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General Discussions => Introductions => Topic started by: raindogxx on October 28, 2014, 02:07:52 PM

Title: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: raindogxx on October 28, 2014, 02:07:52 PM
Hi everybody,

I've been home brewing for about 6 years now. Until this year it's been extract and specialty grains. Now I'm onto ~35L all grain batches. I still have a lot to refine in my current process but long term I hope to set up an all electric system based on Kal's setup at http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/ (http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/). I moved from the US about 2 1/2 years ago and I brought my burner setup with me.

Here's some pictures from a brew day earlier this year:

(http://i.imgur.com/z9wfxDf.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/HagDx3U.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WjDOrWl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gXIqOu8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/1PrRHc5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fIs4TzV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rxVXDsg.jpg)


My next project is to put together a solid brew stand, picking up 40+ liters of hot wort is not for me. I'm also hoping to upgrade my STC-1000 fermentation chambers to BrewPi but I have a lot to learn before I get into that one.

Looks like a great community here with a lot of experience and expertise. I look forward to meeting up with some of the members and hopefully I can give a little back.

Cheers,
Jon
Title: Re: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: Garry on October 28, 2014, 02:23:53 PM
Welcome to the NHC Jon  :)

That's a cool looking set-up you have. Ozbrewer built a lustworthy electric brewery here (http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,5267.0.html) if you're looking for a bit of brew porn  :P

The rebel brewers are having a meet up this friday in the Franciscan Well if you want to pop in. More info here (http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,7921.0.html).
Title: Re: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: raindogxx on October 28, 2014, 02:45:43 PM
Thanks for pointing out the next meet up, I might actually be able to make it.

I read through Ozbrewer's build thread a couple of weeks ago. That's one fine bit of kit. If I can just convince the property manager to have a 63 amp line dropped to my shed... what SWMBO doesn't know won't hurt her. >:D
Title: Re: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: Beerbuddha on October 30, 2014, 02:48:52 PM
Hi and welcome. Nice set up there  ;)
Title: Re: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: johnrm on October 30, 2014, 07:09:26 PM
Hey Jon, check the spacing of the connector blocks on your STC1000.
If the power and sensor are beside each other it may be a v1.0 and if so, you may be able to flash the firmware to do step temps.
Title: Re: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: raindogxx on October 31, 2014, 11:08:22 AM
Quote from: B.B. on October 30, 2014, 02:48:52 PM
Hi and welcome. Nice set up there  ;)

Thanks B.B. Look forward to meeting you some time.

Quote from: johnrm on October 30, 2014, 07:09:26 PM
Hey Jon, check the spacing of the connector blocks on your STC1000.
If the power and sensor are beside each other it may be a v1.0 and if so, you may be able to flash the firmware to do step temps.

I just saw an article about this (probably here). I have a spare that is flashable so I'll probably get around to that at some point.

I was lucky enough to get an Arduino and a Raspberry Pi for Christmas last year so I definitely want to make an attempt at assembling a BrewPi from scratch. I'm so-so at DIY and the only experience I have with electronics is a homemade stirplate and my STC's so it'll be interesting to see how I make out.
Title: Re: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: Yenren on December 19, 2014, 09:05:28 PM
Hi Raindog, I am setting up a homebrew club for the Kinsale area you should check it out :) heres the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/896019220416317/
Title: Re: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: Taf on December 19, 2014, 09:49:36 PM
Just signed up. Not living in Kinsale, but do find myself down there a bit, and will spread the word.
Title: Re: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: johnrm on December 19, 2014, 11:55:24 PM
Oh balls. I do hate Facebook.
Title: Re: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: Yenren on December 20, 2014, 11:47:48 AM
Im am not the bigest fan either but t has the numbers. When we get a few serous members I will get board gong here  :)
Title: Re: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: hopapotamus on December 20, 2014, 12:29:26 PM
welcome to the fourm, im with john on the hateing facebook , im not too far from you either and have been known to have the odd pint in the speckled door
Title: Re: Checking in from Kinsale
Post by: raindogxx on January 12, 2015, 09:59:51 AM
Just saw your reply Yenren. I'll check it out your page. Thanks.

I've meaning to stop in the Speckled Door but haven't made it yet. I hear it's a nice place.