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thewall47 - on further review, and after looking at my valve options - I think you are right on track. I will be changing out the 3 position 3 way T bore valve coming out of the boil kettle to a 2 way valve on the kettle followed by a 2 position L bore 3 way valve to choose the directional flow...

Yeah it is a pretty sweet valve... and pretty hefty. I imagine it would make a good weapon in a pinch I wish I was brewing on a scale to make use of it, but unfortunately my balls aren't that big

I guess its time for me to throw my hat into the ring. I am a systems engineer specializing in DeltaV DCS, both hardware and configuration. I also spent time as a residential electrician and E&I engineer in a chemical plant. My company currently handles the main brewery controls for the big...

thewall - Thanks! I will be using 4 position T type 3 way motorized ball valves. This will allow me a position where the flow from the kettle will be completely cut off from the pipe. Even with L type 3 way ball valves there is a position to close the valve off and restrict flow, as long as...

Here is a pic of the actual valve

Up for sale is a Gemu 671 2" stainless steel diaphragm valve. Not sure if anyone would have a use for this, but I have no use for it. Its a [Brand new in box with documentation] manually operated stainless steel 2" diaphragm valve. The diaphragm material on the included paperwork is TFM/EPDM...

craigmw- Thanks! 1. Yes the flow from the boil kettle through the CFC is gravity driven, I didn't see the need to pump the hot wort through the CFC, as this might reduce the effectiveness of the chiller with ground water temps in the summer. 2. I usually do "No Sparge" brewing, I actually...

mattd2 - I chose the thermocouples because thats what I've got experience working with, I will check out the DS18B20 and see if that might be a better fit, thanks!

ScubaSteve - Thanks! I chose this layout with a main line going through the RIMs tube to reduce the number of valves and piping required. It also gave me the ultimate flexibility since using a three way ball valve above the RIMs will allow me to transfer liquid from the BK to the MLT and vice...

Hey guys - just wanted to run my system design by everyone and look for input. I have been brewing on a 2 vessel No-Sparge (Continuous Sparge) system for almost 4 years now and I love it. I want to automate as much as possible so I can evetually brew from work using a web interface. I just...

Brant - did you ever end up using these valves? If so - what did you think? Notice any off flavors etc??? I am going to pick up two for my water supply lines, but if you used them hot side with no ill effects I might pick up a few more to try out.

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Brewing a batch of this now. instead of torrified wheat I added 3oz Victory malt and 3oz Carapils, plus am using about 1/3oz amarillo I had stashed away in the freezer. Really looking forward to tapping this one OG 14.4 Brix (1.058)

Do you ever come to the Richmond area? I might be able to get a group to do a bulk buy in town and we could arrange a pickup to save on shipping or if you head this way and want to make a few bucks for delivery yourself.

They are caged as well, so i think the cork will be safe, but you are right, I think I will try to thaw slow, ice the fridge probably. I will end up drinking this quick and I will report back what I find.

Well since no one had any input on this subject I have decided to give it a try. I put one bottle in the freezer last night. As of this morning it has frozen solid, no breakage and the bottle is still sealed. This afternoon I will add some acid blend and just a tiny pinch of sugar to replace...