E-HERMS Build

[Begin2Brew]

Went to put in the GFCI breaker today and found out there are more than one type of square D breakers. I bought the QO and I need the Homeline. So I'll have to return that one and get the correct one. Good thing I am not in a big hurry.....

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[stevehaun]

Check ebay - if you are not in a big hurry, you can save some significant $$.
I got my homeline SquareD 50 amp GFI for less than $50.

 

[Begin2Brew]

Check ebay - if you are not in a big hurry, you can save some significant $$.
I got my homeline SquareD 50 amp GFI for less than $50.

Ya, tried that and found nothing. Got one on order for $94. Not so bad.

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[naamanf]

Check ebay - if you are not in a big hurry, you can save some significant $$.
I got my homeline SquareD 50 amp GFI for less than $50.

Link to seller? Also looking for a homeline on the cheap.

 

[lonepalm]

ready to watch as i am in the same process to start purchasing and converting to e-brewing

 

[Begin2Brew]

Link to seller? Also looking for a homeline on the cheap.

I ordered mine through Zorotools.com for $94.

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[fldriver]

ready to watch as i am in the same process to start purchasing and converting to e-brewing

Me too!

 

[crypt0]

subbed! Also working on my electric brew room, but currently am focusing on everything but electrical atm

 

[Doed]

subbed as well, really enjoy watching these builds

 

[canyonbrewer]

Painted the element boxes and made the element cables. I am not sure I like the plugs. They have a cord grip that is two pieces that gets screwed together. The problem is the clamps don't have a large enough hole for the 10/3 cable so it pinches the cable. The surface area is large enough but I think there are better ones out there.

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I have the same plugs...

Wonder if there is a way we can "shave out" a bigger hole for the wire in the grips.

 

[Begin2Brew]

I have the same plugs...

Wonder if there is a way we can "shave out" a bigger hole for the wire in the grips.

I was thinking about attaching the two haves then drilling it out a little smaller then the diameter of the cable.

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[Begin2Brew]

Nothing major but just installed the GFCI breaker in the box and we're hot to the four prong outlet.

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[Veritas]

subscribed... looking forward to seeing this project unfold. Looks awesome!

 

[rsklhm10]

I was thinking about attaching the two haves then drilling it out a little smaller then the diameter of the cable.

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Are those plugs from the big box store? They look identical to the ones I have on my system. The cord grip worked just fine on mine. I admit that they were tight, but remember they are a "cord grip" and are meant to me. When you tighten the grip down the wires will separate better and lay flat in the grip. Good luck with the build!

 

[Begin2Brew]

Are those plugs from the big box store? They look identical to the ones I have on my system. The cord grip worked just fine on mine. I admit that they were tight, but remember they are a "cord grip" and are meant to me. When you tighten the grip down the wires will separate better and lay flat in the grip. Good luck with the build!

I ordered them from Granger. I just feel they pinch too much in one small area. If the radius was a little larger it would spread the force out more around the cable.

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[Begin2Brew]

Ordered the voltage regulators last night for a whopping $13.80. They have a longer lead time so I figured better order them now and have them on hand.

On another note I am not too keen on the idea of adding a timer for $160 so I started looking for other options and ran accross this PID with a timer built in.

1/16 DIN PID Temperature Controller w/ Timer [SWA-24X1] - $57.50 : auberins.com, Temperature control solutions for home and industry

I am thinking I could use it as the HLT controller as I would not need the temperature control once I started the boil.

 

[canyonbrewer]

I use the Auber asl51 timer. 45$ I think.

 

[Begin2Brew]

Received a gift card from the Mrs. (love that woman) to Amazon for some of the items I need for this.

Purchased:
2 PID temperature controllers
2 SSR's
2 Receptacles for the pump

total $153.83

 

[canyonbrewer]

I ordered them from Granger. I just feel they pinch too much in one small area. If the radius was a little larger it would spread the force out more around the cable.

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I drilled out the plug grips. Much better

 

[Begin2Brew]

So today I added my drain to my ejector pit. I want this to be portable so I used these clamps. Cost me $51 for it all and includes the fitting for the sink.

 

[Begin2Brew]

I drilled out the plug grips. Much better

I just did the same usin a 1/2 bit and my new drill press. Cord grips still give a good squeeze but don't crush the cable.

My next purchase will be the panel so I can start installing some of the components I have.

 

[Begin2Brew]

Since I was lucky and received a 10 gallon Blichman for Christmas I decided I could move forward and use my old boil kettle and add the element I built earlier. This will eventually become my HLT. Also scored an enclosure from work they were throwing out. It's not large enough for the full build and I want to hold off on installing the second element in the blichman until everything else is ready. I still plan on brewing either on the stove if it's cold out or outside if it's nice. So i'll use this enclosure to house the controller for one element so I can brew in the basement using electric.

 

[WAORGANY]

Ordered the voltage regulators last night for a whopping $13.80. They have a longer lead time so I figured better order them now and have them on hand.

On another note I am not too keen on the idea of adding a timer for $160 so I started looking for other options and ran accross this PID with a timer built in.

1/16 DIN PID Temperature Controller w/ Timer [SWA-24X1] - $57.50 : auberins.com, Temperature control solutions for home and industry

I am thinking I could use it as the HLT controller as I would not need the temperature control once I started the boil.

I also decided to go with a Auberins PID with timer as well to use for additions as well.

 

[Begin2Brew]

Installed one of the heat sinks with an SSR in my pilfered enclosure. I bought the ones from Auberins.

 

[Begin2Brew]

Well received my enclosure this week and purchased the cable and plugs to build my power cable. So I built the cable and began cutting the holes in the control panel.

 

[Begin2Brew]

Received my element receptacles last night so just need to drill the bottom holes in the panel and I can wire up one PID and run a test. If all goes well I can get of the stove and brew in the basement with limited functionality. I made a power cord that is long enough to run out to my deck if I feel the need to brew outside this summer. Next order will be the switches, lights and relays.

 

[lonepalm]

Nice work...scribed

 

[Begin2Brew]

Got a good start on the brew bench tonight. Mine will need to be movable so I added casters to it. I also plan to add a hood above using some 3/8 plywood and 2x4 for support. Not sure how well that will work but I am going to give it a try. I also plan on using a few bathroom vents to use to exhaust the steam. Stay tuned to see if was a success of failure. One other thing I noticed I have to do is to change the side the cable comes out on my HLT. I have to move it to come out the back not the front.

 

[Begin2Brew]

Did a little work on the panel last night and moved the cable to the back on the box on my HLT. Tonight I hope to do a water test and see how it works. If all goes well the Blichman will get its element and I can then go full electric.

 

[Begin2Brew]

Did some finishing on the temp probe so I can hook that up. Once that was done did some testing. Boiling water has never been so exciting. I started in PID mode and ramped up from 60 to 100 then 150 and finally to 200. Then switched over to manual and went for the boil. Set the PID to 95% and brought it up to 200 then brought it down to 65% and maintained a nice boil.