Return to TheElectricBrewery.com
  [ Shop ]   [ Building ]   [ Using ]   [ Recipes ]   [ Testimonials ]   [ Gallery ]   [ FAQ ]   [ About Us ]   [ Contact Us ]   [ Newsletter ]

Log inLog in   RegisterRegister   User Control PanelUser Control Panel   Private MessagesPrivate Messages   MembershipClub Memberships   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   Photo AlbumsPhoto Albums   Forum FAQForum FAQ


Hello from North East England

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic   Printer-friendly view    TheElectricBrewery.com Forum Index -> General Beer Discussion
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
codex




Joined: 04 Nov 2016
Posts: 45
Location: Co Durham, UK

Drinking: American Pale Ale, NEIPA, German Pilsner


PostLink    Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:52 am    Post subject: Hello from North East England Reply with quote


        Register to remove this ad. It's free!
Hello to all on the forum.

I have been a member of the forum a while, but first post. I have been researching the Electric Brewery in the hope of building one myself. No previous experience other than kits in a bucket years ago, so will be a steep learning curve.

My plans are well advanced for a garage conversion to a small brew room. Already purchased the DIY control panel, heating elements, probes, cables etc. from Kal. At present, continuing prep work in the garage in readiness to install all the kit and get brewing

Will let you know how I progress and hopefully post some pics.

Cheers

codex
Back to top
kal
Forum Administrator



Joined: 12 Dec 2010
Posts: 11116
Location: Ottawa, Canada

Drinking: Pub Ale, Electric Creamsicle, Mild, Pliny the Younger, Belgian Dark Strong, Weizen, Russian Imperial Stout, Black Butte Porter


PostLink    Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 11:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking forward to your progress pictures codex!

Welcome to the forum and thank you again for your purchases!

Kal

_________________
Our new shop with over 150 new products: shop.TheElectricBrewery.com
We ship worldwide and support our products and customers for life.
Purchasing through our affiliate links helps support our site at no extra cost to you. We thank you!
My basement/bar/brewery build 2.0
Back to top
View user's photo album (21 photos)
rivetcatcher




Joined: 21 Apr 2016
Posts: 132
Location: Thailand

Drinking: Way Out Wheat - Mindcircus

Working on: Zombie Dust


PostLink    Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 7:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello Codex,

I’m from the north east as well. Jarrow.

Good luck in setting up. I have just completed the build.

Rivet
Back to top
KB




Joined: 06 Nov 2014
Posts: 334
Location: Virginia

Working on: Next brew


PostLink    Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 5:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You'll really enjoy the EB when finished and up-and-running. Having recently built the DIY kit, I'll recommend the following.

1. Take your time.

2. Triple check things.

3. Test, using the http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25460 instructions.

4. Ask in the forums for help, clarification if needed.

Kraig
Back to top
codex




Joined: 04 Nov 2016
Posts: 45
Location: Co Durham, UK

Drinking: American Pale Ale, NEIPA, German Pilsner


PostLink    Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Rivet & Kraig for your comments and advice.

I think the control panel build is the one thing I am a little nervous about undertaking. I can wire an electric plug or socket, but that is all the electrical experience I have. I would have bought the pre-assembled unit if I could, but they are not available to overseas orders.

Planning to start on the control panel in a couple of weeks, so there will be plenty of questions to the forum!!

Cheers
Back to top
KB




Joined: 06 Nov 2014
Posts: 334
Location: Virginia

Working on: Next brew


PostLink    Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 12:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just follow the instructions. Realize some of the photos show things on the left when they are actually on the right and some photos show things on the right when actually they are on the left. Take time to understand the instructions before actually beginning the step.

Only need ability to cut wire, strip wire, crimp wire and do some soldering to build the control panel.

Don't rush. Take your time, check things are you go.

Kraig
Back to top
kal
Forum Administrator



Joined: 12 Dec 2010
Posts: 11116
Location: Ottawa, Canada

Drinking: Pub Ale, Electric Creamsicle, Mild, Pliny the Younger, Belgian Dark Strong, Weizen, Russian Imperial Stout, Black Butte Porter


PostLink    Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kraig wrote:
Just follow the instructions. Realize some of the photos show things on the left when they are actually on the right and some photos show things on the right when actually they are on the left. Take time to understand the instructions before actually beginning the step.

The pictures are all correct. I think what Kraig means is that the wiring diagrams may show some parts not physically in the same spots as the actual photos of a built panel as it depends on whether you look at the panel from inside, or outside. It's also done to avoid having to cross too many wires in the diagrams which could be confusing. The wiring diagrams are all correct however. Just make sure to read the labels.

For example, take this wiring diagram for the PID controllers:



In your panel the HLT PID will be on the right, or the left, depending on whether you look at the panel from the outside or the inside. In the case of this picture, it was done as if you're looking at the inside of the door as that's where you're going to be wiring. But the SSRs at the top may positioned relative to each other as would be normally done as normally the Hot Liquor Tank SSR is on the right instead of the left. This was done to avoid having to cross wires in the diagram.

The wiring diagrams are all correct, the pictures are all correct. Just make sure the read the labels when connecting wires. Don't connect things blindly, don't make assumptions.

Good luck!

Kal

_________________
Our new shop with over 150 new products: shop.TheElectricBrewery.com
We ship worldwide and support our products and customers for life.
Purchasing through our affiliate links helps support our site at no extra cost to you. We thank you!
My basement/bar/brewery build 2.0
Back to top
View user's photo album (21 photos)
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic   Printer-friendly view    TheElectricBrewery.com Forum Index -> General Beer Discussion All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum



Forum powered by phpBB © phpBB Group