The GF a control has its own temp sensor so I made a thermowell and a bracket which holds the temp probe about 1/3 rd up the liquid level next to the overflow tube where I figure I get a more accurate temp than the Guten temp probe which is next to the heating elements on the base
I found the Guten control frustrating as I couldn’t change any parameters mid brew and also due to the height of my brewery I couldn’t raise the Guten and remove the malt pipe comfortably so I got a grainfather control box and wired that in (with plugs so I didn’t have leads getting in the way...
I’ve made a couple of batches of Kingsley Phillips recipe (minus the chilly as I hate chilie)
Both batches were awesome and easy to do. Just used US05 yeast
I got an golf bag buggy motor for $75 delivered
It’s geared and will crush wheat like it isn’t there
Direct drive connection. I wired it up so that I had reverse in case it jammed but have never had to use it
Better that a battery drill and cheaper