100 litre 3v electric brewery build

[husky]

Hrs or fun right there!

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Back plate out and some main components in position.

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Hrs or fun right there!

Yeah mate. I'm going to take my time and enjoy the **** out of it [emoji4]

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Got a bit done this arvo. About 3 hours so far on the wiring.
Most of the time has been spent trying to work out all the schematics.
Because all the schematics are in 110 volt, I've had to get Ryan from ebrew to send me through some 220v schematics.
Only thing is there are no labels and quiet a few mistakes. Understandable from a busy upcoming business.

Ryan has gotten back to me pretty fast (within a day) for most questions so far. I would say I'm about half way through the panel. 1 more solid day and I think I'll knock it over.
Just waiting on a power supply and an outlet for the bcs WiFi and pump power supply.

Beer is a centennial pale ale with brown malt. Love it.

 

[Mardoo]

Off topic - what did the brown malt bring to the pale? Did you get much roast? Biscuit?

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Off topic - what did the brown malt bring to the pale? Did you get much roast? Biscuit?

Yeah I get a real nice bread crust toasty flavour from it. I like that with a bit of hops.

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Getting there.

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Cable porn and some panel photos

 

[Thefatdoghead]

The whole system is pretty straight forward but id like to simplify it a heap.
Might have to talk to Ryan and work on another way.
It really is so fun but it all the messages because of wrong info and schematics

 

[pcqypcqy]

Got most of the kit today. Was well packaged.
Missing a few parts for the 7 segment displays but everything looks to be there.

Where did you order from? Looks to be a good package of goodies right there.

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Where did you order from? Looks to be a good package of goodies right there.

ebrewsupply.com

Us based. I could have saved a grand or so going through ebay etc but it was just so easy getting all the parts in one place.
The service has been great so far.

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Door is almost there. Got the back plate in.
Bit of a mess but there is a bit in it.

 

[Thefatdoghead]

**** boys. She's getting there.
Just doing little by little when the kids aren't hanging off my leg.

Got the main power and elements cabled up and sorted the huge main power plug.

Door is on and just about to run all the control cables for the bcs in the door.

Waiting on a few xlr chassis for the float switches that were missed in the order.

Still have to tidy all the cables up once ive run them all.

After that itll be the dry run.

Once the panel is done its onto the mechanical side.

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Almost finished. Need some more 18 gauge or .8mm2 cable for the LED's.
The 7 segment displays look **** hot I recon.
Can't wait to fire it up!

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Sussing out the elements over a beer.
Need a 33mm punch for the element to fit into the kettles.

 

[Tony121]

Looking good mate, nice work so far

 

[Thefatdoghead]

Looking good mate, nice work so far

Thanks mate. I've never done this much electrical before but enjoying it.
Hope I can tidy up the cables enough to look neat n tidy.

Still waiting on a few parts they missed to fully complete it but ill continue on doing the 16mm2 twin cable and 63amp rcd in the house.

Still plenty to do.

 

[Thefatdoghead]

I need a 32.5 or 1" 1/4 hole punch.
Green shed has carbide hole saws but it's $80 for the 32mm.
Only need to do 3 holes!

 

[Zorco]

I've got a new 32mm one here which I'll never use. If it suits I'll get it in the post to ya tomorrow morning. Or if you're not in a hurry I'll leave it with Steve from hoppy days for when you collect your grain.

 

[Thefatdoghead]

I've got a new 32mm one here which I'll never use. If it suits I'll get it in the post to ya tomorrow morning. Or if you're not in a hurry I'll leave it with Steve from hoppy days for when you collect your grain.

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Absolute champion! What can I give you for it mate?
I can't just take it off you.
But yes please, if you could leave it at Steve's that would be great.
Thanks very much.