Which High gravity controller?

[chad041]

So I think I have finally narrowed down my brew controllers to High Gravity's EBC SV or the EBC III. I'm currently brewing on propane outside, so either is going to be a huge step up when I install it in my basement. I just can't decide if an extra PID and therm probe is worth $300. Any insight or additional considerations are welcome. Thanks

 

[jeffmeh]

What is the brewing process you plan to follow? It's difficult to offer any insights on the product without knowing how you want to use it.

 

[BudzAndSudz]

I run a single-tier, 3 vessel HERMS system with the EBC-SV and have no problems. As long as you're not lazy about unplugging and replugging heating elements and temp probes you should be good. I use a handheld thermometer to monitor auxiliary temperatures for times when the probe is mandatory (ie, if the EBC-SV is reading temps on the worst return arm from the HERMS coil, and I need to monitor HLT temps for sparge), but it all works wonderfully.

 

[chad041]

I run a single-tier, 3 vessel HERMS system with the EBC-SV and have no problems. As long as you're not lazy about unplugging and replugging heating elements and temp probes you should be good. I use a handheld thermometer to monitor auxiliary temperatures for times when the probe is mandatory (ie, if the EBC-SV is reading temps on the worst return arm from the HERMS coil, and I need to monitor HLT temps for sparge), but it all works wonderfully.

Thanks, that is what I was wondering. I want to do a similar setup. Do you have your controller plugged into a spa panel?

 

[UofMontanaAlum]

I run the EBC III in a single tier configuration with 2 pumps. I love it. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

 

[BudzAndSudz]

Thanks, that is what I was wondering. I want to do a similar setup. Do you have your controller plugged into a spa panel?

I do, that's the grey box you see the EBC-SV connected to in the picture. You also may notice that a 3 foot power cable on a pump isn't quite enough, so surge protector extension cord was the solution!