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by BCS Portland
Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BCS for electronic dummies?
Replies: 3
Views: 3076

Re: BCS for electronic dummies?

It can be overwhelming to the non techie/engineer/electrical type. The basic BCS programming for what you want to do is simple. The actual wiring of the device into an appropriate box with the SSR and pump is complex if you don't understand electric, but rather simple if you do. If you do this you s...
by BCS Portland
Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using Temperature Ramping on a Freezer
Replies: 6
Views: 6960

Re: Using Temperature Ramping on a Freezer

Did you read this thread? http://www.embeddedcontrolconcepts.com/ ... 04797#p921

Think it will have some good info for you.
by BCS Portland
Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: Toggle Switch Wiring Question
Replies: 19
Views: 23955

Re: Toggle Switch Wiring Question

Took advantage of a nice sunny day yesterday to rewire my panel (3rd time's the charm?) and set the switches up for 5v operation. Couldn't figure out why it wasn't working until I realized I forgot to connect the hot side of the SSR's to the pumps/rims heat -duh! Anyway all works, I feel a bit safer...
by BCS Portland
Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rims Tube - Temperature Swing
Replies: 5
Views: 8424

Re: Rims Tube - Temperature Swing

I've got a temp probe @ Rims tube exit and one in the mash. The Rims tube probe controls the heat and I usually set my temps 1 degree higher than I want the mash to be at. That is the one part of my system that seems to be finally settled.
by BCS Portland
Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:27 am
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: Cryodem D2425's and wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 2747

Re: Cryodem D2425's and wiring

Been discussed before on this forum. SSR's will leak voltage without a proper load. Use a test appliance like a fan or lamp.
by BCS Portland
Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: BCS in Action
Topic: Single tier, 3 pump automated build
Replies: 35
Views: 87426

Re: Single tier, 3 pump automated build

That is one neat clean looking build. I especially like the graphic showing the flow. I need to upgrade mine to copy your design.
by BCS Portland
Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: Toggle Switch Wiring Question
Replies: 19
Views: 23955

Re: Toggle Switch Wiring Question

You could grab any DC wall wort you have laying around and attach it to the 5V and Ground leads and you'd be in business to control everything manually. If you're already wiring switches how I put on the diagram, then you've already tied all the 5V (manual input side) and ground leads together. Bec...
by BCS Portland
Wed Sep 15, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: Toggle Switch Wiring Question
Replies: 19
Views: 23955

Re: Toggle Switch Wiring Question

That low voltage solution does look to be a safer way to go. I'm no electrician, so take this FWIW - if the BCS craps out for some reason, will you still be able to run anything? Wouldn't you potentially be stuck without pumps, etc.??
by BCS Portland
Fri Aug 06, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: Roadmap and Feature Request
Topic: Force Run at Powerup needs new processes added
Replies: 11
Views: 12410

Re: Force Run at Powerup needs new processes added

Bought the fabric and some nylon thread. Begged the wife to sew it up. She taught me how to do it but I am pretty bad at it.

http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/sheer- ... abric-.htm
by BCS Portland
Thu Aug 05, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: Roadmap and Feature Request
Topic: Force Run at Powerup needs new processes added
Replies: 11
Views: 12410

Re: Force Run at Powerup needs new processes added

I dream of CIP. I'd be able to brew more because my back would like it. My initial testing of lining my MLT with a Brew In A Bag Voile bag is that it makes MLT cleaning much easier. It also does a great job of clearing the wort faster. Only issue comes in with a large grain load. You still have to s...