Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:14 am

codewritinfool wrote:...and watch www.poweredbycode.com for do-it-yourself temperature controllers, data loggers, automation, etc. for brewing.


OK, you've got my attention...the page is blank though...Code, you big tease :cry:
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Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:34 pm

ZZ wrote:
Dave the brew guy wrote:...Just play with the equipment, you'll figure out what works for you.

I've been playing with my equipment for years but what does that have to do with brewing?
That's what I thought after my first episode of lunch meet! :wink:
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:34 am

I made some upgrades to my system over the last couple months. I built a control panel and also added a float switch to the MT to control the sparge level.

Control panel...
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Sparge float switch...
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Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:39 am

Monster Mash, That a pretty great looking system, thanks for sharing the photos! Brew Strong!
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Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:43 am

hey monster mash, you have a scematic and parts list for that control box, you got my mind running a bit with it.

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Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:21 pm

scphantm wrote:hey monster mash, you have a scematic and parts list for that control box, you got my mind running a bit with it.

thanks


I don't have the parts list handy but here is the schematic.

I changed the 240v relays to mechanical relays to make it easier to switch both legs of power. The SSR's only switched one side which kept 120v live and I didn't feel safe with that.

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Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:19 am

It is not as fancy or automated like some of yours but it is functional.

Here is my setup; I am not sure if it would be classified as a system.

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Stand folded and put away so I can park in the carport.
Carboy1: Blonde
Carboy2: Pale Ale
Carboy3: Pale Ale
Bottled: Amber Lager, Porter
Kegged: Star San, empty, empty, empty, empty, empty
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Monster Mash wrote:I don't have the parts list handy but here is the schematic.

I changed the 240v relays to mechanical relays to make it easier to switch both legs of power. The SSR's only switched one side which kept 120v live and I didn't feel safe with that.

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Looks great but, $10 bucks say that your insurance denies your claim when you burn down the place. If your missing that magic little UL sticker they act like it's a get out of jail free card! :lol:
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