DIY 120v eBIAB Controller Help

[enormous13]

And here's the wet test with the element and pump up and running, bulkhead and ball valve installed on the kettle:

I ran the system up to mash temps, recirculating the whole time. No drips or leaks, and everything went smoothly. That MKII pump is so ridiculously quiet, I didn't realize it was on when I first flipped it's switch.

@BeardedBrews @doug293cz couldn't have gotten this far without you guys, thank you again. Thank you to everyone else that gave input along the way of this thread/build, especially Kevin over at smallspacebrewer.com (formerly stainlessbrewer).

Next steps for me are going to be brewing some beer! I've got a cheap extract kit headed my way sometime this week that I'll use as a first batch/test kit. I'll be keeping an eye on scorching mostly, and we'll see how the entire process goes considering I haven't brewed in quite a few years.

Does anyone know of how to create some nice, little tags/name plates/identifiers, like these (https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_35&products_id=566) for a controller? I wouldn't mind labeling the outlets, switches, etc.

 

[BeardedBrews]

One of these recent build threads linked a laser cutting guy that made them x can't remember where.

Etsy is always a good place to start

 

[enormous13]

One of these recent build threads linked a laser cutting guy that made them x can't remember where.

Etsy is always a good place to start

I'll have to take a look through some threads for that guy. I never would've thought of Etsy.

 

[BeardedBrews]

I'll have to take a look through some threads for that guy. I never would've thought of Etsy.

I think it might have been this place: http://lazerworx.com/electrical-panel-labels-legend-plates/

 

[enormous13]

I ended up finding a few options. The lazerworx address above offers industrial engraved options, but their site doesn't have anywhere to design and order easily. But, it lead me to some other good options.

I found these guys (http://engravedlabel.com/index.php) who offer the same industrial-look, engraved plastic labels, customized however you want, for a couple bucks each.

Then, I found that Bobby has some vinyl controller decals in sheet form (https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/decalcontrolstock.htm) for like $8.

Guess it comes down to do I want plastic, beveled labels or some slick, vinyl lettering?

 

[BeardedBrews]

You might want to use masking tape and a sharpie for a few brews and just make sure you don't want to change up the switch positions before you invest too much in the labels

 

[enormous13]

You might want to use masking tape and a sharpie for a few brews and just make sure you don't want to change up the switch positions before you invest too much in the labels

Good point...I won't be messing with the rear of the controller with all the power inputs/outputs, but I may get another face plate from Auber, considering I kind of butchered it when cutting the square holes for the switches and one of the holes is just a tad too big for a switch, and it's messing with my OCD.

 

[enormous13]

Update on the controller in action for the first brew on the system: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/...lectric-build-ive-got-a-few-questions.642271/

Controller performed flawlessly, I've got a few other items to work out with my overall system, but not bad for a first batch.