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Uncategorized Boards => My Rig => Topic started by: mikegraham on June 16, 2016, 09:43:40 PM
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i am about to order parts to make my control panel any suggestions on parts i know i need a pid, ssr and heat sink, temperature control probe,on off switch, led indicator lights.
I am looking to control 1 element no pumps just very basic. :cheers:
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That's the route I took. Except for the lights thats the same set-up I use all in an 8×8 project box.
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Oh and don't forget the GFCI...
You can get a spa panel with GFCI quite reasonably and its not hard to wire up.
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Ya I am going to power the spa panel from my dryer
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Any suggestion on brand of pid Roger
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I'd only use Auber Instruments for your components. I ended up spending more than I needed to just because I tryed to save a couple bucks on components just to turn around and buy it again from Auber. So do yourself a favor and get the good stuff to begin with.
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I'd only use Auber Instruments for your components. I ended up spending more than I needed to just because I tryed to save a couple bucks on components just to turn around and buy it again from Auber. So do yourself a favor and get the good stuff to begin with.
I had some issues with my temperature control and their tech support had me some new controller values after a bit of questioning. Worked great ever since.
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I'd only use Auber Instruments for your components. I ended up spending more than I needed to just because I tryed to save a couple bucks on components just to turn around and buy it again from Auber. So do yourself a favor and get the good stuff to begin with.
I had some issues with my temperature control and their tech support had me some new controller values after a bit of questioning. Worked great ever since.
Yea they have great customer service.
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Ended up finding an inkbird one that's what I ordered
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Interesting... Can it power the elements? Most people use 4500W-5500W elements.
Are you using it for fermentation control or boiling?
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Interesting... Can it power the elements? Most people use 4500W-5500W elements.
was just the inkbird pid and got the ssr its good for the 240v 30 amp i am thinking a 4500W element will be the next order. once i get all the pieces than i will have to get the spa panel
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Oh! Ok I thought you meant one of these https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Itc-308-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B011296704
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Oh! Ok I thought you meant one of these https://www.amazon.com/Inkbird-Itc-308-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B011296704
Nope lol can't wait for the stuff to come to wire it up and make me want to but the other pieces to the set up.. small orders the wife will never know what I buy haha...
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Pid ssr temp probe and heat sink came in now I need the on off switch
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well i have finally started to assemble my whole electric setup i should be brewing on it with in the first 2 weeks of January
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well i have finally started to assemble my whole electric setup i should be brewing on it with in the first 2 weeks of January
Show me a picture or I don't believe you. :wavebeer:
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well i have finally started to assemble my whole electric setup i should be brewing on it with in the first 2 weeks of January
Show me a picture or I don't believe you. :wavebeer:
is this proof enough haha the electrical panel is wired up now i am working on the wiring of the PID and SSR
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Nice! Love the pelican case...
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Nice! Love the pelican case...
thanks i had one just sitting around too small for anything haha.. oh and i hooked it up to 110 just to make sure i wired it right
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all ready to do my first electric brew this weekend kettle has the element installed, wired up and leak tested ya no leaks
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Everything looks great man. The only criticism I have is the electrical box on the outside of the pot. From a safety standpoint it's not water tight. I use these http://m.homedepot.com/p/Greenfield-1-Gang-Weatherproof-Electrical-Outlet-Box-with-Three-1-2-in-Holes-White-B23WS/202188612
If you have a boil over or spill a bit of water on the box it could very likely short out.
Check out this site for a detailed description on how to build the element assembly. http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/heating-elements?page=5
Good luck man!
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Thanks Roger
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Everything looks great man. The only criticism I have is the electrical box on the outside of the pot. From a safety standpoint it's not water tight. I use these http://m.homedepot.com/p/Greenfield-1-Gang-Weatherproof-Electrical-Outlet-Box-with-Three-1-2-in-Holes-White-B23WS/202188612
If you have a boil over or spill a bit of water on the box it could very likely short out.
Check out this site for a detailed description on how to build the element assembly. http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/heating-elements?page=5
Good luck man!
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took your advice and got the other box for it thank you I was not thinking about a boil over thank you better safe than sorry
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finally my first electric brew i have to make a brew bench next than make my next electric kettle.