New Grainfather - control box fitting

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MarkF_2703
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New Grainfather - control box fitting

Post by MarkF_2703 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:52 pm

I have just bought a new Grainfather, fitting the new connect controller box it is not exactly a snug fit, it will not move when operated but I fear it may become dislodged when upending the unit during cleaning, it can be moved around on its lugs, anyone else found this?

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Re: New Grainfather - control box fitting

Post by chefgage » Wed Oct 18, 2017 5:56 pm

Yes mines the same. I think the idea is its easy to remove. If your upending the grainfather just have one hand near the top and sort of put your thumb over the controler. Thats what i do :)

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Re: New Grainfather - control box fitting

Post by MarkF_2703 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 6:05 pm

Ah great, thanks, I haven't even plugged it in yet :oops: information overload ATM trying to work out recipes, all the talk of grain absorption being wrong in the online recipe builder etc. It looks like it could just do with a little wedge behind the control box above the lug to firm it up a bit. Too much time on my hands waiting for a few bits to arrive before the first brewday with it :D

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Re: New Grainfather - control box fitting

Post by Fil » Wed Oct 18, 2017 6:45 pm

+1 remove the control box and wiring before cleaning... its just a few socket/plug pulls and a lil unscrew of the probe retainer..
ist update for months n months..
Fermnting: not a lot..
Conditioning: nowt
Maturing: Challenger smash, and a kit lager
Drinking: dry one minikeg left in the store
Coming Soon Lots planned for the near future nowt for the immediate :(

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Re: New Grainfather - control box fitting

Post by MarkF_2703 » Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:11 pm

Cheers Fil, yep, that is a consideration.

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Re: New Grainfather - control box fitting

Post by Fil » Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:32 pm

well when i say before cleaning. DOH!!. Using the pump to recirculate both cleaning solution and its rinses will require the controller.

just pull it prior to the upturn to drain and fully dry before stashing ;)

enjoy the g/f..
ist update for months n months..
Fermnting: not a lot..
Conditioning: nowt
Maturing: Challenger smash, and a kit lager
Drinking: dry one minikeg left in the store
Coming Soon Lots planned for the near future nowt for the immediate :(

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Re: New Grainfather - control box fitting

Post by chefgage » Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:35 pm

It all seemed a bit complicated when i first got mine but after the first brew with it, it is easily understood :) . Go luck for the first brew day.

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Re: New Grainfather - control box fitting

Post by MarkF_2703 » Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:28 am

Thanks, I did an AG brew day course last weekend, and it seemed quite straight forward so looking forward to it.

Official word from Grainfather....
Hi Mark,

Thanks for your email.

The we have given it a slightly looser fit because we found the old one was too tight and people had trouble removing it. It is normal for it to be loose but we would definitely suggest removing it when you clean the unit.

Kind regards
Kim

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Re: New Grainfather - control box fitting

Post by shepp » Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:05 am

MarkF_2703 wrote:
Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:28 am
Thanks, I did an AG brew day course last weekend, and it seemed quite straight forward so looking forward to it.

Official word from Grainfather....
Hi Mark,

Thanks for your email.

The we have given it a slightly looser fit because we found the old one was too tight and people had trouble removing it. It is normal for it to be loose but we would definitely suggest removing it when you clean the unit.

Kind regards
Kim
Mark you must have a lot of time on your hands :roll:

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Re: New Grainfather - control box fitting

Post by MarkF_2703 » Thu Oct 19, 2017 1:40 pm

Yep I do and it takes seconds to ask, especially with the price of the kit.

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