I have a 3 vessel system with 25 gallon pots. When I was brewing two years ago before my move I had just installed a HERMS coil through the lid of my HLT and was working on trying to dial in my process. Back then I brewed propane on the back deck.
In the new house I will be brewing indoors, so after learning about Bobby's Steam Slayer and the like, I'm on board with electric.
So my initial thoughts are to install Bobby's TC elements in the HLT and Kettle. I'm hoping that one TC 5500W will work for each vessel!?!
But when it comes to controlling the elements, my head spins reading all these threads and different builds. I've gotten some great feedback from Bobby regarding panels that utilize EZ Boils. I have also really liked what seems like simplicity in the Brew Commander touch screen system. Not even sure if the Brew Commander and a boil controller would make for a simple brew day.But I haven't seem much online about people using these for 3V HERMS.
I'm looking for an off the shelf control system that is easy to use and doesn't break the bank. On brew days I typically brew two back to back batches, so heating the strike water of batch 2 while the BK is on is a must. The new space has an electric stove, and will support a 50 amp breaker. I could build a panel if it comes with an idiot proof step by step guide, but I haven't soldered, and I'm typically short on time, but if it's a large savings and straightforward I'll do it.
Any input would be appreciated, I feel a bit overwhelmed with all the options.
In the new house I will be brewing indoors, so after learning about Bobby's Steam Slayer and the like, I'm on board with electric.
So my initial thoughts are to install Bobby's TC elements in the HLT and Kettle. I'm hoping that one TC 5500W will work for each vessel!?!
But when it comes to controlling the elements, my head spins reading all these threads and different builds. I've gotten some great feedback from Bobby regarding panels that utilize EZ Boils. I have also really liked what seems like simplicity in the Brew Commander touch screen system. Not even sure if the Brew Commander and a boil controller would make for a simple brew day.But I haven't seem much online about people using these for 3V HERMS.
I'm looking for an off the shelf control system that is easy to use and doesn't break the bank. On brew days I typically brew two back to back batches, so heating the strike water of batch 2 while the BK is on is a must. The new space has an electric stove, and will support a 50 amp breaker. I could build a panel if it comes with an idiot proof step by step guide, but I haven't soldered, and I'm typically short on time, but if it's a large savings and straightforward I'll do it.
Any input would be appreciated, I feel a bit overwhelmed with all the options.
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