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Thanks guys. Sorry about the celsius. I normally think in F as well, but 100 as the boiling point just makes so much more sense. :) Understood on the mash and sparge temps taking care of anything inappropriate that could grow in a fermenter. I have been using a 3 tier gravity system for...

Thanks. I am setting up 3v2p single tier herms also. So what does that mean process-wise? Are you doing a short re-circ a few times during the boil? I am assuming turning on the pump 3 times for 5 seconds each would be enough. 15mins, 30 mins 45mins, and then at flame-out for whirlpool?

By my Pi*r^2 x length calculation for 1/2" hose and 36" of hose = 1/2 cup of wort. The wort would have been cooling in the hose since the mash transfer so lets call it room temp after an hour. The whirlpool would start at flame out so call it 100degrees. It is obviously a small amount of wort...

Not completely horizontal might actually be a feature as I would think it would allow for air to escape the outlet....that's my understanding of why most outlets default to up in the first place. Re: the amps....does that mean 1/9 the pumping force? That sounds like too little.

Interesting point on the 6 screws. I did not notice that. I wonder if that impacts the ability to rotate the head. Seems that it shouldn't Here is a US brew supplier who seems to be selling the same (6 screw) chinese ones linked above with a bit more margin $89: Pumpzilla Brewing Pump with...

What is the concensus on all the chinese brew pumps? There seem to be a bunch in the $65-75 range with 110v, stainless head, 1/2" NPT, 55" cord. This one is the top seller on amazon $75: https://www.amazon.com/Ferroday-Magnetic-Temperature-Stainless-Thread/dp/B073P19L8P This one seems to be...

Thanks for the suggestion. Looks like a great product, but requires a 13/16" mounting hole in side of vessel. I am trying to avoid that for now.

nobody biting on the float switch portion of this thread, huh? I think I have an even simpler design in mind now. Instead of a float switch with a rod, just use a float switch that hangs from a cord. Alligator clip the float switch cord to the handle of the TC clamp. That should allow for...

Is ultrasonic a viable technology for brewing? Seems to be a level sensor that adheres to the outside of a vessel. Not sure how sound is going to travel through the vessel. Maybe it is a digital equivalent of knocking on walls for studs? https://www.ebay.com/itm/353375339177 Only $30...

In an automated 3 vessel system where the wort is getting pumped from the MT to the BK, there is going to be a small amount of wort left in the hose between the pump and the BK inlet (in my case the whirlpool inlet). When one starts whirlpooling, this wort will then get added to the BK because...

Yup, looks like the 3 meter version of the one you purchased for the valve side of the connection. Thought for a second that it was going to add $18 to the cost of each valve, :agressive: Seems it is for 5pieces so not as bad. :)

I had another idea....I bought a sparge arm that goes with my MT (Stout Tanks). It has a 1/5" TC end cap which is hanging above the wort. I don't have soldering skill, but I could find someone who could solder a clip to that cap. Then the stainless float switch rod could attach into that...

I think @BrunDog has upgraded the uniflex (V2) so that no soldering is required. Not sure how the output devices wire up now. I am guessing that I will need to buy the opposite end of the pigtail @crane has, and wire it to whatever connector the uniflex accepts. For the float switch....not...

@BrunDog thx. Good to know those limitations. Going to try a float switch approach instead of the second proportional (described above). Also, curious your thoughts on the wiring connections for the motorized valves. Question from post #30: @crane has re-wired to this and I think uniflex...

Yeah, I noticed that too. Given that you are only selling me 9 motorized 2 ways anyway, I think I will hold off on the garden hose automation. That leaves my design with nine 2 way and 2 proportional. If I turn the HLT proportional into a regular 2 way and then control the pump on/off with a...

When you want liquid to flow 3 different ways from a pump, are folks using a T that has another T on one of the branches or do you ever use a four way connector with ball valves on each end? In the diagram below, I have "C1" and "C2" where it seems I need 3 different directions after the pumps...

Switching from 3W to 2W ball valves in design because easier/cheaper to source. It's looking like I am going to need 14 automated valves (12 reg + 2 proportional). @BrunDog Is the uniflex going to be able to handle all those controls? Also, I may buy a bunch of 2W motorized ball valves from...

@crane has advised me to go with two way valves so I adjusted the diagram. From both pumps the outflow has three possible paths rather than two. Do folks use a T and then another T on one of the branches or just go straight to a Quad split? Seems that I now need 12 2W valves 2 2W proportional...

It seems that motorized valves come with a few different wiring configurations. Is there one in particular that is needed for the uniflex? Also, I assume normally closed and "close on no power" is helpful for brewing. Are "Indicator" feature and "manual turn" feature nice to have or must...