Electric boil kettle control

GAM · Post by **GAM** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:05 am

Hoping to build this weekend. I am thinking of bl & red to the controler with a ground on that box. Bl & red with a ground to the element. Could someone have a look at the build after I'm done before I plug it in?

Also is there a problem with using the pot on propain with the element in the pot?

Sandy

CorneliusAlphonse · Post by **CorneliusAlphonse** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:35 am

GAM wrote:Hoping to build this weekend. I am thinking of bl & red to the controler with a ground on that box. Bl & red with a ground to the element. Could someone have a look at the build after I'm done before I plug it in?

Also is there a problem with using the pot on propain with the element in the pot?

Sandy

Propane would be an issue depending on what's on the outside of the pot - would quickly melt the insulation on your wires

GAM · Post by **GAM** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:49 am

Metal box on the outside and I would remove the wire.

S

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:49 pm

I'd recommend looking at the StillDragon tri clover bulkhead so you could remove the element entirely and cap the fitting when using propane.

GAM · Post by **GAM** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:19 pm

I was hopping to not alter the pot with welding.

S

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:23 pm

The bulkhead in referring to is weldless:

http://stilldragon.com/index.php/2-tric ... tting.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

jtmwhyte · Post by **jtmwhyte** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 3:42 pm

jeffsmith wrote:The bulkhead in referring to is weldless:

http://stilldragon.com/index.php/2-tric ... tting.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That fitting is fucking sweet. I tried to cobble something like that together before I soldered my ferrule into my keggle. If I ever do it again this is the route I'll take

CGT · Post by **CGT** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:02 am

Hey guys,

I'm doing the same thing. Just bought a new pot and 4500W element from Dave at Everwood (Thanks, Dave!). I found this on amazon.ca for a controller: http://www.amazon.ca/RioRand-Rectifier- ... regulators" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thoughts on this? Think it'll work?
Anybody have any tips on putting together all the pieces?

thanks
Chris

bluenose · Post by **bluenose** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:32 am

does it have a heat sink?

looks pretty good otherwise

GAM · Post by **GAM** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:53 am

It is just big enough for the element and the heat sink looks small. Should work.

Sandy

CGT · Post by **CGT** » Mon Apr 06, 2015 12:02 pm

Yeh, I'll probably have to hook up a heat sink is what I was thinking also. Ok thanks, guys!
Chris

CGT · Post by **CGT** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 11:46 am

A friend of mine pointed out to me that this unit (http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00JJGM ... 3JGESWVM9Q" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) actually has a fan in it (look closely and you can see it). Awesome. I've ordered it, and when I start construction I'll post photos and my insctructions.
Chris

greatwindowsss · Post by **greatwindowsss** » Wed Apr 15, 2015 5:07 am

I'm also new here and I'm looking forward to learn from you guys.

I'm happy to be part of this community

CGT · Post by **CGT** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:40 am

jtmwhyte wrote:It's not cut or nearly assembled yet. I'm using the electric brewery kettle build as a template

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Hey Trevor,

that chematic cutaway you posted was from the Electric Brewery. Did you follow their plans? I was wndering if you put anything between your gang box and the kettle? (they put a faceplate and a washer). I was thinking I wouldn't bother with that and was just wondering what you did.
thanks

Chris

CGT · Post by **CGT** » Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:42 pm

Hey all,

anyone know where I can get food-safe silicone sealant in the Halifax area?
thanks

Chris

Hobbitfu · Post by **Hobbitfu** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:29 am

Hey Chris. Did you get that voltage regulator set up? How does it connect input from wall plug in and output to element? Looking at some options but personally won't be using a PID controller, just a direct manual control of element. Thanks!

CGT · Post by **CGT** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:29 am

Hey Trevor,

no I haven't done my wiring yet I'm afraid. I'm lazy. I'm in the process of sealing the thermometer properly so there are no leaks. Once that's done, then the wiring! I plan to post steps and photos once I get more done. I'll also post the wiring diagram that a friend of mine with electrical experience helped me with

CHris

Hobbitfu · Post by **Hobbitfu** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:37 am

I'm looking to get something together for my elements soon and deciding on some options. Would you be willing to send me the electrical diagram so I can decide if that works for me?

Also looking at this as a ready to go option :

http://m.ebay.ca/itm/191523884209" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

But is a bit pricier as I need 2...

Let me know. Thanks!

CGT · Post by **CGT** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:54 pm

Sure thing. I'll get it up this weekend for you to take a look at.
What size element will you have? That box at the link looks pretty cool, but is only good for 2400W at 120V and 20A.
chris

Hobbitfu · Post by **Hobbitfu** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:56 pm

I have 120v 1500w elements (run 2 in a pot - have more flexible than going with 1 element at 240v...). I do 5g batches and find 2 1500w elements work great

Hobbitfu · Post by **Hobbitfu** » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:57 pm

Don't have a dedicated space so don't want to limit to 240v at this point

AllanMar · Post by **AllanMar** » Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:35 pm

Could anyone with one of these eBay 10kW controllers post back on the part number on the Triac/SCR (connected to heatsink) and the rough dimensions of the heatsink?
I'd be curious to run some numbers on it.

bluenose · Post by **bluenose** » Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:40 pm

AllanMar wrote:Could anyone with one of these eBay 10kW controllers post back on the part number on the Triac/SCR (connected to heatsink) and the rough dimensions of the heatsink?
I'd be curious to run some numbers on it.

No!

AllanMar · Post by **AllanMar** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:28 pm

bluenose wrote:
AllanMar wrote:Could anyone with one of these eBay 10kW controllers post back on the part number on the Triac/SCR (connected to heatsink) and the rough dimensions of the heatsink?
I'd be curious to run some numbers on it.
No!

Haha, I suppose what you don't know won't hurt you.

Hobbitfu · Post by **Hobbitfu** » Thu Jul 30, 2015 1:59 pm

Just ordered a couple of the 10kw ones from eBay. A little overkill for me right now, but will allow me to upgrade in future. (I use 2 1500w elements on 110v). The bigger heatsink and fan will be better than the smaller rated ones.

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