Recent content by wholegraineggos

Ah, got it. That sounds pretty awesome. Thanks for the info.

Interesting... did you experiment with fermentation heating by applying 1-2% power to the element? That's neat. How long does it take to get the glycol down to chilling temps once the ETC turns it on?

Yeah, I meant two separate contactors. One for a main power switch and one for the element control switch. Was attempting a joke about the unlikelihood of both separate contactors welding shut at the same time. I do appreciate the advice.

Hah, I suppose so. If the second contactor welds shut at the same time, then after prying the cord out of the wall, I'm heading down to buy some powerball tickets. Thanks!

Hey all, I'm conceptualizing a panel build for my nascent BIAC system and I'm at a crossroads with the decision on whether or not to go with a master power on/off switch. I've already got the low voltage stuff figured out. On the high-voltage side, I'll be using a BCS-460 for temp control...

Awesome, so you just split the "cold" power output from the ETC so the chiller and the valve turn on at the same time? Pliny clone sounds good. :) I'm considering doing something like this since a glycol chiller is not in the budget right now. Either that or recirculate ice water from an igloo...

Thanks for the info, everyone. I've decided to go with a DIY panel for more flexibility with temp control/logging, and easy expansion later on if I decide to add more fermenters (!) Parts actually came out cheaper than the power box + ETC option, so that's a plus. Glad to hear that. This is one...

How about this, if you're using their temperature controller, do you have any issues keeping the mash temperature constant? Appreciate the comments on the mash colander, btw. Thanks. I'm sorely tempted to build my own temperature controller box with a BCS-460 or something. That way I'd get PID...

I'm on the verge of ordering a medium 3-in-1 based on the comments here, but I have some questions first. Apologies if these have already been covered, I searched the thread and didn't find anything. 1. Has anyone used an alternative temperature controller? I've got a spare ITC-1000 which I'd...