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by missing_link
Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best idea for HLT control
Replies: 5
Views: 4620

Re: Best idea for HLT control

For questions regarding valves and such - try www.homebrewtalk.com your likely to get many more replies to your question there.

I am using electric for my HLT and MLT so I can't help you with the propane valve question

Linc
by missing_link
Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: BCS in Action
Topic: My Brew System Build
Replies: 28
Views: 78449

Re: My Brew System Build

In PID mode it is supposed to slow the heating as it approaches the set point so as to not overshoot. In my first run it worked great

Linc
by missing_link
Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: Using wireless access point??
Replies: 13
Views: 11565

Re: Using wireless access point??

I already received mine in the mail though I have not had time to mess with it yet. Maybe this weekend.

Linc
by missing_link
Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:05 am
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: Using wireless access point??
Replies: 13
Views: 11565

Re: Using wireless access point??

I ordered the D Link DWL-2100AP from tiger direct.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... DWL-2100AP

I tried posting a link.

Linc
by missing_link
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: Using wireless access point??
Replies: 13
Views: 11565

Re: Using wireless access point??

I have a wireless network now and wireless printserver. This week I'll be adding the wireless access point for the BCS and a wireless media center for listening to music.

I need to hire me a computer wizz to come to my house!!

Linc
by missing_link
Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: Using wireless access point??
Replies: 13
Views: 11565

Re: Using wireless access point??

The unit I ordered can be a bridge, access point, or router. I guess I'll have some fun getting this thing set up
by missing_link
Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: BCS in Action
Topic: First brew session with BCS.....
Replies: 2
Views: 24464

Re: First brew session with BCS.....

I'll get some pics eventually.

My box is just 3/4 inch plywood as a test. Next I'm going to make the box out of aluminum which should help with the heat.

Linc
by missing_link
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:06 am
Forum: BCS in Action
Topic: First brew session with BCS.....
Replies: 2
Views: 24464

First brew session with BCS.....

Did my first brew with the BCS on Saturday. My brewery in a box worked perfectly. I mounted my SSR's to a 9x8 piece of aluminum and all 4 are on the same piece. Because my pumps, heat exchangers and electronics are all in one small box, the inside of the box did get quite hot. I am going to add a pi...
by missing_link
Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: BCS Programming
Topic: Using wireless access point??
Replies: 13
Views: 11565

Using wireless access point??

I just ordered a wireless access point to use with the BCS. I have a working knowledge of wireless networks and stuff but I am no expert. Is it difficult to get your home wireless network to see the BCS this way? The one part of brewing with the BCS over the weekend I did not like was having my lapt...
by missing_link
Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:28 am
Forum: Wiring, Electrical, Relays and Sensors
Topic: Thermowell question
Replies: 17
Views: 11762

Re: Thermowell question

You don't need a thermo well with the BCS-460 probes, they are in one already. You will just need a bushing to go from 1/4 FPT to 1/2 MPT.

Linc