Gaptooth Brewhouse is ready for action!

[klyph]

Just think how many "OH Chit!" brewers out there that already have their keg tops cut off, oops too late. Read, learn and make notes on ideas for the future build.

Count me as one. Though I have been planning an inverted keg system since before I saw this thread, pickles has executed it masterfully.

 

[BrewBeemer]

Too many kegs already cut up the wrong way time to think it out being they are harder to locate free or cheap these days.

 

[BrewBeemer]

I only have eleven 15.5 and three 7.75 virgin kegs now, thinking it out before cutting them in the future. The Jack Daniels 15.5 keg will be a keeper just to look at, Jack made bier, WTF?

 

[pickles]

Thanks again guys, I never really saw this design as being that innovative. I wanted something simple to use, hard plumbed in ss, and be consistently accurate. What I'm impressed with is the BrewTroller! I'm using version 1.2 (which is no where near as sophisticated as 2.0 Beta) and it is controlling my elements with PID control, has timers and alarms for different steps, turns pumps on and off. I am blown away by what this thing can do and I'm just testing it with water right now. I can't wait to run a session in "AutoBrew"! I've also decided to replace some of the remaining threaded fittings on the keggles with tri-clovers to allow for easier cleaning when I need to break down the system. Right now I plan on CIP, but I've had to remove some components for repair and tweaking and it's like solving a puzzle in reverse when taking this thing apart. Not easy at all!

 

[Reelale]

Linky linky for Brewtroller source? I'm just hitting dead links.

 

[pickles]

Brewtroller

 

[Reelale]

Thank you. I know Brewtroller was an open-architecture build, with lots of customization, but what is the basic, out-of-the box controller? Or do you have to build it too?

 

[Reelale]

Never mind, I just found the 3.3 main board. Is this what you started with?

 

[pickles]

Brewtroller is based on a Sanguino board. They sell the Brewtroller board (soldered or as a kit), LCD, switches, pin connectors, relay boards and continue to upgrade the software and make new hardware as users as for improvements or make their own. If an improvement by a user has merit for mass production Matt and Jeremiah make it available for the masses for the most part. BrewTroller Store

 

[pickles]

No, I have a 3.1 board, that one is the newest iteration. Only minimal changes between the two.

 

[RegionalChaos]

Bravo! Looks real nice man.

 

[Reelale]

Brewtroller is based on a Sanguino board. They sell the Brewtroller board (soldered or as a kit), LCD, switches, pin connectors, relay boards and continue to upgrade the software and make new hardware as users as for improvements or make their own. If an improvement by a user has merit for mass production Matt and Jeremiah make it available for the masses for the most part. BrewTroller Store

Thanks. I'm still deciding which way to go. Currently a single PID would suffice for a RIMS I have planned, but I like the functionality and expandability of the interfaced controllers for future upgrades. Easy to build just what you needed?

 

[pickles]

I know nothing about electronics and I was able to build a working BrewTroller, made temp sensors from scratch. It was very straight forward, the members on the BtewTroller forum are a great resource.

 

[Reelale]

I know nothing about electronics and I was able to build a working BrewTroller, made temp sensors from scratch. It was very straight forward, the members on the BtewTroller forum are a great resource.

Thanks. I'm beginning to make up my mind.

 

[BrewBeemer]

I know nothing about electronics and I was able to build a working BrewTroller, made temp sensors from scratch. It was very straight forward, the members on the BtewTroller forum are a great resource.

That's great you attacked this project and won, congrats.
PS, checks in the mail, thanks.

 

[pickles]

Updated some pics in OP

 

[Burgs]

i came

 

[Jester369]

Holy $$$, batman! The flow meters are $454.88 at McMaster

System looks SWEET, btw...

 

[StainlessBrewing]

That's a beutiful brew rig! What makes me so jealous is that I can get all of that stainless stuff dirt cheap being that I'm in sales selling it all BUT I have no clue on all grain brewing. I'm only on my second batch but maybe some day I will try. On the side note I have seen a lot of people stating how they love Swagelok fittings. You really want Swagelok or Parker if you builging an aircraft for certification reasons but for brewing beer it doesn't have to be that brand. There are multiple other companies that carry compression fittings that will WOW you on price compared to Swagelok (VERY EXPENSIVE)....ex: SSP, Ty-lok, Hy-lok, Hamlet, Kor-lok....and more. Whatever one you do go with, the dual ferrule is the most applicable design. It helps keep your tubing from twisting when you are tightening the fitting unlike the single ferrule design. Same with "Triclover" ex: Dixon, VNE, Waukesha, G&H, Jensen ...and so on, same chit just different manufacturer in sanitary products.

 

[BrewBeemer]

That's a beutiful brew rig! What makes me so jealous is that I can get all of that stainless stuff dirt cheap being that I'm in sales selling it all BUT I have no clue on all grain brewing. I'm only on my second batch but maybe some day I will try. On the side note I have seen a lot of people stating how they love Swagelok fittings. You really want Swagelok or Parker if you builging an aircraft for certification reasons but for brewing beer it doesn't have to be that brand. There are multiple other companies that carry compression fittings that will WOW you on price compared to Swagelok (VERY EXPENSIVE)....ex: SSP, Ty-lok, Hy-lok, Hamlet, Kor-lok....and more. Whatever one you do go with, the dual ferrule is the most applicable design. It helps keep your tubing from twisting when you are tightening the fitting unlike the single ferrule design. Same with "Triclover" ex: Dixon, VNE, Waukesha, G&H, Jensen ...and so on, same chit just different manufacturer in sanitary products.

Great reply Zach!

 

[BrewBeemer]

Holy $$$, batman! The flow meters are $454.88 at McMaster System looks SWEET, btw...

You didn't price out the panel meters or other needed support units that transfer the flow meters signal to other equipment. Add this cost to support these flow meters. These are not your regular LHBS basic or plastic El Cheapo flow meters. The real deal for lab equipment.

 

[GreenMonti]

I haven't been on in a while. I missed this until now.


Damn, that looks good. I now see how those parts are used. Sweet.

 

[BrewBeemer]

Keep up with new technology or become a dinosaur GreenMonti LOL! JK sorry had to chime in on ya.

 

[pickles]

You did a fantastic job welding! I wish you lived closer I have more I'd love for you to weld. Your a top notch weldor, thanks again!

 

[GreenMonti]

Keep up with new technology or become a dinosaur GreenMonti LOL! JK sorry had to chime in on ya.

Ha,Ha. No worries.

You did a fantastic job welding! I wish you lived closer I have more I'd love for you to weld. Your a top notch weldor, thanks again!

Thank you for the complement. Your more then welcome. I'd be happy to do the other work for you if you decide too. If it is able to be mailed that is. I not that mobile.LOL

 

[kladue]

Here might be some usefull info for the flow meters http://www.lakemonitors.com/documents/LakeFlowStatManualLFSM-905.pdf, should be the model in the pictures of the rig

 

[pickles]

The problem is that they were custom made for GE and also have a temperature sensor in them. They aren't the typical flow meter that Lake Monitors sells. CodeRage sent an RFI them a few months ago and got some info, all of which is Greek to me but he thinks it'll be able to be implemented.

 

[kladue]

Do you have the 4-20 MA output version, or the voltage output version ?.

 

[pickles]

These output 0-5v and have a temp sensor setting (CodeRage tried to explain this part but I was lost) of either 100, 110, or 115C.

 

[diatonic]

All I have to say is...