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RyanKraus

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HERMS e-brewery 50A 240V for back to back brewing

I am selling my HERMS Electric Brewery to down size. I have 4 small kids, and I just cannot use the system as much as I want.

Selling Price: $3,250.00 (I am willing to pack and ship all but the stand)

More "larger" Pictures are available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/113872688@N06/

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Controller:
50A control panel for back to back batches: For easily producing 5 - 10 gal batches. 15 gallons of finished product is possible (19 gal boil kettle). A single 5500 element is used in both the boil kettle and hot liquor tank. Both heating elements may be run at the same time in order to speed up brewing or back to back batches.
I purchased the original plans to make this brewery from Kal at http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/control-panel
My design varies slightly from this, but the concept is the same…

Key Master ON/OFF
E-stop
10’ long 50amp 4-prong stove power supply cord
Auber Instruments PID controllers and timer. All controls are independently hooked up to common alarm with separate ON/OFF switch.
Heating element ON/OFF light, (piece of mind an visual understanding of heating cycle)
Master Heating Element switch with independent ON/OFF switch for safety and control
3-120V auxillary outlets. Each has its own ON/OFF switch. Can be used to run 3 pumps independently.
3- RTD inputs with quick disconnects
2- 30 amp output plugs for HLT & Boil Kettle

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HLT:
76 qt Stainless steel stock pot withlid and tri-clad bottom
50’ Stainless Steel Tubing for heat transfer.
5500 watt water heater element (grounded) (PID controlled) with 9’ 30amp plug
RTD thermocouple with quick disconnect
Sight glass
3-piece stainless steel ball valve
Stainless steel quick disconnects
Water return, for mixing HLT water for better heat transfer and consistent temperatures during the HERMS mashing process

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MLT:
76 qt Stainless steel stock pot with lid and tri-clad bottom
Bubble wrap insulation to slow heat loss
RTD thermocouple with quick disconnect
Sight galls
3-piece stainless steel ball valve
Stainless steel quick disconnects
Custom made to fit stainless steel false bottom
Silicone tubing to return wort to top of grain bed

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BK:
76 qt Stainless steel stock pot with lid and tri-clad bottom
5500 watt water heater element (grounded) (PID controlled) with 9’ 30amp plug
RTD thermocouple with quick disconnect
Sight glass
3-piece stainless steel ball valve
Stainless steel quick disconnects
Stainless steel inlet tube for whirl-pooling wort

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Extras:
Two (2) stainless steel pumps. -Steel Head & March 815 with Chuger/march Stainless Replacement head.
Blichman Hop Rocket with stainless camlock quick disconnect fittings
Six (6) hoses with camlock ends
One (1) hose from chiller to carboy with Blichman threaded connection

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Below is the build sheet for the parts that I purchased to build this system. The list is as accurate as I could make it.

If you have any questions, I would be happy to contribute what I learned during the build. I have had the system for a little over a year, and have produced quite a few batches. The system efficiency ranges from 75% to 85%, however, it is capable of higher efficiency based on brewer practices.

Supplier
Discription; Part Number; QTY

morebeer.com
Weldless Sight Gauge 16" - Stainless WL121 3
Silicone Tubing (1/2" ID) - By the foot H985 30

ebrewsupply.com
DIN Rail Connecting Bridge DIN_TERM_BRIDGE 3
1/3m Din Rail, 1m pkg 1-3-M-DIN-RAIL 1
240v 2P 25a, 110v Coil, DIN Rail Contactor 25a-din-contactor 2
White 220v 22m LED white-220v-22m-led 2
220v 2P 63a, 110v Coil, DIN Rail Contactor 63a-DIN-Contact 1
DIN Rail Terminal Block TERM_BLOCK 30
DIN Rail Terminal End Block TERM_END_BLOCK 8
DIN Rail Terminal Seperator TERM_SEPS 4
DIN Rail Terminal End Caps TERM_ENDS 4
Yellow LED Push Button 2-way Switch XB2-BW3561T 2
Blue LED Push Button 2-way Switch XB2-BW3661T 3
Red LED Push Button 2-way Switch HB2-BW3462 4
NEMA Enclosure 400x400x200 ENCL4x4x2 1
2-Way, 1 NO Contact, Switch SWITCH21NO 1
Push button, NC Contact PUSHBUTTONNC 1
Add on NO Contact NOCONTACT 1
Add on NO Contact NOCONTACT 6

