Schnitzengiggle
Well-Known Member
I am extremely interested in building an all electric Brutus 20 style brew system, however, I am fairly electronics dumb when it comes to automation.
My interest lies in a single tier 2 keggle system, I do not have a 240v supply available, but I may be willing to have an electrician come out and run a 240v line from my box to my backyard.
I really like the Simple Brewery design, and the 2P-Twent-E desings.
I currently brew 10 gallons the old fashioned way, picnic cooler MLT and a single 15 gallon pot w/1 burner.
I want to continue having the ability to brew both 5 and 10 gallon batches with an electric system. I also like the HERMs type coil for recircualtion and chilling.
Can someone explain exactly what a PID controls (I assume temps?) and SSRs (I assume turning the elements on and off via PID?)
I do not know anyone who has a brew rig, whether it be a direct fire, or electric let alone any type of automation.
I have read through many threads here including JKarps, Boerderij_Kabouter, and The Pol's, but still do not have a clear understanding of the electronics and automation.
I am fairly DIY oriented, and have access to family members who weld/fabricate, but do not have a great understanding of brewing electronics, so any help would be greatly appreciated as well as some suggestions, such as what you would have done differently on your electric systems.
My interest lies in a single tier 2 keggle system, I do not have a 240v supply available, but I may be willing to have an electrician come out and run a 240v line from my box to my backyard.
I really like the Simple Brewery design, and the 2P-Twent-E desings.
I currently brew 10 gallons the old fashioned way, picnic cooler MLT and a single 15 gallon pot w/1 burner.
I want to continue having the ability to brew both 5 and 10 gallon batches with an electric system. I also like the HERMs type coil for recircualtion and chilling.
Can someone explain exactly what a PID controls (I assume temps?) and SSRs (I assume turning the elements on and off via PID?)
I do not know anyone who has a brew rig, whether it be a direct fire, or electric let alone any type of automation.
I have read through many threads here including JKarps, Boerderij_Kabouter, and The Pol's, but still do not have a clear understanding of the electronics and automation.
I am fairly DIY oriented, and have access to family members who weld/fabricate, but do not have a great understanding of brewing electronics, so any help would be greatly appreciated as well as some suggestions, such as what you would have done differently on your electric systems.