Steampunk Control Panel Mount

[Stoutson]

Thought I would share my swing out mount that I made. I would also like to thank Kal for the instructions on how to build control panel.

 

[fizzix]

I think there should be equipment awards as that whole setup is impressive.
The hard pipe gives it that brewery look!

 

[Monty0124]

That's fantastic, well done!

 

[Stoutson]

I think there should be equipment awards as that whole setup is impressive.
The hard pipe gives it that brewery look!

Thank You, I wanted to start brewing about 5 years ago, first I was going to build a Brutus 10 propane setup until I stumbled on the electric brewery site that took me on a long ride. Couldn’t have a nice setup in a crappy garage so I had to get garage to the level of what I envisioned for my brew setup. Now finally I will brew my first ever batch of beer tomorrow. A Dechuttes Twight Summer ale.

 

[sillbeer]

Nice looking mount. I finished my panel up today but I have one problem I need to troubleshoot. I was considering different types of mounts but I'm thinking I will build a 45 degree stand on top of my table, (similar to a piano book panel) for the panel to lay on.

 

[Stoutson]

That sounds good, I was interested in steampunk lighting and wanted to build some of those things so this gave me the opportunity to do something along those lines. How long did it take for you to assemble your panel? I think it took me a couple months if I remember correctly.

 

[sillbeer]

I built it in about 3 weeks working on it off an on. Cutting the holes and painting it took about half the time.

 

[Stoutson]

Not to bad, a lot of wiring.

 

[Stoutson]

 

[fizzix]

I was really hoping it looked that good inside. Have seen some spaghetti.
You win the internet today.

 

[BitterSweetBrews]

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Very nice, very clean. Great job!

 

[Tbagger]

Very well done! Looks neat and clean both inside and out!

 

[Kmo4040]

Awesome build, very clean look. Love the room as well.

 

[Blazinlow86]

Very nice

 

[kal]

As others have mentioned, nice clean job - well done! You should be proud!

Kal

 

[Stoutson]

Thanks Kal, I am kinda proud
Put a lot of time and effort into everything. Now hopefully the Beer that I make will turn out as good as everything else. And a big thank you to you for posting plans for the whole setup.

 

[kal]

If you put as much attention to detail into the beer I'm sure it'll be great!

Kal

 

[cubalz]

Very nicely done!

 

[Esmitee]

Very cool

 

[milldoggy]

Love that power meter!

 

[etk29321]

That all looks awesome! Is the wall behind it brick veneer? I was really wanting to do that in my brewery I'm building, but the bricks seemed to cost many times what tile does. Where you able to find a good deal on it somewhere?

 

[Stoutson]

That all looks awesome! Is the wall behind it brick veneer? I was really wanting to do that in my brewery I'm building, but the bricks seemed to cost many times what tile does. Where you able to find a good deal on it somewhere?

Yes all that is real brick cut to 1/2" thick with cement board behind it, nothings cheap and I have been working on that space on and off
for 5 years. But finally making beer!

 

[augiedoggy]

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just a heads up, I would pick up some spare ssrs if you havent already as those are counterfeits according to this.
https://www.ul.com/newsroom/publicn...nterfeit-ul-recognition-mark-release-13pn-52/

and many of the fakes are only using components rated for 10a regardless of the rating on the sticker.

 

[Stoutson]

just a heads up, I would pick up some spare ssrs if you havent already as those are counterfeits according to this.
https://www.ul.com/newsroom/publicn...nterfeit-ul-recognition-mark-release-13pn-52/

and many of the fakes are only using components rated for 10a regardless of the rating on the sticker.

No wonder they were only $1.75 ea

 

[Stoutson]

No wonder they were only $1.75 ea

After looking all that over it does look like your right, bummer. Better get new ones. Good Eye!

 

[Esmitee]

After looking all that over it does look like your right, bummer. Better get new ones. Good Eye!

I got exactly 22 minutes out of my Fotek ?40 AMP? SSR, before it melted down . I was timming how fast the temperature was rising, and at 22 minutes...poof. it was toast.

 

[Stoutson]

I got exactly 22 minutes out of my Fotek ?40 AMP? SSR, before it melted down . I was timming how fast the temperature was rising, and at 22 minutes...poof. it was toast.

I ordered some new ones
https://www.automationdirect.com/ad...,10A_-_75A_(AD-SSR6_Series)/AD-SSR625-DC-280A

 

[universalfrost]

You care to point me to a build list and wiring diagram for your panel?

Yours looks great.

Also why did you not use contactors along with those ssr's?

 

[augiedoggy]

You care to point me to a build list and wiring diagram for your panel?

Yours looks great.

Also why did you not use contactors along with those ssr's?

you dont need the contactors, they are just there for added safety and to remove the voltage when off as well as current.

 

[Stoutson]

You care to point me to a build list and wiring diagram for your panel?

Yours looks great.

Also why did you not use contactors along with those ssr's?

What I did was look on Google images
https://www.google.com/search?q=ele...Z8KHU0BDD0Q_AUICigB&biw=1707&bih=844&dpr=1.13