Control Boxes

[schooey]

I got my two Graznow valves from USA eBay for US$20 ea delivered Newcastle. They're not stainless, but they'll be the only bit of brass in the system. SS one's are as rare as rocking horse shit, and the only ones I could find to handle 80C+ in AUS were brand new, and came in at over $450 each

 

[Doogiechap]

And just to add to the variety/ diversity
This thread has my little beastie
12 months on I'm still really happy with my choices, will upgrade to SSR's at some point though
Cheers
Doug

 

[pokolbinguy]

For those looking to get their hands on an enclosure for a control box similar to Schooey's (minus all the extras) here is the details of the fellow selling them .he seems pretty keen to help brewers out and is asking $60 for the box, same as this (comes as pictured):




His comments are:

This Apliance test station with 16A 10KA combination RCD / MCB protection and clamp metering point
The ones with the red loop are now all sold my remaining stock is otherwise identicle to this picture, these units came from the electrolux dishwasher factory and were used for testing new apliances safely before shipping
The enclosure is of the IP rated type with a rubber seal, If you wanted to use it to build an outdoor distro you would need to cover the hole cut for the breaker, alternativly extend the slot to fit more breakers and It would make a very tidy portable indoor distro for stage lighting etc

It weighs 13.5 KG the dimensions are 500mm x 400mm x 210mm the weight when packaged for postage is 14.5KG and the packaged dimensions are typicaly (in cm as thats what aust post use) 54 x 44 x 24cm
Please use http://www1.auspost.com.au/pac/aus_parcel.asp to calculate postage from Hindmarsh SA 5007

Please email any questions [email protected] . Alternatively I can be contacted by phone on 0419 363 992

The item may be collected from Hindmarsh in Adelaide at no charge, If you want us to package it for freight there will be a $10 handeling fee in addition to any freight costs. This auction is GST inclusive and a tax invoice will be issued on request

Anyway no harm in letting other brewers in on a good deal.

Cheers, Pok

EDIT: Bulk buy??

 

[oldbugman]

That made me laugh so hard. Priceless!!!

Pok

Not as bad as.... go to supplier.. pick up roll of copper.... go to recycler.. leave copper... go to lunch/strippers

 

[Tony]

bargain!

the CB, dinrail and ducting is probably worth $60. The box would be worth $150 to $200 new.

SS ones are about $800 that size.

cheers

 

[Tony]

:icon_offtopic:

I used to work in a very low paid job repairing electric motors.

I would fill a bin with the copper windings from rewound motors on night shift.

Empty bin in car boot before leaving at 2 AM

Stop at scrappies on the way to work at 3pm the next arvo.

great bonus when your being paid $8/ hr. some weeks i made more on scrap than in wages.

cheers

 

[pokolbinguy]

:icon_offtopic:

I used to work in a very low paid job repairing electric motors.

I would fill a bin with the copper windings from rewound motors on night shift.

Empty bin in car boot before leaving at 2 AM

Stop at scrappies on the way to work at 3pm the next arvo.

great bonus when your being paid $8/ hr. some weeks i made more on scrap than in wages.

cheers

haha thats awesome. Smart way to earn extra cash. atleast it made up for the crap pay.

 

[Ducatiboy stu]

Shall not ask about 2" stainless knurled mill rollers.... h34r:

 

[schooey]

bargain!

the CB, dinrail and ducting is probably worth $60. The box would be worth $150 to $200 new.

SS ones are about $800 that size.

cheers

Yeah $150 to $200 to a contractor with a good account. Joe schmo off the street (read schooey) could only manage the lowest price of $35o for a 400 x 300 x 150 enclosure

 

[pokolbinguy]

Yeah $150 to $200 to a contractor with a good account. Joe schmo off the street (read schooey) could only manage the lowest price of $35o for a 400 x 300 x 150 enclosure

Yep they are damn expensive. Thanks again for the heads up on this fello Schooey....finally going to buy one, don't want to put it off too long, he might sell out!!

Pok

 

[Tony]

2" dia 316 SS rollers................ mmmmmmmmmm

Large Larox cloth press. This thing had about 50 rollers in it........... 2 meters wide with a 2 inch ss shaft through the middle.

ocasionally they would wear out on the ends where the bearings went and when changed out.......... well they made good grain mills hey

All the turning down was dome between 10pm and 4am on overtime breakdown callouts.

1 hr to fix plant............ 3 hrs to turn down roller for Stu........... and i wasnt getting paid either in case your wondering.

there was the 10" dia 316ss shaft from the dextrose crystalizer that got replaced. I tried to get some of that into a layth to make a mega "smooth bore" mill but i needed a crane to lift it. so it stayed where it layed.

