a problem on a 5 gal batch. I'll still end up watching it like a hawk...

It's happening - I'm making the jump to all grain brewing. Here's the decision I'm trying to make. I like the simplicity of the systems using beverage coolers for HLT/MLT, but knowing my own tendencies I'm going to be itching to move towards a pump purchase and recirculating mash process...

Thanks for the help folks. I did find that thread on the 308 a few hours after I posted - maybe I'll search a bit more before jumping in next time!

So I'm building my fermentation chamber, and I found this on Amazon... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011296704/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 I priced out the most popular DIY version out there and it was about the same price. Am I totally missing something on the Inkbird controller or will it...