New Brewer build

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mdunlop
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New Brewer build

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I have learned a tone from this site and thought I would share my build. It's still a work in progress but I think in another month I will be live.

My system has two control panels. My main panel allows full automation from the BCS and provides a manual control if ever needed assuming the BCS falls off line. The other panel will house my BCS. BCS will control my glycol chiller, motor valves (so no hose movement will be required), both heating elements, two pumps and my serving cooler. The BCS panel will be power all the time and I didn't want the main panel that contols the high voltage to be powered all the time.

Stout tank (Not a pleasent experience)
My room has glycol line runs in the wall for two Brewersharware conical. I don't want to hide these so I went the jacketed route. I'm waiting for the plumbing for the pumps and valve and in the process of finishing my BCS panel. I learned a lesson about relay modules. Don't buy an active low relay board. It won't work as discussed throughout this forum.

Here are a few pictures of the last few months progress.

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Re: New Brewer build

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Dude, gorgeous work. Can't wait to see it in action. Well done!

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Very cool. I envy those who can have dedicated brew rooms.

Please keep this thread updated with your progress.
mdunlop
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Re: New Brewer build

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I have my BCS panel just about complete. Waiting for a new relay board. Should be here soon

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I also have been worrking on my manifold: I will have a valve for water into the HLT and to a CFC.

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Credit card has been beated up with all the last minute thing I forgot.


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Re: New Brewer build

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Really nice!!

What valves are those (motorized ball valves)?

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I'd be interested in info on the valves also. I'm currently debating whether to use 3 way or 2 way valves on my new build. There's a little bit of extra flexibility using the 2 way valves, but I could also use the saved outputs for some other uses.
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