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Thaks Adam. I'll take a look at the config text and post a correction...I wonder if my blog post truncated the text. Regarding the gauges, yep this was due to zooming. Unfortunately my laptop's graphics card is a bit limited so it doesn't support very high screen resolutions. I figured I'd zoom out ...

Thanks, I wish I could say I came up with everything on my own, but I basically looked at as many HERMS systems as possible and took some ideas from each. I was originally planning on building a sealed heat exchanger made out of various plumbing fittings with a pressure relief valve for safety. I pr...

Hi all, I documented each step in my brew session on my blog today (from startup to boil). There probably isn't any new information there that hasn't already been covered somewhere in this forum, but it might be helpful to some to see a brew session from start to finish. I tried to include as many p...

I'm assuming you're looking for something that allows you to easily detach the probes from the BCS without having to unscrew the connecting terminals. If so, I used these male/female connectors from radio shack: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103292&y=5&x=9&retain...

No, both the HEX and HLT use 1500 watt 110v water heater elements. On the brew stand I essentially have three outlets each controlled by an SSR; one for the pump, one for the HLT, and one for the HEX. Likewise I have three outlets on my patio, one existing 110v 15amp line, and two dedicated 110v 20 ...

I ended up taking the simple approach by switching the probe between two fittings. So during system startup the probe is inserted into the heat exchanger. Then before I start recirculating the mash, I move the temp probe to the output of the heat exchanger. I brewed my first batch last Saturday and ...

Good point about the short, I hadn't thought of that. I saw some relays for around five bucks at radioshack. I like that idea because it still keeps things automated rather than using a manual switch. Thanks guys, when I make up my mind I'll post an update.

Duh, I should have thought of that. See, I figured I was probably over-complicating it. I don't see any reason why that wouldn't work and it's more simple and more automated than manually flipping a switch. Thanks for the suggestion!

I'm still in the process of building my HERMS but I think I ran into a problem. I have an HLT (5 gallon cooler) with an element and a temp probe. I also have a HEX (2 gallon cooler) with an element and a temp probe. I have a third temp probe on my HXE outlet. My original plan was to have a state for...

Thanks for the feedback np0x. I figured it would probably work but I thought it would be a good idea to run it by someone else to see what they thought. I'm finishing my basement right now, so it'll probably be at least a month before I get my HERMS put together. When I do, I'll do some testing and ...