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by gbrewer
Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: Ready to program my ECC system - Words of Wisdom?
Replies: 26
Views: 19049

Ready to program my ECC system - Words of Wisdom?

I have all my components for my brewing system and am ready to begin the programming portion of the ECC control. I would appreciate any ideas of what works well and what hasn't worked well. I have toyed with some of the current system examples but this is still my first actual controller. Here is a ...
by gbrewer
Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: Wiring/terminal blocks
Replies: 3
Views: 3116

Re: Wiring/terminal blocks

Bus Bars seem to be the cleanest and easist way to complete this process. I plan on using two bus bars in my relay enclosure. One will be for the hot side and one will be for the common. You could also consider running your common from relay to relay instead of back to the common bus bar for a clean...
by gbrewer
Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heat Exchanger Temperature Probe Placement
Replies: 19
Views: 11836

Re: Heat Exchanger Temperature Probe Placement

I have read the arguement of placing the temperature probe on the output side of the HE. I really don't understand it. Isn't the element a simple "on / off" control? How is someone able to accurately automate the temperature of the mash if the temperature they are using is coming directly ...
by gbrewer
Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heat Exchanger Temperature Probe Placement
Replies: 19
Views: 11836

Heat Exchanger Temperature Probe Placement

Hey guys, I just purchased my ECC unit and am excited to receive it. I currently have a brutus style unit that I have designed but added my own touches to. This includes an actual 24 volt gas value instead of the "ASCO" valve. I will be heating my HLT using LP gas. I will also be adding a ...