So I'm building a spike based 15 gal E-herms system, all TC fittings, with a 30 amp Auber EZbrew panel, 2 blichmann riptides and a stainless CFC and I have a questions for you owners.
I worked with a spike rep to set up my system and she was awesome and answered every question but I need a sanity check on one of my specs:
- I asked them to remove the third TC port from the back of the HLT that is intended for the temp probe. I intend to have the HLT water always circulating, so I was planning to put my temp probe on a tee on the outlet of the HLT recirc port. Is that a bad idea?
- Also based on this thread I may want to upgrade my panel to the 50 amp version - I just need to replace the SSR's and the plugs right? My contactors are all 63A rated so no issues there - or would this require a complete rebuild? I am in the process of assembling my panel from Auber right now.
- How effective is the whirlpool with the heating element in the boil kettle? I'm interested in getting the clearest wort possible into my fermenter, and I would prefer not to use a hop spider, but I don't know if that's realistic or not.
Edit:
After looking at my panel I think the only thing I need to replace is the input power plug - I used 8 gauge wire for all the input power and a single leg should never carry more than 30 amps so that should be plenty. Auber was also out of all their 30amp parts so they sent me all the parts for their 50 amp panel for free (great customer service!) - So after looking through the two parts lists for the Brewbuddy I and Brewbuddy II, I think I already have a 50 amp panel... unless I'm missing something
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