Let the build begin... e-keggle starts NOW

[k_mcarthur]

really makes no difference, but that was a scheme someone in the know told me was the "norm"

Yes, in this case there is no polarity on heating elements. But if there is a gold screw the hot line goes to it as a rule of thumb.

 

[rgauthier20420]

Yes, in this case there is no polarity on heating elements. But if there is a gold screw the hot line goes to it as a rule of thumb.

I like hearing reasons why things are as they are, so that's very helpful. Thanks!

Edit: As far as how it's connected, is a terminal needed or is screwing down wrapped wire good? I think that's how light switches are secured.

 

[BigFloppy]

Panel coming together nicely. The crappy bit in the middle of the panel (where wood is showing) is where another piece of conduit is going to go

 

[rgauthier20420]

BigFloppy,

Do you know what size screws are needed for connecting the SSR to the heatsink? My package didn't seem to come with any, and I think I have the 40 amp version of that same one.

 

[BigFloppy]

4mm on my build, I also used some "Arctic silver" thermal grease

 

[rgauthier20420]

4mm on my build, I also used some "Arctic silver" thermal grease

Gotcha. I'll be able to pick those up from a box store. Yeah I read people using that stuff. Just ordered some from Amazon. Gotta love free 2-day shipping with Prime!

Looking good btw man!

 

[Flomaster]

Looking good. I can't wait to start my build.

-=Jason=-

 

[BigFloppy]

the case is finished, I threw some water though the rims system this afternoon and cannot believe how efficiently it seemed to heat the water

110v @ 1500w element in the rims tube and I was raising 2-3 gallons of water 2 degrees in a minute

There's a couple of weepy points where water got out but overall - I really can't wait to get my system up and running

 

[CCBrewer]

pics damnit flops.... more pics!

 

[EmDubeu]

Here's my herms hlt setup.

 

[CCBrewer]

Love the coil EdM, where did you get it? welded fittings?

 

[EmDubeu]

Love the coil EdM, where did you get it? welded fittings?

Www.stainlessbrewing.com. 50 feet of stainless coiled 1/2 inch coil, with two 90 degree bends for less than $100. I got some weldless fittings from www.brewhardware.com to attach the coil to 3 piece valves. Those fittings were expensive at about $26 each.

 

[BigFloppy]

ericinthewoods (daughters boyfriend) had some spare grains from a previous brew day and decided to try out the system yesterday, the feedback I'm getting is highly favorable, he thinks he might even have achieved an 89% sugar conversion rate... I seriously have to get my system rigged up

 

[ericinthewoods]

Yeah this made mash and sparging a breeze. The system went from mash temp of 143 to mashout at 172 in a little under 20 mins at 35F ambient temp. While I was pumping to boil kettle, I slowed transfer to avoid cavitation and set the heater to 200 to preheat the wort. I had hot break within 10 min of the transfer. If you use this or a similar build, have your hop additions ready to go.

 

[k_mcarthur]

Floppy and I have worked together on both of our builds, thought I would post my progress. Waiting on one more pid and still need another pump. So close I can almost taste the wonderful brews this machine will make.

 

[ericinthewoods]

While I was pumping to boil kettle, I slowed transfer to avoid cavitation and set the heater to 200 to preheat the wort. I had hot break within 10 min of the transfer.

After trying a few times, I have to recommend against this practice. The heater element has a lot more gunk stuck to it and requires disassembly and cleaning after every brew when it is forced to heat constantly. A good boiler is better than using the heater element.



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