So do diy my setup or just go with the unibrau

[rpolzin25]

+1 on this. Be sure to budget enough for the space to be user friendly:

Big sink with spray hose
Hot water
Floor drain (easier for many tasks than the sink)
Plenty of extra regular outlets (think kitchen outlets)
Storage including hanging / drying space
Room for fermentation chambers and kegerators

I think its going to be like a 12 x 12 area. I am not teribbly concerned about the outlets as I know i can always run more since I have done that myself in the past. The kegerator may not actually sit in the room because I plan on having a bar area nearby where I will run the taps through the wall w/ the kegerator on the other side.

 

[BeardedBrews]

I think its going to be like a 12 x 12 area. I am not teribbly concerned about the outlets as I know i can always run more since I have done that myself in the past. The kegerator may not actually sit in the room because I plan on having a bar area nearby where I will run the taps through the wall w/ the kegerator on the other side.

Sounds like a great plan. Having the fermentation chamber close to the boil kettle really helps with convenience. You can eliminate lifting completely until the beer is in the keg, which makes everything easier and safer.

I use a pump to go straight into the carboy, and then CO2 to go straight from the carboy to the keg. Only ever lifting empty carobys is great, and the kegs have nice strong handles.

 

[rpolzin25]

So I have a quick question on fuses. I see some people use breakers in their panels and others use actual fuses. Wondering if there is a benefit either way?

Any suggestions on something in particular? Thanks

 

[BeardedBrews]

Fuses are cheap but you have to keep spares, you can reset a breaker if it trips.

You can even go the combo route and put a breaker in to act as the switch:
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_32&products_id=580

A switch like that could take the place of the combination small switch and contactor approach.

 

[rpolzin25]

Well I went ahead and ordered a scratch/dent enclosure w/ heatsink from auberins as well as the ezboil power regulator. I went w/ the 120 model though on the ezboil as I realized I really didn't need the extra features of the 300 model and probably wouldn't really use them. So definitely on track to keep the controller cost to under $300. I will have to keep track of all my expenses post it when all is said and done.

 

[augiedoggy]

So just wanted to double check on a few things.

Would the enclosure I am looking at be a good overall size/deal since I can have the controller portion precut and get the heat sink with it? Was going to do the 40 amp heatsink which is a $20 addition. I have to order the Ezboil from auberins which would be $5 shipped and adding this to the order brings it to $20 shipped. I figured I might want to order this now w/ the savings on the enclosure.

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34&products_id=340

And then I just wanted to double check on the temp probe parts to make sure everything would go together like I think it would.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/RTD-Pt100-Tem...%3A7059a6331590a7884447d813ffc518a1%7Ciid%3A1

http://www.ebrewsupply.com/xlr-male-panel-outlet-pre-wired-w-4ft/

http://www.ebrewsupply.com/xlr-female-plug/

And then this should be what i need for the safety lock?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EYDB09I/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Now would I need to purchase some DIN rails for the inside of the enclosure? And is there anything else I might be missing. I know I need to look for some fuses.

heres the same pt100 probes for a couple bucks less each.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RTD-PT100-T...d88111f&pid=100623&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=131845878196

I would go with these for my pt100 control panel control panel wiring.... your looking at like $1.50-2.00 each with wires and connectors soldered on vs $8 plus shipping each...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Pair-Avia...093229?hash=item5692345f2d:g:pG4AAOSw-0xYWm6U
I use these same connectors and they work fine.

This all adds up Trust me.

 

[jayjaytuner]

thinking about ordering the unibrau pro 100l vessel & basket... by itself waiting on my quote.

 

[augiedoggy]

Here are the pumps Brau uses... I don't believe they are food grade or have a coated magnet.(maybe someone else can confirm). add the $4 power supply and you can buy it for less than half of the cost as Brau sells them for with shipping. http://m.ebay.com/itm/24V-DC-Mini-B...3A8f8e41841590a605d4b8f12dffc35abe%7Ciid%3A19 I believe the cheaper tan p38 pumps are better since they are made of food grade pps plastic and have a sealed coated magnet designed for food grade use.