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This is the best I have for now. It's from my phone, so be nice... I'll be posting my build thread soon. Just gotta take real pictures first. The CP is on the left. System is a 20gal Single Vessel BIAB with recirc and counterflow chilling. Top switch is System On/Off, bottom switch is...

I use a Control Panel On/Off switch, an Element On/Off Switch, and a PID. CP Switch turns the panel on (aka, PID turns on) Element Switch allows current to the Element (aka, PID fires element) It's about as bare bones as I think you can safely get... And I love it! I also have an extension...

Thanks man. Did you incorporate any switches? Do you have any idea if mine will work?

Christmas is coming early! I am off from work starting tomorrow, through New Years! I want to get started on my build. I have my 80qt Aluminum Pot on hand and fittings/hoses/pump/valves in my "cart" ready to be ordered. My PID is on order as well as the thermoprobe! :ban: I just need some...

Just fermented 5 gallons of some local upstate NY cider. The cider was freshly pressed, and UV pasturized. I used Red Star champagne yeast, and the FG just hit 1.000. I want to have a carbonated, yet sweet apple cider. For the Limeaid I made, I used Truvia to sweeten the beverage and...

Timeframes are required to calculate this. Here's some ideas tho. I used 55 gallons FULL, going from 100*F to 155*F, with a timeframe of 30 minutes. The following calculations take into account NO losses from water to air, kettle to air, ect. This is obviously not possible, but it gives...

I didn't even need the strong suggestion, a mild one would have convinced me straight away :) Thanks for the switch link. As for the other switch (PID Power), I need to look for something that is 30A 120v SPST, right? And for the terminals, what do you suggest? I assume (Awlayd dangerous)...

And drawing #2 (With DPST)

Thanks for all the feedback on the drills. If the Harbor Freight knockout punches are only 20$, I may just use them instead of the step bit. Whats an extra few dollars now?? I've hybridized my own PJ drawing with a lot of copying and guessing. I made two, because I wasn't sure what the...

That's great news. Those greenlee punches are expensive!

Here's an updated drawing, and an updated parts list. PJ, what do you think about the setup? If it looks OK, I'd like a wiring drawing for the following two circuts. I will go from existing 240v/30a dryer plug, to the Spa Panel. Then from the Spa Panel through an "On/Off" switch, to...

Bargain fittings has some great inventory. The kits the sell are perfect for what I want to do. If i was using these weldless bulkheads, what diameter hole would I need? I plan on getting a 4 gauge (~.2") Aluminum stock pot. Would I need a knockout punch, or since it is aluminum, could I...

What do you guys think of a bulkhead/valve like this one? Do you think something like this would work with a 4 gauge (~.2") aluminum pot? Is it worth it to get a total unit like this, or buy each piece individually?

PJ- Thanks for the reasoning. I have a 4 pronged dryer outlet. Could I just get another 4 pronged male cord, and run that directly into the spa box? My goal is to be able to flip the breaker, unplug the dryer, plug in the brewery, and reset the breaker. Jeff- Good insight. I like that...

Fantastic. I'll add those to my project product list. One quick question. I would be safe if I replaced the current breaker with a identically rated GFCI breaker, right? Assuming it is .5ms response time.... I just want to know in case I find one that would fit my panel. Me thinks it...

Agreed. This is exactly what I'm looking to do. I don't mind using the 240v 30A outlet to power the spa panel, then the spa panel to power to PID and element. SWMBO is cool with not doing laundry for a few hours!

I just realized that the links don't work in a picutre. Silly me. Here they are: Stock Pot Element Pump Ball Valve 3 Way Valve Thanks!

Hey all, Long time lurker, new member here! I've used this site since I started brewing for recipes, and now it's time I got involved. At first glance, I thought this would be a simple plug-n-play system. Boy was I wrong! I'm going to be building a basic 1 kettle (80q aluminum) e-BIAB...