Control Panel (30A Kit) Build with Some Mods

ShortVersion · Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 26 Location: Florida

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I finished the chiller and pump bases. Here are a few pictures.

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**kal** · Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:22 pm Post subject:

Nice work!

I put some rubber feet on my pump stand before I repainted it recently as well - helps with vibrations/noise.

My stand doesn't look anywhere near as nice as yours however!

Kal

Rotten · Joined: 25 Jun 2013 Posts: 6 Location: Chicago IL

Question about the stainless shields your using there.... Are they the heat shields from Blichmann kettles like Kal's? I recently got some Blichmanns and the shields I got from them now have a big slot in the middle of them for latching onto the Blichmann stands which basically renders them useless for this.

ShortVersion · Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 26 Location: Florida

@Kal ~ Thanks. I don't think anyone will notice the pump bases in that awesome setup you have. Wink

@Rotten ~ I did not use the heat shields that came with the Blichmann Kettles because of the slots. I ordered two 24 gauge 6"x10" SS sheets from onlinemetals.com at a very reasonable price. Here is the link:

http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=714&step=4&showunits=inches&id=30&top_cat=1

Use the section for Custom Cut.

Cheers...

biglakewill · Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:54 pm Post subject:

ShortVersion, First off absolutely fantastic build!! I have downloaded your cutting files, with the hope of getting my CP, that will arrive Friday, cut out. You said some waterjetting facilities can't handle the top and bottom of the box. Why is that? I have sent the files out to a local waterjet cutting facility and am waiting for a quote. Hopefully they will be able to handle the job.

Again fantastic job and I am sure your pics will be a great help during my build.

Brgds/Bill

ateene · Joined: 02 Apr 2012 Posts: 55 Location: Fort Collins, CO

I used a local waterjet company to cut my CP. They were able to cut the bottom holes, they had to dissemble part of the table to be able to cut the bottom holes and use a blast shield in order to protect the inside and avoid cutting the top. It was still reasonable priced, it cost $30 to cut the holes in the door and $50 for the bottom.

thirsty · Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:28 pm Post subject:

Incredible! Really nice work man. I really like the wiring mod.

I'm going to pm you about your cad file for the cutouts. I have a buddy who is more than willing to do it for me if I get him some cad files.

Can't wait to see more. Mug

davejtaylor1 · Joined: 05 Jan 2013 Posts: 5 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan

ShortVersion - great looking build. Definitely something to strive for as I assemble my kit. I was looking at the internals and just wondering where you sourced your fuse holder and ground strip?

Looking forward to seeing more pics as the build progresses Mug

ShortVersion · Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 26 Location: Florida

ShortVersion · Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 26 Location: Florida

biglakewill · Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 2:03 pm Post subject:

Shortversion.... CP is out being cut now. The door is being waterjetted and the top and bottom of the box being machine cut. I hope to have them back this week. We will see how your files worked when they return. I couldn't pass up the price....$50!! I will post a couple of pictures once I get them back.

fireslayer · Joined: 28 Dec 2012 Posts: 9

Nice looking build!

biglakewill · Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 3:11 pm Post subject:

ShortVersion - Just got my CP back after having it cut using your DFX files. They worked great for everything except the power light on the door. Your placement is exactly where the ground post is located on the new and improved box. No one noticed it until the door was cut and the ground post was removed. Oh well, the box still looks GREAT! I will come up with a fix for the ground post. Thank you again for making your files and work available.

Bill

**kal** · Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:09 am Post subject:

ShortVersion (Mehmet): How's the build coming along? Do you have any pictures of your entire brewery setup you'd like to share? I'm curious to see what your brewing area looks like as I'm sure are others!

Kal

bundlz · Joined: 21 Mar 2013 Posts: 1

ShortVersion,

Thanks for the CAD files, fantastic job man! I'm in the process of my build and I'm absolutely inspired by this.

Thank you again,

Bundz

kungfudrinx · Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Posts: 30 Location: Stamford, CT

Fantastic Job! I'm extremely jealous! Thank you for providing the cutout files, but where / how did you find a waterjet machine to use? I always assumed that they were rather expensive and specialized services, not something you could just do one-off stuff on.

Kian · Joined: 27 Nov 2013 Posts: 4

BayArea · Joined: 04 Dec 2013 Posts: 2 Location: Bay Area, CALIF.

Shortversion,
Great job on your build so far, cant wait to see more of your entire setup. I have a question regarding the wiring used. I see very nice 90 degree bends in your wiring, were you able to do this with stranded wire, or did you use solid core wiring?

kuestess · Joined: 08 Feb 2013 Posts: 4

Kal or Mehmet, can you share what you used on your pump motors to dampen vibration? From the picture above, it almost looks like an airlock grommet. Thanks!

**kal** · Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:42 pm Post subject:

I used 4 screw-on rubber feet that look something like this:

Couldn't find any at Home Depot or similar so I bought them off ebay for a buck or two. Some examples:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=rubber+feet&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.Xrubber+feet+with+screws&_nkw=rubber+feet+with+screws&_sacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336652980&toolid=20008&mkevt=1

Kal