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by mpilchuk
Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:06 am
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: best sensors...
Replies: 17
Views: 19657

Re: best sensors...

bbrally, I got the same numbers. When I plugged them in the other day, that temp probe went off the charts. Today, it seems to be working. I just ran a test with some water and there is about a degree difference when at 90F. I'll soon use your other thread to get the numbers closer Thanks. Good stuf...
by mpilchuk
Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:12 pm
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: best sensors...
Replies: 17
Views: 19657

Re: best sensors...

Thanks, I did it with x1000 and my numbers are A-.0011038767 B..3822582E-4 C. 7.159652E-8 This shows up as A. 0.0011038767 B.0.0002382256 C. 7.14e-8 A and B seem like they are in the ballpark but C is way out there. I just re-ran the number and got entirely different numbers! 0.047627714 -0.00720693...
by mpilchuk
Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:35 pm
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: best sensors...
Replies: 17
Views: 19657

Re: best sensors...

I have tested the above modification and the temperature readings are ok, off by a degree or two of my fluke digital thermometer. I tried to calibrate the sensor with the data sheet from the manufacturer, but I can't seem to run the resistance numbers through the online calculator and get anything l...
by mpilchuk
Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:36 pm
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: best sensors...
Replies: 17
Views: 19657

Re: best sensors...

I picked up two 10k NTC thermistors for 9.50 off ebay and I have installed one in this housing. I now need the proper cable to test it out. I may also put a conductive jel in the channel the thermistor is in (it didn't seem to have any in it when I took it apart). The device I installed into it is A...
by mpilchuk
Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: best sensors...
Replies: 17
Views: 19657

Re: best sensors...

Clearwaterbrewer,

Look what I discovered.

Nice housing, just need the right type of probe in it.
by mpilchuk
Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: BCS in Action
Topic: My New BCS Box
Replies: 0
Views: 31774

My New BCS Box

Found this great box at a used stuff store. Here's a link to me yapping about it on my club's website:

http://www.novahomebrew.com/index.php/topic,2884.0.html
by mpilchuk
Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:02 am
Forum: BCS Expansion Cards
Topic: BCS I/O Expansion Card
Replies: 15
Views: 27051

Re: BCS I/O Expansion Card

A feature that I would love to see would be proportional output. This could be used to further automate a brew day. With proportional output you could set flow valves to be partially open based on other parameters or a preset value What is this? like less than 5V on/off. 2v, 3v, ? Are there devices...
by mpilchuk
Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting and Support
Topic: Strange Network Issues - Help!?
Replies: 15
Views: 10160

Re: Strange Network Issues - Help!?

Interesting - I did manage to hook it up directly last night to the PC and was able to access it. Of course that keeps me from being able to get online and will also keep me from connecting remotely. I will try the commands at the command prompt tonight when I get home and post those results. Thank...
by mpilchuk
Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:11 am
Forum: BCS in Action
Topic: Double batch brewday (with data!)
Replies: 5
Views: 19695

Re: Double batch brewday (with data!)

ECC wrote:Just with belgian pilsner? I've always had good luck with american 2 row, and marris otter as well. Even at 1.25 qt/lb...
I've observed the problem with pilsner and US 2-row.

I did a patersbier at 142 for 25 minutes. Pretty tasty. The Belgian yeast did a great job with that wort.
by mpilchuk
Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:23 pm
Forum: BCS in Action
Topic: Double batch brewday (with data!)
Replies: 5
Views: 19695

Re: Double batch brewday (with data!)

I have observed the same thing the last few brews, Adam. I thought it was my water to grain ratio so I upped it and I still had the issue toward the end of the sacc rest. I am now going to add rice hulls to future batches.