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by Eclipse9101
Fri Dec 27, 2019 12:46 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Control panel build
Replies: 17
Views: 5673

Re: Control panel build

Sorry for the delay in replying guys. The key switch directly switches the 63 amp DPDT contactor. That is the main power in to the entire box. When the key switch is off the only power to the panel is a small 240v feed to the key switch to control that main contactor. I went with a large 63amp rated...
by Eclipse9101
Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:25 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Control panel build
Replies: 17
Views: 5673

Re: Control panel build

Yes I love the balance of automation and hands on to a brewday. It never gets old watching those element indicator LEDs being pulsed on and off via the pid/ssr :wink:
by Eclipse9101
Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:17 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Control panel build
Replies: 17
Views: 5673

Re: Control panel build

Yes mate. I used the ones with product code nac3fpx.

They are rated for 16amps each so well within spec for my elements as they only pull just over 10 amps each. Hope this helps. Good luck with the build :D
by Eclipse9101
Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:11 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Control panel build
Replies: 17
Views: 5673

Re: Control panel build

Haha the yellow was slightly too luminous for my taste :wink:
by Eclipse9101
Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:16 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Control panel build
Replies: 17
Views: 5673

Re: Control panel build

More pics
by Eclipse9101
Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:13 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Control panel build
Replies: 17
Views: 5673

Control panel build

Just thought I'd share a few pictures of my recent control panel build :D I was inspired by NewToHomeBrewTom on YouTube. Managed to source the same sized enclosure bit made a few small changes to the external and internal design. I used large 40amp relays to switch each element on/off via the select...
by Eclipse9101
Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:08 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Fast response HLT
Replies: 14
Views: 4618

Re: Fast response HLT

I would suggest a dedicated Herms pot. Extremely quick temp ramp up. And depending what you build/use I think they look pretty neat and a nice little addition to the brewery! The hlt reserve pot you have made seems to be a dedicated Herms pot in disguise....?
by Eclipse9101
Sat Sep 07, 2019 10:37 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Need help finding 30amp relays
Replies: 10
Views: 3042

Re: Need help finding 30amp relays

Well it won't be switching 40amps. It will be switching about 20amps. 2x 2.4kw elements on each. I think this should be ok as it's only half the relays rated figure. Plus they are DPDT so I can have each element on its own spade connector. Apologies if I don't know enough about this side of things. ...
by Eclipse9101
Fri Sep 06, 2019 6:36 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Need help finding 30amp relays
Replies: 10
Views: 3042

Re: Need help finding 30amp relays

Thanks for the info. I've not been able to find much on these relays from China. But I've seen them in a few panel builds on YouTube and not seen any bad press about them. If I used the British contactor for the mains in, I would still need 3 relays/contactors to isolate the ssrs via a switch on the...
by Eclipse9101
Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Need help finding 30amp relays
Replies: 10
Views: 3042

Re: Need help finding 30amp relays

Actually I think I've found some suitable for the job. What do you think to these. Taiss/JQX-12F 2Z DC 24V Coil 8 Pin 40A DPDT 2NO 2NC Electromagnetic Relay General Purpose Power Relay for Remote Control, Automatic Control System +Wire Terminal (Warranty 1 Years) LJQX-30/2Z DC24V https://www.amazon....
by Eclipse9101
Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:16 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Need help finding 30amp relays
Replies: 10
Views: 3042

Re: Need help finding 30amp relays

I was thinking 1 for the panel live in. And then 3 more - then 1 for each hlt and boiler and 1 for the 3kw Herms pot ssr. Or is this overkill!
by Eclipse9101
Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Need help finding 30amp relays
Replies: 10
Views: 3042

Re: Need help finding 30amp relays

Are these any good?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2138305345
Switchable by 24vdc
by Eclipse9101
Fri Sep 06, 2019 12:54 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Need help finding 30amp relays
Replies: 10
Views: 3042

Re: Need help finding 30amp relays

Cheers Lee. Can these be switched with 24v DC power supply? As I'm trying to keep everything on the panel door running at 24v and 240 kept to the mounting panel inside. Jist keeps it a bit safer. I have 2x 2.4kw elements in my hlt and boiler. Plus a 3kw element in a separate Herms pot. I'm looking t...
by Eclipse9101
Fri Sep 06, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Need help finding 30amp relays
Replies: 10
Views: 3042

Need help finding 30amp relays

Hi guys. In the process of building a control panel. I'm having troubke finding some 30 or 40 amp 240v relays. I want to fit these before the ssr switched lives so I can isolate the elements and ssrs independently of the pid.

Does anybody know where I can find something for this job?

Cheers