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  1. J

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Looking for help getting my license reactivated. Both old pc and new pc show that the license is inactive and cannot be activated. I know it can only be on one pc. Sent an email trying to get it released so I could activate on new pc.
  2. J

    Brucontrol script primer. Is there one?

    Any future plans for a single pole double throw type switch element?
  3. J

    Brucontrol script primer. Is there one?

    im looking to do easy things in comparison to automation. Such as not allowing elements to fire til a float switch is satisfied and associted light with that. Interlock for allowing only hlt or bk elements to fire at the same time. that kind of thing. I was really good with ladder logic back in...
  4. J

    Brucontrol script primer. Is there one?

    Hello all Anyone have any threads or insight for a brucontrol scripting primer or how to? Just now starting to really tinker with and would like to add things like float switches and interlocks into the script. I was brought up on plc ladder logic and sadly that won't help me much here. I just...
  5. J

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Happen to use them on a pwm output?
  6. J

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Are you using a duty cycle element to control your elements? How has it been working out to control the boil rate?
  7. J

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    How are feeling about them at this point before playing with one.
  8. J

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    That particular one does not ship to my zip. But will see what info I can scavenge from it. Thank you. Update. Found a US vendor.
  9. J

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    TOOGOO(R) 4 Channel SSR Solid State Relay High-low Trigger 5A 3-32V For Arduino UNO R3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VKKTY4/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 This is the dc dc ssr board I was originally planning to use
  10. J

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    I was just looking at using this type of board instead. I have to read up on mosfets and see if they will fit my needs but seems like it will be a better way to go.
  11. J

    BruControl: Brewery control & automation software

    Im currently digging through this thread to see if i can find my answer my answer. I want to control 4 3 phase SSRs. 2 for my HLT and 2 for the BK. I would like for both SSRs to work together respectively for each vessel. Would it be best to use an output for each SSR but use scripting to get...
  12. J

    Brucontrol reliability for use in a 3bbl nano

    Purchased the advanced version this morning. Will see how she goes.
  13. J

    Brucontrol reliability for use in a 3bbl nano

    It is approximately 46" vertical
  14. J

    Brucontrol reliability for use in a 3bbl nano

    Anyone happen to know of the reliability/accuracy of the pressure sensor sold on the the brucontrol website when used in the 0 - 225 gallon range? Best orientation for in a mash tun?
  15. J

    Brucontrol reliability for use in a 3bbl nano

    I see that the license is for use on one pc. So if i wanted to build the controller and test it at home before moving it to the brewery I would need to have the license moved over to the brewery pc or buy another license is that correct?
  16. J

    Brucontrol reliability for use in a 3bbl nano

    Something else I would like to do is utilize flow meters for volumes. High temp HD ekm meters. I would like to have a meter on the hlt inlet. Hlt to mash tun and mash tun to boil Kettle. Would you happen to know if I can have the meter between hlt and Mt add to the Mt volume while deducting from...
  17. J

    Brucontrol reliability for use in a 3bbl nano

    We are in the same boat there. You only have single phase power? How long have those elements lasted.
  18. J

    Brucontrol reliability for use in a 3bbl nano

    Also what are you using for elements? I'm planning 24kw worth in the bk
  19. J

    Brucontrol reliability for use in a 3bbl nano

    I will also have a 100 amp panel running mine. How is your boil control?
  20. J

    Brucontrol reliability for use in a 3bbl nano

    Hello all I'm looking for input (opinions) on using brucontrol in a 3bbl nano. Mostly about reliability. Would be used to run an all electric brew setup. Everything out there can have faults. Just looking for opinions unless somewhere here is using it in a nano then that I put would be great...
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