Checking in from Kinsale

[raindogxx]

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/. 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:










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

[Garry]

Welcome to the NHC Jon 

That's a cool looking set-up you have. Ozbrewer built a lustworthy electric brewery here if you're looking for a bit of brew porn 

The rebel brewers are having a meet up this friday in the Franciscan Well if you want to pop in. More info here.

[raindogxx]

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.

[Beerbuddha]

Hi and welcome. Nice set up there 

[johnrm]

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.

[raindogxx]

Hi and welcome. Nice set up there 

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

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.

[Yenren]

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/

[Taf]

Just signed up. Not living in Kinsale, but do find myself down there a bit, and will spread the word.

[johnrm]

Oh balls. I do hate Facebook.

[Yenren]

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 

[hopapotamus]

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

[raindogxx]

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.