• Please visit and share your knowledge at our sister communities:
  • If you have not, please join our official Homebrewing Facebook Group!

    Homebrewing Facebook Group

Search results

Homebrew Talk

Help Support Homebrew Talk:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    I am glad I could help. You should consider adding the on off switch for safety. Also, remove that pvc pipe because it’s not longer required to slow down the intake. :)
  2. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    Wow, good catch! I didn’t even notice the second hand or customer return information. I guess I was lucky to get a functional unit but I agree I would normally have skipped over it.
  3. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    Is the discount code worth the $20 cost increase? I’m not a fan of eBay, but the price seems like a good jump over the one I listed.
  4. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    Here are some pictures of the wiring…pretty simple. The programming is the important part as it won’t work when you first turn it on without setting the frequency, low/high frequency, start switch option, etc.
  5. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    It’s definitely taller but not much wider or longer. Hopefully the wooden board is the same size as the new plastic board but either way I’m sure it will be fine. I’ll take better pictures in the next few days and post them along with the programming instructions
  6. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    Is it the same as the stock board? The VFD is only about 10% larger than the original box provided by morebeer. You’ll just remove the box and put the VFD in its place. You don’t need the on/off switch as the VFD has a start/stop button but I wired in the switch just for safety.
  7. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    It’s the one I posted in the link above. I’m not sure what the exact model is. This was in the description: The variable frequency drive inverter can work with 110V single phase and 110V 3 phase input. Just connect L1/L2 to any two of VFD input R/S/T, suitable for high-speed rotation motors...
  8. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    Once you take the cover off of the existing white box, you will see how it's wired. Basically you have a white black and ground wire from external power. Then they take the black wire (hot) and send it into the little black box (SFD) and a yellow line comes out which goes into the red input to...
  9. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/124800199932 This is what I purchased. It takes a little bit of programming but I can walk you through it if you like. I also added the original kill switch for safety. I was playing with the frequency (Determines speed) and I think 60hz is the perfect setting for...
  10. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    WOW!!!! I found and fixed the problem with this Maltmuncher Pro. Before: After: This "After" video was the very first run after initially programming the VFD. During the video, I was only running at 28hz. The motor is rated for 50hz but I can go as high as needed. Note: Going over 60hz...
  11. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    Ok, so $50 invested in a Variable Frequency Drive Inverter. Lets see if this system provides the 30% increase in power I'm expecting over the static phase inverter system. Also, I'll be able to reverse the system which is just another added benefit. :) Shame I have to spend another $50 to...
  12. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    Stay tuned...I think I found the problem. Apparently this is a 3 phase motor and Morebeer used a cheap a$$ block to try and delay the 2nd power feed. This would work great on something that's NOT constant draw but obviously doesn't work very well on a mill. I'm going to try and find a better...
  13. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    Well I went cheap and picked up the Motorized MaltMuncher Pro
  14. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    Thanks everyone. I am currently back to the Cereal Killer (Cereal Killer Grain Mill for Crushing Grains and Barley) with hand drill because I officially gave up on the Maltzilla. The price was great but I just couldn't get it to mill like the Cereal Killer was capable of. The Maltzilla would...
  15. Fidelity101

    Spike Solo Owner's Thread

    If you have a GFCI inline with the power outlet and that's what's tripping, you probably have a hot lead going into ground. If not, you may have a short somewhere which could be caused by a bare lead coming into contact with neutral or ground. The design of this power box is incredible simple...
  16. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    While I definitely see your point (and so does my wife!), I think the whole "budget" aspect of this hobby has long been disregarded. :) I like this Maltzilla...if it ever worked! Apparently Mike from Morebeer just advised me that the ACTUAL gap sizing on the maltzilla should reflect the dials...
  17. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    Another option, but FAR more expensive, is this: Ss Brewtech Grain Mill | MoreBeer Is it really worth it?
  18. Fidelity101

    Motorized MaltMuncher Pro

    Anyone have experience with the Motorized MaltMuncher Pro? I'm giving up on the Maltzilla after nothing but trouble. https://www.morebeer.com/products/motorized-maltmuncher-pro-1.html Lots of positive reviews on morebeer but I'd like to know what you guys think!
  19. Fidelity101

    Best option to cover cement floor in brew area

    Ok, I’m going to guess that you’re an engineer and a father because that was awesome as well as lame. :)
  20. Fidelity101

    Spike Conical- observations and best practices

    I added a 3 way port on the pump outlet which really helped me get more accurate gravity readings along the mash process as I no longer have water around the outside of the mash tun that's not being mixed in. The added benefit this has caused allows me to attach the CFC system while I'm still...
Back
Top