ebay.com
50 AMP SPA DISCONNECT PANEL UG412RMW250P W/ GROUND FAULT ...* (230885574690) [not for sale, but included as you will want to have one]
NEMA L6-30R Twist Locking Socket Receptacle 30A 250V UL L...* (160916900537) 2
9' Line Cord With Marinco L6-30 Loocking Plug 30Amp 250Vo...* (110967833550) 2
LOCKNUT 1" NPT 304 STAINLESS STEEL LOCK NUT O-Ring Groove...* (290700312209) 2
304 Stainless Steel 1/2" NPT - 1/2" COMPRESSION FITTING 2...* (280802568929) 2
1pc 110V 120V 22mm Flash Light Red LED Active Buzzer Beep...* (400331769823) 1
Solid State Relay SSR-40DA 40A /250V W I/O 3-32VDC/24-380...* (230882802535) 2
Red Sign Round Button Momentary Press Pushbutton Switch N...* (321011290121) 1
1 NO key 2 Position Selector Select Switch Maintained (300628559877) 1
New 3 Position 2NO Maintained Select Selector Switch (300619324995) 1
★ Thermal Grease Paste Compound Silicone for CPU Heat Sin...* (390383281761) 2
1pc 24V 22mm Flash Light Red LED Active Buzzer Beep Indic...* (370673053599) 1
304/304L SS Tubing Coil - 1/2" OD x 50' Stainless Steel (290507661450) 1
Swagelok 1/2" tube x 1/2" femaleNPT elbow ...* (180993329137) 2
New Pro-Chef Large 76qt. Stainless Steel Stock Pot Commer...* (181008554178) 3
New Petra PET90-2088 4-wire Range Standard Power Cord (380464852955) 1

Midwestsupplies.com
17 3/4" Diameter False Bottom with Feet - Stainless Steel S6626 1

Northernbrewer.com
Shirron Plate Chiller SKU: 7538
March 815-PL Pump (added stainless head) - 6 foot power cord and plug SKU: 40781
Steel Head Pump - 4 foot power cord and plug
Blichman Hop Rocket

auberins.com
120V 15A US Socket, Panel Mount, NEMA 5-15R Item #: OUTS1 3
Easy Timer with Dual Settings Item #: JSL-71 1
1/16 DIN PID Temperature Controller (SSR control output) Item #: SYL-2352 2
Liquid Tight RTD Sensor, 2” Probe, Weldless Fitting -*8 ft Deluxe Cable Item #: PT100-L50M14 3
Universal 1/32 DIN PID Temperature Controller Item #: SYL-1512A 1

automationdirect.com
SUPPLEMENTARY PROTECTOR 1 POLE 15A B CURVE WMZS1B15 1
SUPPLEMENTARY PROTECTOR 2 POLE 25A B CURVE WMZS2B25 2
SOLID ST RELAY 40A SPST VDC INPUT N.O. 24-280 VAC PANEL MOUNT AD-SSR640-DC-280A 2
LEGEND PLATE FOR 22mm POTENTIOMETER 0 to 100 MARKING ECX2640 1
MUSH PB OPERATOR, SPARE, 5/PK, RED, 22mm, TWIST-TO-RELEASE, ILLUMINATED PL1298P-5 1
KNOCKOUT PUNCH 22mm HOLE CUTTING TOOL INCLUDES DIE & DRAW STUD 109220 1
MUSH PB 22mm PLASTIC RED N.C. 120V TWST-REL 40mm HEAD LED-ILLUM GCX1226-120L 1