I still have 3 blank 2" dia shafts.

cheers

 

[schooey]

ermm... would you like to part with one? I just happent to know a bloke with a lathe and a knurling tool B)

 

[zedford]

Hi, Thanks to the forum user who posted my details on this forum, 5 ran out the door in short order. Is also good to see a pic of one I sold a while ago put to good use

BTW that was the last of the single versions (originally I had 70) that I had but I have about 30 of the double versions with 2 x RCD and 2 outlet left, one of the outlets is a 120V round pin one

I must admit I managed to lose an afternoon when I should have been working browsing the brewing forum, Interesting stuff.

Also of possible interest to the forum: I have 2 small PLC systems an Allen Bradley Microligix 1000 and a Mitsubishi FX2series unit that could be of interest for control and automation purposes.

I also have 2 Larger Allan Bradley PLC systems an SLC 500 series rack system and more Flexligix IO and processing than I need for my project although this would be better suited to a fully automated brewery, The SLC 500 system is currently racked up with 250KW of heating element control and power distribution gear a touchscreen and quite a bit of analogue IO.

If anyone is interested let me know I dont want a great deal for the small ones. The Flexlogixics stuff will be more expensive but still a tiny fraction of the cost of buying this stuff new in Australia. Some of it was only installed in 2004

Also if anyone's plans get really carried away I have some sanitary stainless pumps both centrifugal and PD and a PD flow meter for sale (see website)but they are on the big side. Also some vacuum pumps, metering pumps and Durco SS chemical plant pumps. Also a stock of stainless 200l drums

I have been buying parts over the past few years for a continuous flow Biodiesel plant that I have 1/2 built. In the process I have amassed some spare gear and sanitary grade stuff thats a bit overkill for the application. Additionally the current feedstock market makes completing the plant commercially unviable at this time, a pity since I am a long way down the track both design and construction wise.

Some items earmarked for the plant that I could find myself needing to sell include some stainless vessels, level and temperature transmitters, a qty of QVF pilot plant glassware including a 6" glass heat exchange. Also a stainless sanitary heat exchange. Its shell and tube construction with 2" and 3" triclover ports to give you some idea of scale.

Anyway I have probably craped on long enough.
I can be reached by email or on 0419 363 992

Regards
Tim

 

[browndog]

Tim, prepare for an onslaught.....

cheers

Browndog

 

[zedford]

Hi I should add that I also have a large colection of relays, contactors, din mount bases and terminal blocks a fair bit is brand new. Also a box of 32A Single phase plugs, and a large collection of Profibuss io modules, a whole electrolux production line worth(profibuss is the simens distributed IO system one of the dominant PLC systems in europe)
I do need to mention that I am very very short on time (no wonder when I keep getting distracted by forums like this) So Im not very well placed to answer lots of emails about minor parts all the time.
My factory is in Hindmarsh Adelaide and if locals want to come looking for things they are welcoms but call first and remember my day job keeps me stretched very thin so I sometims have no time to speak with people.

Regards
Tim

 

[pokolbinguy]

My control box arrived last week and finally picked it up from the post office today....and I must say what a score. under $100 shipped this is a steal. I didn't bother to think about the measurments...this thing is huge...bit of overkill I think for what I want but at least it will allow for future additions.

Anyway thanks Tim for the easy transaction etc and I'm sure there will be plenty of brewers out there buying more of the gear off you.

Cheers, Pok

QUESTION: What is the best way to cut holes in the doors of these puppies? I want to mount my MashMaster HLT controller in the door of this baby and wondering what the easiest way to make a suitable hole would be?

Cheers, Pok

 

[schooey]

I cut mine with a 4" grinder fitted with a 1mm thick cut off wheel I had left over from adjusting some stainless vessels. Worked a treat, just be delicate

 

[pokolbinguy]

I cut mine with a 4" grinder fitted with a 1mm thick cut off wheel I had left over from adjusting some stainless vessels. Worked a treat, just be delicate

Cool, shall look into it. Cheers, Pok

 

[alexbrand]

I cut the hole for the display with a simple jig saw but I used a new and really good blade. The holes for the switches I drilled with a cone drill. It was a cheap one, but at low speed and some cutting oil it did a good job with my old B&D. Keep an eye on you drill. Working on thicker metal cases brings a hobby-drill easily to its breaking point. Pay attention...

Alex

 

[kirem]

I got one as well. Should tidy up all the dodginess. Happy to have a dedicated RCD for the Brewery now as well.

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