twardnw
Well-Known Member
So I've been brewing extract batches for ~2 years, and they are definitely improving, but I am moving into AG now. Scored a couple of 1/2 bbls kegs and 2 propane burners, and then began ordering other bits and pieces.
The idea behind my system. I live in a rental house, and there is no convincing the landlord that I 'need' a 240v 30amp outlet in the garage. So, that outs going 100% electric. I also do not have the patience to wait for a 1500w element to bring 5+ gallons of water up to temp in my HLT.
Enter the 'hybrid' system. HLT will be propane and electric powered. I will use propane to do the 'heavy lifting' and get the water from tap-temp up to ~150 manually, and then switch over to PID controlled 120v 1500w element to bring the water to temp, and maintain.
I then have a 60qt igloo cube (their 'marine' one) for my MLT, and the final keg is to be the BK, entirely propane heated.
Don't have money for pumps right now, so I am building a 3-tier sculpture.
Here's a wiring diagram of my control box:
Spot any problems?
The idea behind my system. I live in a rental house, and there is no convincing the landlord that I 'need' a 240v 30amp outlet in the garage. So, that outs going 100% electric. I also do not have the patience to wait for a 1500w element to bring 5+ gallons of water up to temp in my HLT.
Enter the 'hybrid' system. HLT will be propane and electric powered. I will use propane to do the 'heavy lifting' and get the water from tap-temp up to ~150 manually, and then switch over to PID controlled 120v 1500w element to bring the water to temp, and maintain.
I then have a 60qt igloo cube (their 'marine' one) for my MLT, and the final keg is to be the BK, entirely propane heated.
Don't have money for pumps right now, so I am building a 3-tier sculpture.
Here's a wiring diagram of my control box:
Spot any problems?