proflowdynamics.com
1/2" Type A Adapter, SS316 A050-SS 3
1/2" Type B Coupler, SS317 B050-SS 7
1/2" Type F Adapter, SS318 F050-SS 7
1/2" Food Grade Gasket G050-SS 10
1/2" Stainless Steel Ball Valve - 3 piece BV050-SS-3 3

amazon.com
2x*Camco 02963 5500W 240V Screw in Water Heater Lime Life Ripple Element - Ultra Low Wat* 2

bargainfittings.com
1/2" SS Camlock F style fitting Quick Disconnect 1/2" Camlock F 1 1
1/2" SS Camlock A Style Quick Disconnect 1/2" Camlock A 1 1
1/2" SS Camlock F style fitting Quick Disconnect 1/2" Camlock F 2 2
1/2" SS Camlock B Style Quick Disconnect 1/2" Camlock B 6 6
1/2" NPT SS 2 piece ball valve 1/2 SS 2piece valve 2 2
. Whirlpool / Side pickup fitting kit
- Compression adapter fittings 1/2" male npt x 1/2" tube - Standard option Wirlpool / Side pickup 1 1

Misc Wiring Homedepot

Misc Hardware Homedepot, Menards, Northernbrewer
 
I'd post this over on pro brewer, there's a few people looking for something like this.
 
John,
Not looking to part anything out. It is a great brewery together, but thank you for your interest. Kal does sell the controller on his website if you want to buy one already put together. Ebrewsupply.com also sells kits if you are interested in a DIY.


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Mcroth,

Thanks for the heads up I will look into the other site tonight.

Ryan


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Dang! I'm looking for a plate chiller. Good luck on the sale
 
Dang that an awesome set-up wish I were closer since I'm sure shipping would be outrageous! Someone is gonna get a good deal!


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Thanks BC!
If you change your mind let me know, I can look into pricing to ship it out UPS for home delivery, or FedEx Freight if you have a loading dock.
 
The kettles are 75 qt Pro Chef Commercial Grade Stockpots. However they can hold a full 19 gallons hence the post states 76 qt.

The elements are attached straight through the side wall of the kettle, with a stainless steel nut and o-ring on the inside. I used a washer between the wall of the kettle and the heating element to tie in my ground. I then have all the wires under heavy duty heat shrink tubing.
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7gal of water from 52F to 150F ....19.5minutes (75@5; 102@10)
18.25gal of water from 52F to 150F...49.5 minutes (61@5; 73@10)
The test was run with both heating elements running at the same time. One was heating the 7 gals, and the other was heating the 18.25 gal. Neither kettle had their lid on.

My last brew was with a buddy (Belgian Strong Ale) we did a modified 10 gal batch for 12 gallons to the carboys (6gal for each of us). The boil volume was 15 gallons. 2 gal boil-off/hr with 1 gal left behind for trub collection.

FYI Every 1gal is ~29/32" of depth in the kettle. So there was ~ 3-5/8" head room. We did not boil over. I ran the boil kettle up to 185F automatically and switched to manual (its really still auto, but you control the power level) to bring it up to 211F while stirring until the hot break dropped down.

Hope that answers your questions. Thanks for looking
 
Alright guys, I just lowered the asking price to $3250. This is a complete system that works wonderfully. I am sick that I have it for sale, but as I mentioned before, my life has other priorities at this time.

It is a Kal Clone 50A B2B controll pannel, 2 stainless steel pumps, plate chiller, Blichman hop rocket, and all stainless steel 19 gal commercial grade kettles. Willing to take reasonable offers, and work out shipping if needed.

Plug and Play! All you need is an empty carboy and a 50amp 4 prong service (like an electric stove outlet). It is a steal at this price!
 
The system is spoken for, pending payment and delivery. I will let you all know if the deal falls through.


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I would consider it. What kind of power do you have in NZ? You would have to have 50amp 250v at 60Hz.
Anyway the system is spoken for. I have been working with a guy in NC. I will be delivering it in a few weeks. If for some reason it falls through, I will let you know.



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