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I see tons of builds where a mini fridge is built in combo with an insulated box for a fermentation chamber but its almost impossible to see the same setup with a full size fridge. Am i missing something. I have a standard fridge with freezer on top and separate doors. I plan on building a...

Ill ask here since this is where the PID experts hang out. I bought the wrong pids and before I make another mistake I have a question I want the PID to be able to switch the 24vac from my transformer to my gas valve. Looks like the auber 2342 would work. From their diagram online it shows...

Trying to save some money.. shoulda went auber i know. anyway heres the problem I bought the mypin ta4s (TA4 SNR) for a gas herms setup. They work fine, except i screwed up and bought the ssr version when I wanted the relay version. I just want them to work in on/off mode and be able to...

Im going to be wiring a fairly simple control panel. It is for a gas herms, it will have 2 pids controling the MT and HLT. These will have on-off-on switches for manual/auto control. There will be a 24v converter for the gas valves. The burner for the bk will be controlled with a 2 position...

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-heavy-duty-spade-handle-drill-93632.html I have used this drill for many holes in stainless and for driving a grain mill. Its marked down to 48 and there is a coupon til the end of the year for $40

Craftsman rubber hose. Good for cfc builds, on sale for $20 http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/f9fa0d1a-7778-4f77-9516-c64ac329a4e4/50ft-garden-hose-save-15#4

Im trying to learn gimp and Ill get there eventually. But I guess the main problem is Im just not that creative when it comes to graphic design. I am in the process of building my brewshed and want to come up with a cool logo for a possible sign, stickers, glasses, stuff like that. I am a...

Building a brewshed and want to run electric to it. I do not use an electric brewery and have no plans to. Electric will be for lighting, fermentation chambers, pumps, general stuff like that. This is my main box outside. I plan on running a 2 pole 30A and either UF wire or THWN in conduit...

subtitle:How i became the most popular camper. I have a thread about building my jockeybox here. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-new-jockey-box-302897/ Here are pics from my 10 day, 6 family camping trip. Started with a northern tools cart, and bolted pvc couplers near the outside...

I will be using 2 rtd probes in my system, 6 wires. Was debating instead of 2 xlr plug sets, would it work to run everything through 1 plug set like this? After the plug i would separate out each set of 3 wires. My rtds will be camlock mounted at the kegs. Im considering the 4 wire version of...

I will be running a 3 burner herms. MT will have the option for direct fire as i usually heat my strike water in it anyway, plus helpful for steps. Mash will constantly be pumped through the herms coil in the hlt. parts ill be using. 3 -24vac gas valves with standing pilots 24vac converter...

I am thinking of adding a coffin to a converted freezer in my unheated shed. I live in MN. I know i can insulate the crap outta the coffin and keep the draft lines cool enough in the summer. But when winter comes and the faucets are exposed to below 0 conditions, then Im not so sure. This...

So im not afraid to do some diy. I would like a 2.5 inch rtd with 1/2" npt to put in stainless T. I would like to have plugs at both the rtd and control box. The auberin deluxe option is exactly what i want...

A friend of mine is a mobile home furnace repair guy. I was asking him what kind of price he could get me on honeywell gas valves, hoping for a wholesale price. He said that basically most furnace gas valves work the same. When he replaces a furnace he strips the working parts. He gave me 5 gas...

Cutting my stainless today for wind screens for the bg 14s. Ive looked at many ways they have been mounted and cant find for sure if there is a consensus on distance between the burner and screen. Has anyone not been happy by just mounting the screen tight to the mounting points on the burner...

posted this in diy but no help.. Figure since my question is pid related Id get some good info here. So here goes. I am getting parts together for my single tier build. It will be 3 burner herms. I am choosing to go with 3 burners and full gas automation for maximum versatility. It will be low...

I am getting parts together for my single tier build. It will be 3 burner herms. I am choosing to go with 3 burners and full gas automation for maximum versatility. It will be low pressure lp with honeywell 8200 valves. The cost is adding up fast and im about to purchase the electronics package...

looking for advice and posted in the diy section, but its more suited for the electric gurus. Need input on switches and lights. Can you check my diy post please https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/starting-source-parts-control-box-309933/#post3857575

If someone could check this ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/electricalreplacementparts Im buying my box from them and will also throw everything that can fit in the box for free shipping. System is going to be pid/honeywell low pressure herms. Im looking specifically at their lights and...