Electric control panel build.

[mux]

Beautiful!

 

[hoppyih]

Nice work bro, I'm subscribed on this one.
Being a union man, ure going to need a union rep for the welding, supervising, picking up the mlt and hlt,lol.
Sorry J.K

 

[mux]

A few changes as I go, boil kettle on left 5500 watt element. What was once the mash tun is now the HLT. On the right is the new mash tun.

 

[mux]

Im using bi-metal thermometers, for now. All weldless.
Heres a look into the mash run.





And the exterior.

 

[mux]

Inside the kettle.







Exterior.

 

[mux]

HLT inside.







Exterior.

 

[SmokingDog]

Is there any reason why you couldn't/shouldn't just use the spa-panel (HD $50 one that everyone seems to use for GFCI) as your control box?

Other than space?

 

[mux]

You should read nec 725-54. As far as mixing class 1 and 2 circuits you will be doing that in your control panel any way. I wouldn't tamper with the sub panel in a way that voids the UL listing.

 

[mux]

 

[mux]

HLT prepped for element. I'll install it tomorrow and leak check. Hopefully brewing a rye pale ale this Saturday.

 

[Brickout]

Looks great. I can't wait to get all the parts I need to complete mine.

 

[mux]

Looks great. I can't wait to get all the parts I need to complete mine.

I got the spear and top. I should be out that way Sunday. I'll call you Saturday.

 

[rollinred]

Going back a bit. I am a poor a$$ college kid and I didn't have to buy a single tool to make my electric brewery.

I think the problem is that our average citizen has lost the idea of what "basic tools" means.

Nice work on the build! looks great!

 

[KNOTSANE]

Man, all of you engineers and electricians making all your cool systems really gets my goat. Just kidding guys. I wish I had those tech skills. I can build anything but the electronic part of it confuses the heck out of me. Well if I catch my garage on fire while brewing, at least I can put it out.

 

[mux]

Going back a bit. I am a poor a$$ college kid and I didn't have to buy a single tool to make my electric brewery.

I think the problem is that our average citizen has lost the idea of what "basic tools" means.

Nice work on the build! looks great!

Thanks.

I have friends that have no tools, and couldn't replace a lightbulb. Oh wait- I work with those guys.

 

[FattySparks]

IBEW Local 1 here. Looks good brother.

I saw on a previous post that you have 2300 out of work, and I though our 900 was bad. Damn...

Don't look for work in St. Louis anytime soon. I've only got 6 hours til I finish my apprenticeship, and I'm having trouble doing that.

 

[mux]

IBEW Local 1 here. Looks good brother.

I saw on a previous post that you have 2300 out of work, and I though our 900 was bad. Damn...

Don't look for work in St. Louis anytime soon. I've only got 6 hours til I finish my apprenticeship, and I'm having trouble doing that.

That sucks. I'm lucky to be working 40.

 

[rollinred]

Thanks.

I have friends that have no tools, and couldn't replace a lightbulb. Oh wait- I work with those guys.

I had friends that paid me $20 to change their oil. With them buying the filter/oil and taking the used stuff for recycle...

They could never figure out why I laughed the whole 10 minutes it took me to change their oil.

 

[Brickout]

Man, all of you engineers and electricians making all your cool systems really gets my goat. Just kidding guys. I wish I had those tech skills. I can build anything but the electronic part of it confuses the heck out of me. Well if I catch my garage on fire while brewing, at least I can put it out.

They way I approach things when I don't know enough about something is that it's a new mental challenge. We're never too old to learn something. Go to your library or home center or bookstore, get a book and start reading. There's tons of information in the web now too. Find a friend that knows these things and ask them to teach you. Not just do it for you.

Education and hands on experience can go a long way in life.

 

[mux]

For future reference when filling any thing with a valve- make sure the valve is closed!!

 

[mux]

Well at least I have no leaks, other than the leaks I create.

 

[mux]

Had to get creative on earthing the rubber coated HLT.

 

[mux]

I like to use the 1" PVC 45 elbow so if the element seal were to fail it wouldn't fill with liquid.

 

[mux]

Thermometer is a touch off. Boiled for 30 min and no leaks in the eHLT.

 

[onthekeg]

Making some nice progress on the build Buddy.

 

[mux]

Making some nice progress on the build Buddy.

Hopefully brewing a rye pale ale tomorrow. Everything is coming together.

 

[mux]

Got some grain.



Got some water heating up in my eHLT.

 

[mux]

First rest @ 122 for 30 min.

 

[mux]

Sacchrification.

 

[mux]

These giant thermometers are pretty cool. I can check the temp from across the room!

 

[Spooner61]

Have you thought about digitally controlling temp maybe through a plc or something

 

[mux]

Have you thought about digitally controlling temp maybe through a plc or something

Yeah, my kettle is controlled by a pid and rtd probe. I'm still building my system. Eventually I will have a complete eherms.

 

[mux]

Brewing up some Lakefront Fixed Gear, my new favorite.
Mash at 153 until full conversion, 90 minute boil, wlp001.
5 gallons @ 72% brew house efficiency

13.5 lbs 2 row
14oz crystal 60
10oz special B

.6 Columbus @ 60
.6 Chinook @ 20
1.2 Cascade @5
1.2 Chinook dry 7 days
1.2 Centennial dry 7 days

 

[diS]

Nice work.

What are dimensions of CP?

 

[mux]

Nice work.

What are dimensions of CP?

12x16x8

 

[mux]

Lesson learned! Brew day prep my system, and whats that? Rust?!? Dont leave water in the kettles with elements. The base will rust!