Brewpastor's DIY Water Level Indicator

[Brewpastor]

what was it in its former life? Very cool Idea

I am not sure, probably a toxic waste container from Los Alamos Labs. I got it on ebay.

 

[Brewpastor]

I am looking for a way to do the same thing, but electronically for use with the brewtroller. I wonder if a variable resistor could be fitted to this somehow.

I don't know, but that would be really cool.

 

[SkiSoloII]

I am in awe....

I think you would lose at least a gallon of the boil if you went with a sightglass....

Dave

 

[Brewpastor]

I am in awe....

I think you would lose at least a gallon of the boil if you went with a sightglass....

Dave

Thanks. I believe it will be a slick set-up. Now if I can just get the walk-in completed I can get back to making beer!

 

[caberle]

I am looking for a way to do the same thing, but electronically for use with the brewtroller. I wonder if a variable resistor could be fitted to this somehow.

I personally was wondering about this sensor and if it would work. I emailed them to find out more about what materials come in contact with the liquid / etc. But still waiting for a reply. Kinda neat that you can specify the length you want and all.

http://www.wemausa.com/tank_sensors/details_SSS_SSL_tank_sensors.htm

Thoughts?

 

[CodeRage]

BP looks great man! When I first saw it I thought of the sight gauges they put on the side of large ground storage tanks. Love it.

As for an electrical version of it. I've used something called a metritape. Cool concept but I never did like them. Always had problems with them and they never seemed to last.

There are also cable extension transducers which may appeal to y'all.

I have seen pulley systems with a multi turn pot attached to a notched pulley. A beaded chain was used to rotate the pulley and turn the pot. I never really cared for them either.

You can't beat a good pressure transducer...