Brewie

[thebirdman]

TY, I seen that port empty but did not want to fry anything not knowing if it was correct
ty again
randy

 

[JPAPA]

I finally decided to resurrect the brewie and thought a thorough inspection + fan mod would be a good place to start.

my B+ was one of the later models produced with “upgraded” wires (at least that’s what Brewie told me) so I don’t know if this warrants me re-doing the current wiring....

I removed the burned gunk on all the connections and have this-

no discoloration on the actual connection points, and the heat shrink seems to be in tact.... (I will be adding a fan to keep things cool)

thoughts?
Can I just button it back up and brew?
Do I need to cover the connection points with anything?View attachment 714677View attachment 714678

I finally decided to resurrect the brewie and thought a thorough inspection + fan mod would be a good place to start.

my B+ was one of the later models produced with “upgraded” wires (at least that’s what Brewie told me) so I don’t know if this warrants me re-doing the current wiring....

I removed the burned gunk on all the connections and have this-

no discoloration on the actual connection points, and the heat shrink seems to be in tact.... (I will be adding a fan to keep things cool)

thoughts?
Can I just button it back up and brew?
Do I need to cover the connection points with anything?View attachment 714677View attachment 714678

HI, my Brewie B20+ Is no longer heating the boiling tank, It shows it is heating but the temperature stays at 16C the inlet water temperature. Do you have an idea if it is wiring or heating element? Any schematics on how to access that part of the machine? I opened it machine and all that I could access seemed to be fine, but the heating elements are further inside.

 

[JasperB]

Do you have an idea if it is wiring or heating element?

It is most likely caused by a failed thermal cutoff switch. This happens quite often. Repair manuals can be found at brewieforum.net.

I would suggest either replacing it with a higher rated thermostat, or (at your own risk, it's a last resort fail safe) bypass the whole switch.

Also, your tubing could use some cleaning, cycling some pbw and oxi overnight at 60° (use developer mode, or brewmaster mode if you're using ReBrewie) will often make the tubing crystal clear again.

 

[JasperB]

I'm proud to announce that ReBrewie (Improved software and firmware for your Brewie) has been officially released.

The website is now live at ReBrewie - Improved software and firmware for your Brewie

 

[JPAPA]

It is most likely caused by a failed thermal cutoff switch. This happens quite often. Repair manuals can be found at .

I would suggest either replacing it with a higher rated thermostat, or (at your own risk, it's a last resort fail safe) bypass the whole switch.

Also, your tubing could use some cleaning, cycling some pbw and oxi overnight at 60° (use developer mode, or brewmaster mode if you're using ReBrewie) will often make the tubing crystal clear again.

Hello Jasper, Thank you for your suggestions. Can you give me a reference or link to the thermostat and for the high temperature wiring and connections?

 

[JasperB]

Hello Jasper, Thank you for your suggestions. Can you give me a reference or link to the thermostat and for the high temperature wiring and connections?

Try Brewie Community Forum - Login , please note the parts listed are for 120v units.
If it's a 230v unit you may be able to safely re-use the existing wiring (as the higher voltage also means lower amperage). If you would like to replace the thermostat switch you'll also need a different thermostat switch, rated for 230v/240v@10amps (the 240v heater is rated at 8 amps)

If you're going to repair the Brewie i would recommend to replace the thermostat and improve the wiring/connections for the other heater as well.

If its a 120v unit and you're willing to install a 240v outlet, it's also possible to convert the Brewie to 240v by only replacing the heaters and thermostats. As far as i know all other components in 120v models (low voltage power supply, wiring and solid state relays) should already be rated for 240v, be sure to check this before proceeding.

 

[JPAPA]

Try Brewie Community Forum - Login , please note the parts listed are for 120v units.
If it's a 230v unit you may be able to safely re-use the existing wiring (as the higher voltage also means lower amperage). If you would like to replace the thermostat switch you'll also need a different thermostat switch, rated for 230v/240v@10amps (the 240v heater is rated at 8 amps)

If you're going to repair the Brewie i would recommend to replace the thermostat and improve the wiring/connections for the other heater as well.

If its a 120v unit and you're willing to install a 240v outlet, it's also possible to convert the Brewie to 240v by only replacing the heaters and thermostats. As far as i know all other components in 120v models (low voltage power supply, wiring and solid state relays) should already be rated for 240v, be sure to check this before proceeding.

Thank you Jasper. I will do so.

 

[Bryce Brewer]

Hello Brewie Enthusiasts,

I have moved on from the Brewie because I wanted to build my own controller and have multiple 10 gallon biab batches going on a single brew day.

With that, I’m at a crossroads where I will either sell my original Brewie B20 to someone here (preferred) or I will tear it down for parts as I need pumps for my new system and can’t justify buying them when I have two sitting in the Brewie unused. I would hate to do that since I did go through the work of upgrading the wiring on both the mash and boil side and added a fan in each section to run constantly to keep the connections cool. It has run great since then besides a clogged pump.

I would really love to see it go to a good home. I’m in Davenport, IA and would be willing to meet someone halfway to a reasonable distance. I know these tend to not have much resale value but I’m looking for $400 for it.

Feel free to comment below if you are in the United States and would like any parts from the Brewie if I decide to tear it down. Everything is in working order, I’ll probably just use the pumps, SSRs, and maybe a pump a few valves.

 

[Rizkad]

Hello JasperB,

I wondered if ReBrewie is still going and the software download available still ?

I am UK based brewer and just bought a Brewie B20 (brand new and unopened!) on ebay delivered in 2017. It has software 0. Understand all the issues, but wanted a project.

I followed the instructions on the ReBrewie website however it does not get further than the software update, it never gets to the page to accept /install the actual update as per the instructions.

Not sure if you will see this but if you do can you help/confirm?

Thanks!

I'm proud to announce that ReBrewie (Improved software and firmware for your Brewie) has been officially released.

The website is now live at ReBrewie - Improved software and firmware for your Brewie

 

[swimIan]

@JasperB