Looking for plans to build a simple controller for EBIAB

[Philip G Mayfield]

Howdy guys, long time lurker and home brewer. I'm moving to WA state where electricity is much cheaper than here in CA, and starting to plan for a EBIAB setup.

I'd really like to build something like the {High Gravity 240} system. Seems pretty simple, PID + switches for heat and pump. Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[JDXX1971]

I imagine someone will be along shortly to help you out. @doug293cz has a schematic for you I am sure.

Oh and welcome to HBT!!!!

 

[staticfritz]

several people have threads on their builds. some as simple as on/off switches to fully automated controllers
Mine is a relatively simple layout electrically that gives a lot of nice manual control
My wiring was only tough because I squeezed it into a pretty small enclosure
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/my-relatively-small-240v-panel-ebiab-build.641155/

 

[doug293cz]

Yeah, I have a few designs for e-BIAB controllers. Be as specific as you can about what features and functions you want in a controller, and I'll see what I have to match it, or modify one to match. I'll be a little busy the next couple of days, so my responses might be a little slower than normal.

Brew on

 

[Philip G Mayfield]

Yeah, I have a few designs for e-BIAB controllers. Be as specific as you can about what features and functions you want in a controller, and I'll see what I have to match it, or modify one to match. I'll be a little busy the next couple of days, so my responses might be a little slower than normal.

Brew on

Thanks guys! Doug293cz, I'm thinking that the schematic you did that was used for the Short Circuit Brewers ebiab video might be good enough for me. The only thing I can think that I'd like additionally would be a master switch, or kill switch? Basically something so we can effectively leave the controller plugged in when not in use and only power up when needed. I cant really think of any other features that would be needed, but would certainly be open to ideas. Thanks again! Cheers!

 

[doug293cz]

You might want to check out this post in another thread. It shows three design variations. The second one has a master power switch.

Brew on