pughww
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I just completed this build. Sourced majority of components through Auber Instruments and BrewHardware.com. Extremely happy with both suppliers.
Control panel build went smoothly, found lots of helpful schematics online for reference.
I silver soldered a total of 5 1.5" TC fittings for both HLT and Boil Kettle. It was not difficult, just use a lot of flux. Not the prettiest solder joints but they are functional.
The 5500 W elements with the integrated 1.5" TC fittings were real slick. Used the 1.5" TC fittings for the temperature probes and whirlpool port. The HLT and Boil Kettle were the units I had from my previous propane setup.
Except for the purchase of one piece of 4x8 plywood, all of the components/wood for the brewery stand was stuff I had laying around. The support for the writing table has the primary purpose to stabilize the stand when all of the slides are pulled out. It is great being able to store the majority of my brewing equipment on this stand. I can easily roll the stand in the corner of my woodshop when not in use.
First brew session went great. What a pleasure using automated temperature control. The EZBoil controller was great, especially with the rotary knob. Instead of trying to modulate the flame to prevent an overboil, turning the power output knob down immediately controlled an overboil.
Control panel build went smoothly, found lots of helpful schematics online for reference.
I silver soldered a total of 5 1.5" TC fittings for both HLT and Boil Kettle. It was not difficult, just use a lot of flux. Not the prettiest solder joints but they are functional.
The 5500 W elements with the integrated 1.5" TC fittings were real slick. Used the 1.5" TC fittings for the temperature probes and whirlpool port. The HLT and Boil Kettle were the units I had from my previous propane setup.
Except for the purchase of one piece of 4x8 plywood, all of the components/wood for the brewery stand was stuff I had laying around. The support for the writing table has the primary purpose to stabilize the stand when all of the slides are pulled out. It is great being able to store the majority of my brewing equipment on this stand. I can easily roll the stand in the corner of my woodshop when not in use.
First brew session went great. What a pleasure using automated temperature control. The EZBoil controller was great, especially with the rotary knob. Instead of trying to modulate the flame to prevent an overboil, turning the power output knob down immediately controlled an overboil.