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Keep us posted, I plan on doing a temp controller to a frig such as you did. Interested in how brewpi performs.

Welcome @TPC666, I am new to the forum as well.

@YeastFeast, if you look on the defrost board, there is a chip. The writing is not clear on the chip, but it appears to be a micro-controller. That to me indicates that the board might have some intelligence. Through, not sure how much. Testing is in order.

@YeastFeast, also test out the frig with your BrewPi, There might be a chance that the defrost board is smart enough not to trigger if the temp never gets cold enough. Monitor your temp on your BrewPi, Check to see if the temp is controlled properly, according to your profile. If it...

@YeastFeast, On the relay it indicates 48 VDC, Do you have a multi-meter? Get your self some long wlre with alligator clips on each end. On the relay there is a diagram of the switch. It looks like pin 3 and 4 make up the switch. Put each alligator clip on pin 3 and 4, turn the board over...

I use BrewFather, I like the format and the mobile app. Can use the phone outside at my brew location.

Northern Brewer did a video a while back , on brewing with left-over grain and hops. Pretty funny video

Very nice conversion. Looks like the defrost board has a relay. Do a test and bring the frig down to a colder temp. Put a meter across the relay. See if you can tell when the relay opens and closes. Maybe you can bypass the relay, or make a jumper to bypass the defrost board all together...

If you want to keg ferment, You can use a Ball Lock airlock. In my case, I sometimes ferment in PET Bottles. Notice the side mounted ball lock. I can rotate the bottle to point downwards. You can rotate the bottle in any direction. Keg fermenting is a great way to do pressure fermenting...

Here is a quick, easy and cheap way to make Ball Lock airlocks. I got this idea from Trong at Home Brew Labs. He creates great gadgets for home brewing, like Spundit 2.0

Thanks @wepeeler, yes looking forward to brewery shop talk with everyone

Thanks Murph4231, Yes it is amazing how the hobby has changed over time, I have been reading a lot about kveik yeast. It is just amazing how it ferments at such high temps and works so fast. Cheers

Thanks lumpher, yes, simple brewing is almost as fun as simple drinking. ;-)

Thanks ncbrewer. got to do something when we are retired. ;-)

Thanks Sammy86

I like to brew small batch beer. I put together a PID controlled system for around $100.00. Enclosed are some pics. 4 gallon kettle from Kmart - $24.00, $16.00 ball valve from Amazon. PID controller, 40 amp Solid State relay and temp probe, Amazon $35.00. 800 watt hot plate. Had one...

I brew 1 gallon batches on the Anvil Foundry 6.5 gallon system. Remove the mash tun and use a BIAB bag. I put a stainless trivet in the bottom. I have had good results. Using BIAB you get enough volume to cover the sensor and just tilt the kettle when you pump out the wort.

I use to brew a bit back in the 90's. I recently retired and started brewing again. I like to brew small batch beer, from 1 to 3 gallon batches. I have Anvil Foundry 6.5 gallon all-in-one brewing system and I built a custom PID Temperature controlled mash tun. I will post some pics in the...