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by Mach79
Mon Dec 28, 2020 5:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heating Element Question
Replies: 1
Views: 6154

Heating Element Question

This is not a question concerning the BCS itself, but a question for anyone who has used a high temp epoxy or silicone with their heating element. Currently, we have a heating element attached to the Boil kettle using a weldless 1.5" TC Triclamp. The only problem with this set up is the small s...
by Mach79
Sat May 23, 2020 10:43 am
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: BCS-482 Fermentation Question
Replies: 5
Views: 9633

Re: BCS-482 Fermentation Question

Thanks Jon for the reply... wasn't sure if all of the world's craziness had impacted this site. Glad to see there is still some normalcy left in this world. As always, I'm sure there are many ways to skin this cat, but good point on the glycol output & temperature output being same. In our case,...
by Mach79
Fri May 22, 2020 12:37 pm
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: BCS-482 Fermentation Question
Replies: 5
Views: 9633

Re: BCS-482 Fermentation Question

Is this site still active....
by Mach79
Thu May 21, 2020 5:26 am
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: BCS-482 Fermentation Question
Replies: 5
Views: 9633

Re: BCS-482 Fermentation Question

Update + Another Question.... After experimenting with the State Exit Conditions we were able to determine multiple Exit Conditions work for heating or cooling our fermentors. As of now, we have the States as follow: State0 Exit Condition Temp Probe >= 68.5 exit to State1 Exit Condition Temp Probe <...
by Mach79
Wed May 20, 2020 5:58 am
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: BCS-482 Fermentation Question
Replies: 5
Views: 9633

BCS-482 Fermentation Question

Recent upgrades to our control panel now allows us to control temps on two fermentors. I am a comfortable with the wiring and use of SSR's. My question is with writing the Process/States. So far, all of our States have ended with just one Exit Condition. But, there are 4 Exit Conditions listed. Does...
by Mach79
Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BCS-482 Terminal Block Question
Replies: 1
Views: 9499

BCS-482 Terminal Block Question

After contacting Brewers Hardware, we sourced the missing terminal block. I appreciate the advise to contact BH. Initially, BH advised they did not believe they had them, but after a short wait on the phone, I was happy to hear they did have the terminal block replacement. Question- when we receive ...
by Mach79
Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing Terminal Block
Replies: 2
Views: 8908

Re: Missing Terminal Block

I appreciate the response. I will reach out to them today. We are very dissatisfied with Electric Brew Supply. Multiple emails have been sent with no response. Upon receiving our control panel, we have experienced numerous issues. Customer service is not a priority with Electric Brew Supply.
by Mach79
Tue Feb 11, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Missing Terminal Block
Replies: 2
Views: 8908

Missing Terminal Block

We purchased our BCS-482 from Electric Brewing Supply as part of a control panel to drive our system. We are in the process of designing upgrades to our system, such as HLT float switch, Fermentation Cooling for multiple conicals. While mapping out our wiring upgrades, we noticed we are missing a te...
by Mach79
Fri May 10, 2019 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wiring Float Switch to HLT
Replies: 2
Views: 8227

Wiring Float Switch to HLT

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for adding a float switch to a HLT with a 5500 heating element? I have a 2 element control panel from Electric Brew supply. I am assuming the float switch is added between the BCS & the actual heating element to control the power....thanks
by Mach79
Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upgrade- Adding Temp Sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 8937

Upgrade- Adding Temp Sensor

Since setting up system & brew enough recipes to be comfortable, time for an upgrade- ha The brewery is powered by a BCS-482. The original setup (Electric Brew Supply 50a 2 Element system), came with 4 temp probes. The upgrade will be an additional temp probe. The goal is to have a temperature p...