lzrdkng14
Well-Known Member
I am in the process of planning out my electric brewery and would like to get some input from everyone here. I am planning this in phases, Phase One being a single vessle PWM controlled system (no pumps). But my ultimate vision is to have 3 vessel HERMS system with a BCS to automate things.
So here is what I have planned out so far. For the BK I will use a Sanke keg and will put a bottom drain in place of the ball valve. Here is my parts list:
SS 3 piece ball valve
2" Tri Clover to 1/2" Male NPT
2" Tri Clover Clamp
2" EPDM Sanitary Gasket
1/2" x 8" stainless nipple <- Need a source for this in SS
1/2" SS 90° FPT x FPT Elbow
1/2" Full Bore hose barb
1/2" Silcone Tubing - 15 ft
6" Thermowell
Weldless Thermometer Install Kit
Miljoco Thermometer w/ 6" stem
As for the Heating Element, I used Kal's site as a guide:
5500 watt ULWD Heat Element
Metal Box
Metal Cover
10/3 Wiring
3 Wire Plug
Lastly, for the control panel...I am using a box that is large enough for some expansion later but not super huge to make this phase 1 look silly. I would like to have a key control the power and also have a green light when the main power is on. The heating element would be controlled by the red illuminated switch and the PWM would turn the power up and down. A yellow push button would be used as an emergency shut off.
Weigmann SC121204GNK Enclosure
40a SSR
PWM - Bakatronics
22mm Illuminated Switch - Red
22mm Switch with Key
22mm Light - Green
22mm Emergency Stop
Receptacle
I feel that this system will let me get my "feet wet" in the electric brewing game, but also let me expand later without sacrificing too much. The only item here that I see would be replaced is the Thermometer, which I could probably sell.
So here is what I have planned out so far. For the BK I will use a Sanke keg and will put a bottom drain in place of the ball valve. Here is my parts list:
SS 3 piece ball valve
2" Tri Clover to 1/2" Male NPT
2" Tri Clover Clamp
2" EPDM Sanitary Gasket
1/2" x 8" stainless nipple <- Need a source for this in SS
1/2" SS 90° FPT x FPT Elbow
1/2" Full Bore hose barb
1/2" Silcone Tubing - 15 ft
6" Thermowell
Weldless Thermometer Install Kit
Miljoco Thermometer w/ 6" stem
As for the Heating Element, I used Kal's site as a guide:
5500 watt ULWD Heat Element
Metal Box
Metal Cover
10/3 Wiring
3 Wire Plug
Lastly, for the control panel...I am using a box that is large enough for some expansion later but not super huge to make this phase 1 look silly. I would like to have a key control the power and also have a green light when the main power is on. The heating element would be controlled by the red illuminated switch and the PWM would turn the power up and down. A yellow push button would be used as an emergency shut off.
Weigmann SC121204GNK Enclosure
40a SSR
PWM - Bakatronics
22mm Illuminated Switch - Red
22mm Switch with Key
22mm Light - Green
22mm Emergency Stop
Receptacle
I feel that this system will let me get my "feet wet" in the electric brewing game, but also let me expand later without sacrificing too much. The only item here that I see would be replaced is the Thermometer, which I could probably sell.
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