Schematics

Jigsawman · Joined: 24 Apr 2018 Posts: 7

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I did a search for schematics in regards to the control panel but did not find one. I am currently reading through the Control Panel part 1 and part 2, but have not seen any there yet. It would be helpful to have them as I read these articles. Are there any available?
Thanks,
JSM

mtweeman · Joined: 10 Feb 2017 Posts: 29

Schematics are not available if you're looking for "classic" wiring diagrams. It's written at the beginning of the 2nd part of descirption for the control panel that no electrical schematics are provided, only easy to follow partial ones. See:
http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/control-panel-part-2

mjo2125 · Joined: 27 Feb 2017 Posts: 248 Location: Dayton, OH

spend $19 .95 and buy the guide on this website- it's worth the investment. not being an electrical engineer, it helped me a lot.

**kal** · Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 12:23 pm Post subject:

mtweeman is correct. Wiring diagrams are provided step by step as you work through the build instead of a single schematic as most people find that easier.

Addendums are then provided if you wish to build one of the spin-off designs including:

- Adapting for 220-240V only countries (such as Europe, Australia, etc)
- Adapting for 30+ gallon setups
- Adapting for back to back setups

Good luck with your build!

Kal

Jigsawman · Joined: 24 Apr 2018 Posts: 7

Thanks,
I appreciate the information. The reason behind me asking is my control panel will not be made for a brewery. Instead for my hydrographics tank. It has the same elements (almost) but not as many of them. I will only need to run two heating elements, a pump and a timer. Looking at schematics helps me see what each of the brewery components are for that way because I am used to reading things like that. Any thoughts you guys might throw my way would be greatly appreciated.
JSM

**kal** · Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 2:00 pm Post subject:

Jigsawman · Joined: 24 Apr 2018 Posts: 7

Thank you. That clarification gets me a little further. I looked at the control panel and of course the labels are all brewery related. You have four alarms, an element select, a red alarm light(?), three temp controllers and volts and amps LEDs. So for my set up I am not sure why I would need all of that extra stuff as well. It seems to me (uneducated guess here), that I would only need one temperature controller per heating element, an master on/off, an on/off for each heating element and one for the pump, and a timer, right? The rest of that stuff seems like money I'd spend and never use. Not that your complete control panel isn't a work of art in my opinion, but it just seems like buying a tow truck with no intent to ever use the tow truck hook. LOL.
JSM

P.S. I'd be more than willing to purchase a DIY kit with the stuff I need as opposed to all the extra stuff I'd never use.

**kal** · Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 4:40 pm Post subject:

Jigsawman · Joined: 24 Apr 2018 Posts: 7

Awesome information. Well I am interested in a custom kit. Bear in mind I am new to working with control panels but I am very capable at following instructions and learning as I go. If you'd like to ask me more specific questions as to what I am assembling so that you can dial in a custom DIY kit, please ask.
JSM

**kal** · Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 6:08 pm Post subject:

We'll need to understand what sort of functionality is required for an hydrographics tank setup. It's not something we understand so we can't design a "hydrographics tank" control panel for you I'm afraid. We need a list of the features and specifications you need. Similar to what we have on our order page here: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/control-panel

Kal

Jigsawman · Joined: 24 Apr 2018 Posts: 7

No problem. This is how it works. One or two heating elements are used to bring the water temperature up to a specific temperature. Normally this would be done with the water flowing. So if we turn the pump on the heating element or elements would come on at the same time (if needed). That does not mean that they would come on every time the pump runs though as a switch to manually disengage them would work for that scenario. The timer would be independent of anything as we just use the timer for tracking time outside of the normal operations of the tank. For example when we work with the film, we use the timer for that purpose. The timer does not control anything with the tank at all. It would still need to be in the control panel for purposes of us tracking time when we need to and for purposes of supplying the timer its power.

So basically, I would run the tank first thing to circulate the water and bring it up to temperature at which point the heating elements should shut of as well as the pump. Then it should turn back on as the temperature drops about 5-6 degrees. When I plan to use the tank, I would not want it automatically starting the pump and heat process so I'd have to be able to put it into a mode where I manually turn the pump on as I see fit and then be able to turn it off again.

That's it. I am pretty sure it is far less complicated that brewery mechanics. You guys have very specialized settings for a lot of things going on at any time. I hope this make sense to you.
JSM

**kal** · Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 7:06 pm Post subject:

Jigsawman · Joined: 24 Apr 2018 Posts: 7

Ok, let me consider these questions. It will take me a little bit today (am busy as heck here at work). I'll PM you that I have replied once I have. Again, thanks alot for the assistance you're giving me. Your customer service reminds me of my customer service. Thanks!
JSM

**kal** · Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 8:29 pm Post subject:

Actually, instead of PM, please email me at kal@TheElectricBrewery.com. That way I can track it much better.

Cheers!

Kal

Jigsawman · Joined: 24 Apr 2018 Posts: 7

Ok thanks!