waffle's brewery build

[waffle418]

Ok I'm stuck in wiring... I can't figure out the 3 position switch wiring based on PJ's design. My 3 position only has 4 posts and I'm not sure how to wire it correctly. Could someone give me some help?

 

[P-J]

Ok I'm stuck in wiring... I can't figure out the 3 position switch wiring based on PJ's design. My 3 position only has 4 posts and I'm not sure how to wire it correctly. Could someone give me some help?

You need to order extra terminal blocks that you would install on each switch as needed. If you ordered the switches from Auber Instruments, they carry the necessary modules. Selector Switch, 3-Position Maintained 2 NO, 22mm and the Extra Teminal Blocks


Hope this helps.

 

[waffle418]

You need to order extra terminal blocks that you would install on each switch as needed. If you ordered the switches from Auber Instruments, they carry the necessary modules. Selector Switch, 3-Position Maintained 2 NO, 22mm and the Extra Teminal Blocks

Hope this helps.

Oh that makes much more sense. Thanks PJ!

 

[waffle418]

Ok I was slowly progressing and happily tinkering when I had time. Last night, fired up the control panel, no bangs, no magic smoke, lights lit up like they were supposed to and I was happy. This morning I punched the holes in the keggles and became SUPER frustrated because I can't get the nut to grab the threads and tighten down. I'm using the pre-built kits from kal as I was given them for christmas Any help/tips would be soooo appreciated.

 

[MrSaLTy]

Look back at Kal's instructions... Do you still have the black rubber washer on the element? I think you have to remove that when using his setup as the silicon O-ring is used instead. Not sure the kit is exactly the same as his guide but check this page....

http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/heating-elements?page=3

 

[waffle418]

Look back at Kal's instructions... Do you still have the black rubber washer on the element? I think you have to remove that when using his setup as the silicon O-ring is used instead. Not sure the kit is exactly the same as his guide but check this page....

http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/heating-elements?page=3

I thought that too, but it's already removed. I'm worried that the keggle is too thick for the elements.

 

[waffle418]

Ok, I'm having an issue with this not providing power to my BCS... The BCS powers up when I plug it into the wall but when its pluged into the 110v I get nothing :/ Any suggestions?

 

[waffle418]

I'm back at it and I've run into another snag... I can get the bk to fire when I have it in manual, but when I go to bcs it fires as if its in manual mode... even when the SSR isn't firing, the contactor is... any suggestions?

 

[waffle418]

I tried to troubleshoot the issue and tested the hlt setup as well. Even when the SSR isn't on, the contactor provides the full 240 to the plug. I'm really confused how this is possible since shouldn't this cut one of the power legs and not proved the full power? This is over my head and is super frustrating.

 

[beluedog]

Can you repost your latest wiring diagram and maybe some pictures of the contactor and ssr wiring progress. Will be really hard to troubleshoot without knowing more.

 

[waffle418]

Using this, I've rewired the box exactly as shown.

I'm having the issue where I can hear the contactor fire whether the BCS or manual. The SSR is working correctly as far as I've tested. Its weird like theres 240 regardless of wheter the 240's on or not.

 

[beluedog]

the contactor IS suppose to close when its in manual OR auto. I think you are seeing voltage leak across the ssr. I assume you dont have anything plugged in, but if you had an element plugged in it should work as intended.

 

[waffle418]

I didn't think of that! Thanks so much, I'll test it out with an element and see what happens.

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[beluedog]

remember do not dry fire your element or you will fry it

 

[waffle418]

remember do not dry fire your element or you will fry it

Amen!!! Oh and THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. That was exactly it!! The SSR leakage was tripping me out for almost 3 months... I've already congregated the troops for a brew session in the next couple of weekends.:rockin:

 

[BrewdogSC]

How did you make out mounting the heating elements to the Keggles? What was the issue when mounting the heat elements? This is what I plan to do for my system as I already have the keggles on hand. Thanks!

 

[waffle418]

How did you make out mounting the heating elements to the Keggles? What was the issue when mounting the heat elements? This is what I plan to do for my system as I already have the keggles on hand. Thanks!

I ended up getting a couple of welding spuds and silver soldering them on... it makes it a very nice tight seal!!! Check out Bobby_M's site... here they are http://brewhardware.com/fittings-75/120-spuds

 

[BrewdogSC]

Thanks a lot waffle, I was just looking at his site. Good luck with your Brewing session! I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes.

 

[waffle418]

I ran a *test brew* with some water... mainly hunting for leaks and road bumps I'd run into... found a couple weldless that had to be tightened up, but other than that... it went swimmingly... This weekend, I think were going to test brew a coffee stout which we've made several times and will be able to tell if anything isn't right. Ill try and take some pics of the setup once I get the area cleaned a bit more... I'm really excited and mad at myself for not asking for help earlier!

 

[BrewdogSC]

Glad the test run went well!! Looking forward to seeing pictures from the first brew!!🍻


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