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by Pezzonovante11
Mon May 18, 2015 7:38 am
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: 24 vdc Wire Gauge for Valves
Replies: 15
Views: 10750

Re: 24 vdc Wire Gauge for Valves

For what it's worth I use ethernet cable for my 24VDC valves (non-solenoid). I was a little worried about current so I used two wires for 24v+ and another two for ground so I'm dividing the current by double the copper. Should handle 1 amp easily. Still have 4 wires in the cable for other nefarious ...
by Pezzonovante11
Sat Feb 07, 2015 10:30 am
Forum: Troubleshooting and Support
Topic: Trying to direct connect to a Macbook with no luck
Replies: 12
Views: 8175

Re: Trying to direct connect to a Macbook with no luck

Just thought I'd throw a quick tip out there. I use MACs and I had a hell of a time connecting to my BCS. Download a program called LanScan. It's free on the app store. The icon for it is a little duck head picture. Just connect your BCS to a LAN port on your router and power it up. Start the lansca...
by Pezzonovante11
Fri Dec 20, 2013 6:37 pm
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: Retrofitting Valves with Actuators
Replies: 0
Views: 19334

Retrofitting Valves with Actuators

Hi all. Don't have a BCS, yet. Still planning everything out for my brewery. Going all tri-clamp. I will be using mainly butterfly valves. I will probably go with 1" butterfly valves from brewer's hardware. Can anyone recommend an electric actuator that would fit these valves without any modifi...