Let the games begin

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

Finally getting around to sorting out my build
I picked up this on adverts, I may cover the shelf with plexiglass and mount the instrumentation and switches in it.
Next stop Brew Pi for stainless fittings, I ordered some 3/4" to 1/2" reducers from Ali Express for the centre inlets of the Chuggers, but the machining on them  was quite poor, with a very rough internal surface. I'm presuming Brew Pi fittings are of a higher standard?

[Oh Crap]

Cool.. keep the pics coming, I'm modifying/upgrading my own rig so nice to watch others ideas😄

[Leann ull]

Yep love threads like this.
On the reducers do you need them as you want to "flood" the chugger with a 3/4 feed? This should avoid potential cavitation max your flow and avoid requirement of tap on exit.
What's the ID on that 3/4 head?

[molc]

Brewpi is standardised on 1/2" so think you'll need a reducer somewhere else. The camlocks are finished stainless but the rest of the fittings are the usual rough finish you get.

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

CH, The centre inlet Chuggers have a 3/4" inlet ( its 3/4" NPS or Garden Hose Thread) I bought the reducers to adapt them to  1/2"  fittings which will be used throughout the rest of the kit.
I'm planning on the kit running off a 32amp supply. I have a cooker supply in my kitchen which I can piggy-back out the back of the box to give me a 32 amp supply on my decking. That way I can brew outside in the fine weather or in the brew shed for the more typical Irish weather.
To be different I plan on an electrical RIMS but will reduce the voltage to the low density element to eliminate wort scorching by either using a 110 volt work transformer or a Variac if I can find one at the right price

[pob]

To be different I plan on an electrical RIMS but will reduce the voltage to the low density element to eliminate wort scorching by either using a 110 volt work transformer or a Variac if I can find one at the right price

you'll need an ArdBir so, let it run the element on PWM - it controls heat, pumps, etc; it's great & you'll love it probably same cost as Variac but does so much more for brewing.

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

Thanks pob, I'll have a good look at it

[craiclad]

How much did you pick that workbench up for? I'm in the market for something similar.

[imark]

The bore on the outlet of the chuggers is smaller than 1/2" anyway on my inline ones. I only spotted it recently. Don't know if the centre feed is the same?

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

Craiclad I paid €150 I had a local guy make up a mild steel stand for a stainless sink and it cist me €100 so I reckoned €150 was a bargain for stainless.
Imark, the centre inlet are different from the inline pumps in that the inline have two 1/2" connections but the centre inlet have a 3/4 inlet and 1/2" outlet

[craiclad]

Wow, €150 does seem like a steel. Any clue where I could pick up something similar?

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

I searched Adverts.ie with "Stainless Table"
Don't know if this one is still available, but it might suit ?
http://www.adverts.ie/6131901

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

To be different I plan on an electrical RIMS but will reduce the voltage to the low density element to eliminate wort scorching by either using a 110 volt work transformer or a Variac if I can find one at the right price

you'll need an ArdBir so, let it run the element on PWM - it controls heat, pumps, etc; it's great & you'll love it probably same cost as Variac but does so much more for brewing.

Thanks POB I've ordered one this evening €99 plus €18 shipping and a fiver for the cause :-)
https://openardbir.ecwid.com/#!/Ardbir-KIT-all-in-one-board-+-otional-components/p/46976358/category=12201433

[molc]

I saw on Facebook that they're also giving the nano pcv as a free gift if you order atm. Maybe check to make sure you get that, as the new board has a lot more connections

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

Thanks molc I've sent them an email to confirm the Nano PCB is included