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Re: The Smoke Shed Brewery (HERMS)

Post by themadhippy » Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:26 pm

There are no DIN SSR as far as i know, but that would be a good idea!
Theres a fair few out there, for example http://uk.farnell.com/crydom/1rhp2520d3 ... dp/1697746 http://uk.farnell.com/carlo-gavazzi/rj1 ... dp/1761623 http://www.willow.co.uk/html/solid_state.html to name a few.
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Post by aerostef » Sat Dec 10, 2011 8:38 pm

I bought most of the parts from rapid electronics, conrad and took what was left in my tool box!
The 2 transformers+5v power supplies arevto feed the voltmeter and the ampmeter.
Cutting the panel was not too bad, q-max cutters for all the round holes...

The pids and SSRs are from auber instruments. I wonder how the DIN SSR cool down? Via the rail?

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Post by barneey » Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:41 pm

aerostef wrote:Hi all,

I decided to build my new brewery largely based on Kal's "the electric brewery", with a few differences:
- Limited Budget
- Location (240V standard)
- I always brew outside (I live in a rented house)
- The electric circuit in my house is limited... (Will be using a 3kw element)
- I am using 12V variable speed pumps (solar project)

Despite all the points above, it is fairly easy to convert Kal's design to fit with my requirements.

If you dont mind me asking how much did the control panel set you back?
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Post by aerostef » Fri Jan 06, 2012 2:07 am

I'll have to check all my receipts, I kind of started the project way back and slowly accumulated all the parts... I also used a lot of second hand parts. I am thinking roughly below the £400 mark.

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Post by BarnsleyBrewer » Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:00 am

Cracking job you've done, love the control panel, it's Soooooo sexy!! =D> =D>

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Post by Frothy » Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:51 am

Mate, epic job - maybe a career wiring up microbreweries next :)

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Post by aerostef » Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:13 pm

Thanks for your comments, although I can't take all the credit as I was largely inspired by the electric brewery.com website.

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Post by barneey » Fri May 11, 2012 8:19 pm

I`m in the process of pricing a build option, could anyone recommend any reasonably priced twist lock plugs for main voltage.

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Post by beer taster » Fri May 11, 2012 8:52 pm

barneey wrote:I`m in the process of pricing a build option, could anyone recommend any reasonably priced twist lock plugs for main voltage.
Hi Barneey, I've not used them but themadhippy recommended these powercon connectors, not sure how much they cost.

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Post by themadhippy » Fri May 11, 2012 9:02 pm

another vote for powercons,the new powercon true1 overcomes many of the niggles of the origanal powercon,cost about a fiver for cable connectors and £3 for panel mounts
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Post by barneey » Fri May 11, 2012 11:36 pm

Thanks for the links guys, only one thing I cant seem to find (they dont manufacture? ) a single female panel mount only a NAC3PX double?
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Post by themadhippy » Fri May 11, 2012 11:49 pm

NAC3FPX is a single outlet,NAC3MPX is a single inlet and NAC3PX is a combined outlet and inlet,more at http://www.neutrik.com/en/industrial/po ... con-true1/
there pretty new on the market so stocks are still a bit scarce
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Post by barneey » Sat May 12, 2012 12:01 am

Thanks for the link to the NAC3FPX :)
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Post by themadhippy » Sat May 12, 2012 12:07 am

Thomann seem to be about the best price over the full range,and there prices include vat unlike many others
http://www.thomann.de/gb/powercon_plugs ... ckets.html
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Post by barneey » Sat May 12, 2012 3:14 pm

Still pricing my particular build up for the relay side of things I was going to use these ones http://uk.farnell.com/finder/66-82-8-23 ... dp/1329690, anyone suggest an alternative?
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