Brew Rig Options

[Jono_w]

 

[Bongchitis]

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I'm looking for some sturdy bar stools? haven't really got time to build some any ideas?


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Looking great Johnathan.

Some 50L kegs, legally obtained of course, with a nice stained slab of wood on top is pretty sturdy but involves a bit of building.... tis what I intend to do when time and funds allow. There is a mob around though that converts these kegs and sells them on as a finnished product but I cant for the life of me remember their name.

Cheers mate......Bong

 

[technoicon]

4 taps would be good I think too, I still hope to be able to brew 50 liter batches. What's the go with taps ? Brands? Yeah slab come up good, was slow cutting with the jigsaw though.

If / When I build a bigger setup, my plan is to do a plain recipe, say 95% trad ale, 5% munich, with a 60min, 1g/l POR addition (for example, 80lt's). Then put it in multiple no chill fermenter's (4 x 20lt cubes), adding hops at the end to change the recipe. also using different yeasts as well, maybe a lager in one and an ale in another.

I know your system's much bigger than those numbers but kinda give you an idea?

edit: looking back through looks like you still dont have fermenters? might be worth getting 3 x 100L?? not sure how the cost compares.



cheers

 

[stux]

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-cables have been cleaned up since this was taken.

I notice someone pouring a beer, have you done a brew yet?

 

[Jono_w]

I notice someone pouring a beer, have you done a brew yet?

That's me. Ha, everyday gets a little closer Stux. Today especially thanks to member Jimbrew ..

 

[Jono_w]

Things are just cruising along this week, in between getting my house re-stumped Iv'e been writing a Basic Manual HMI screen to get things cooking.

 

[raven19]

Screenshot taken at 4am. Noice.

I enjoy updates on this thread mate, but when is the brew day happening!

Keep up the good work.

 

[A3k]

Hi Jonathon,
how did you find the Advanced HMI software? Seems like decent software which i'm going to give a crack at.

What PLC are you communicating with (i'm sure you've mentioned it earlier)? I noticed it has some good drivers. have you found any issues with the drivers?

I was considering getting a Panelview +, but a laptop is probably easier to start with.

Cheers,
Al

 

[Jono_w]

Screenshot taken at 4am. Noice.

I enjoy updates on this thread mate, but when is the brew day happening!

Keep up the good work.

Brew day will happen when all the bits start talking to each other nicely. Once the HMI screen is complete I can pretty much run it in manual without too much automation confusing things.

Hi Jonathon,
how did you find the Advanced HMI software? Seems like decent software which i'm going to give a crack at.

What PLC are you communicating with (i'm sure you've mentioned it earlier)? I noticed it has some good drivers. have you found any issues with the drivers?

I was considering getting a Panelview +, but a laptop is probably easier to start with.

Cheers,
Al

Hey Al,
I use a SLC500 5/03 .
I communicate via rs232 at 19200kbs , works really well. I did have some speed issues but got it sorted now. The software is some controls that are added to Visual Basic. So far it has worked great, easy to set up . I have been having some strange errors every now and then but I think with a bit of debugging I'll get it sorted. Seems like the com's are timing out every now and then.
For the price I think it's a fantastic bit of code.

Eventually I would like the interface to be written in PHP so I can access from any device that has internet access. Any web programmers bored and want a project?


Cheers..

 

[peaky]

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Fark, that's a nice bit of kit! :super:

 

[gava]

beer porn to the max....

I hate to say it but I must dislike you because you have it and I dont

well done looks really good...

 

[A3k]

Cheers for the info,
I had a look at the software and was pretty easy to use. Just found out the the visual basic wasn't free lime I thought when the trial finished up.

I was actually looking at using a slc as I have one at my disposal.
I'm half considering using a scada package as I have licenses to a few different ones.
I assume it'll be a while before I bother though.

There are a few cheapish controllers that have inbuilt virtual hmi's that can be accessed via the web.

 

[MarkBastard]

Only just noticed this thread, haha it's amazing.

 

[stux]

Hey,
I'm putting together the parts I need to build a new all stainless steel automated brew setup.
I have these SS vats that I got at a very reasonable price. 100L brews is the goal..
<snip>

"Jul 2 2007"

Just shy on 6 months to go for the 5 year anniversary Jono

 

[Cocko]

Was gonna say.. umm forgot.

BTW: Brewed with her yet?

 

[Jono_w]

Almost 5 years! wahoo, might be time for a party! keep your eyes on your lighting, when they dim, she will be alive!..

 

[Cocko]

Almost 5 years! wahoo, might be time for a party! keep your eyes on your lighting, when they dim, she will be alive!..

Awesome, cant wait for a "dry" party!

Come on bro, turn the f^cking thing on! FCS!

:icon_cheers:

 

[stakka82]

Great work Jonathon.

I only just found this thread too and the set up is awesome, to say the least.

Nothing but respect for you for having:

1. the balls to commit to a dream like this, and
2. The discipline to see it through.

A set up like yours lurks in the back of all our minds... I take my hat off to you, sir!

 

[fcmcg]

Your right the 150mm blade on the jigsaw did have some flex, nothing a good belt sanding wont square up though.

Loooking nice....
Coulda done your straight cuts with the circular and cleaned it up with the jigger-ma-naught....
Very impressed, however....

 

[Jono_w]

Awesome, cant wait for a "dry" party!

Come on bro, turn the f^cking thing on! FCS!

:icon_cheers:

Who said you were invited? . :huh: haha on a serious note, the 1930's house i'm restoring has the electrical mains of a ,,well 1930's house, new meter box goes in tomorrow , then new sub mains. The 50amps of the brewery would surely have melted the ceramic fuses. Also a lack of main earth cable is worrying.

As I have said before, long term project of many.

Cheers.