Recent content by svensson

1: Start filling HLT and pump strike water to MLT (half filled) 2: Heat HLT and recirk both HLT and MLT until 3-4F above mash temp. 3: Doe in and lower the HLT temp. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Finally! Everything installed, cleaned and tested. Not the best overview picture but with these 4 valves I can controll all the flows from filling the MLT from HLT to whirpool and Hx-cooling. Sent from my iPad using Home Brew

When I first started to build my HERMES I did try without recirculation and It worked ok. It depends on where you meassure the temperature and where the heater is located compared to the coil. I only lost about 2F from the HLT setpoint to the coil out temp, so it was not that bad. Today I use a...

What kind of flow sensors are you going to use? More pictures and a P&ID would be nice as well! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I am really pleased with my present setup, but I have decided to go towards a more automated control system. The first step will be to install 24v 3-way valves for my pumps. I already have the valves but I'm waiting for some stainless tri clamp conections so I can install everything. The...

To be honest, I have been lurking here for quite some time before posting, but now it's time! I'm a process engineer by profession so my brewing tends to be more about the equipment than the actual brewing. I will start with a post in the automated brewing section. Skål! Sent from my iPhone...