The Conversion to Electric.
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The Conversion to Electric.
So I've been brewing a few years outdoors and finally had enough. The Mrs gave me permission to convert a room in our home to a brewers indoor playground. I'm still trying to figure out what she a) wants or b) did wrong.
So my last brew day was in around Dec 2nd and was the DIPA and Milk Stout for the HRB comp. Been out of beer for a bit now. But told myself I'm not brewing til I can brew indoors...
So lets get to it....
Pre Demo.... What the room was like.... No kids were evicted. The toy graveyard has been relocated.
Demo was rewarding. Those shelves were a bastard!!! Then I pulled the trigger and went with a cost effective pre built solution along with a 450 CFM stainless vent. Sorry Dave ya didn't even stock what I needed Pics of Hot Rods, vent and Spa Panel wouldn't upload. You'll see it all soon enough.
Hosehead 5BC controller
50amp spa panel
Dual Hotrod Heat Sticks The next part was construction. These obviously aren't in any particular order.
And this brings us to the current status.
Floor and door installed. Started trim. I'm hoping to get the rest of this done this week/weekend and be brew ready for the weekend of April 8th.
So my last brew day was in around Dec 2nd and was the DIPA and Milk Stout for the HRB comp. Been out of beer for a bit now. But told myself I'm not brewing til I can brew indoors...
So lets get to it....
Pre Demo.... What the room was like.... No kids were evicted. The toy graveyard has been relocated.
Demo was rewarding. Those shelves were a bastard!!! Then I pulled the trigger and went with a cost effective pre built solution along with a 450 CFM stainless vent. Sorry Dave ya didn't even stock what I needed Pics of Hot Rods, vent and Spa Panel wouldn't upload. You'll see it all soon enough.
Hosehead 5BC controller
50amp spa panel
Dual Hotrod Heat Sticks The next part was construction. These obviously aren't in any particular order.
And this brings us to the current status.
Floor and door installed. Started trim. I'm hoping to get the rest of this done this week/weekend and be brew ready for the weekend of April 8th.
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Re: The Conversion to Electric.
Should note I'm missing a few pictures. Had a phone die and some others said invalid format.
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Re: The Conversion to Electric.
Looks great! If only I didn't need a furnace, I would have a room...
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Re: The Conversion to Electric.
Good stuff! Can't wait to see the finished project!
Just reading a bit about your controller...sounds really cool! How's it working for you? I'd like to upgrade my stilldragon one in the future so I can dial my process in a little better...this could be the ticket!
Just reading a bit about your controller...sounds really cool! How's it working for you? I'd like to upgrade my stilldragon one in the future so I can dial my process in a little better...this could be the ticket!
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Re: The Conversion to Electric.
I can't get to it to power it on; the room it is in is filled with kids shit, brew gear and everything else you can imagine. haha. I'm hoping to get it mounted once I get the sinks in place which should hopefully be this weekend.mckay75 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2017 8:56 amGood stuff! Can't wait to see the finished project!
Just reading a bit about your controller...sounds really cool! How's it working for you? I'd like to upgrade my stilldragon one in the future so I can dial my process in a little better...this could be the ticket!
Took last night off doing anything. was exhausted.
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duh...if I wouldn't have taken the time to read your first post slower...i would have seen that lol
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Re: The Conversion to Electric.
Once I get the unit online I'll see if I can setup a external IP so you can access it and check it out first hand.
I'll just unplug the elements incase they get powered on lol. Don't need those burning up on me.
I'll just unplug the elements incase they get powered on lol. Don't need those burning up on me.
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You've been busy, that is going to be a slick setup. Sinks are going to come in handy!
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Re: The Conversion to Electric.
Sweet! I've been eyeing the Hosehead units for a while. Looking forward to a review when you get things up to speed. How does the construction feel?
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Re: The Conversion to Electric.
Feels sturdy. Pop in and check it out once online. Continuation of trim tonight... Think it will look sharp.
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Trim done. Room cleaned. Sinks in place. Plumber back Tuesday to finish install.
Moving gear in shortly!!!
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Looking great Keith. Will have to drop by, maybe even make the meeting!Keith wrote:Trim done. Room cleaned. Sinks in place. Plumber back Tuesday to finish install.
Moving gear in shortly!!!
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Ventilation isn't in. But said fuck it and brought in the kettles haha.
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Just powered it in for the first time.mckay75 wrote:Good stuff! Can't wait to see the finished project!
Just reading a bit about your controller...sounds really cool! How's it working for you? I'd like to upgrade my stilldragon one in the future so I can dial my process in a little better...this could be the ticket!
Pretty much plug and play. Connect to Wi-Fi then just connect to a url via web. I setup a static ip on my router to ensure I can find it. Very user friendly. Will dive in further over the next week.
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Holy fvck dude...sounds like what I've been planning...but on steroids!Keith wrote:Just powered it in for the first time.mckay75 wrote:Good stuff! Can't wait to see the finished project!
Just reading a bit about your controller...sounds really cool! How's it working for you? I'd like to upgrade my stilldragon one in the future so I can dial my process in a little better...this could be the ticket!
Pretty much plug and play. Connect to Wi-Fi then just connect to a url via web. I setup a static ip on my router to ensure I can find it. Very user friendly. Will dive in further over the next week.
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Re: The Conversion to Electric.
Holy fvck dude...sounds like what I've been planning...but on steroids!Keith wrote:Just powered it in for the first time.mckay75 wrote:Good stuff! Can't wait to see the finished project!
Just reading a bit about your controller...sounds really cool! How's it working for you? I'd like to upgrade my stilldragon one in the future so I can dial my process in a little better...this could be the ticket!
Pretty much plug and play. Connect to Wi-Fi then just connect to a url via web. I setup a static ip on my router to ensure I can find it. Very user friendly. Will dive in further over the next week.
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At Bat: several Czech Pils
On Deck: Cream Ale
In the Hole: Kolsch
Clean Up: Tall Ships Ale clones
On tap: Propeller Pils, Festa Cream Ale
On Deck: Cream Ale
In the Hole: Kolsch
Clean Up: Tall Ships Ale clones
On tap: Propeller Pils, Festa Cream Ale
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Re: The Conversion to Electric.
Manual, or auto set elements. Can also set ranges for temp drops so they don't constantly cycle. Also pumps are controllable from this unit. Click of a button on and off. Tested from laptop. Ipad and phone.elreplica wrote:Holy fvck dude...sounds like what I've been planning...but on steroids!Keith wrote:Just powered it in for the first time.mckay75 wrote:Good stuff! Can't wait to see the finished project!
Just reading a bit about your controller...sounds really cool! How's it working for you? I'd like to upgrade my stilldragon one in the future so I can dial my process in a little better...this could be the ticket!
Pretty much plug and play. Connect to Wi-Fi then just connect to a url via web. I setup a static ip on my router to ensure I can find it. Very user friendly. Will dive in further over the next week.
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Oh man...that controller sounds awesome!
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I'll have info from my first live run in a week or 2. Wait and see
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Re: The Conversion to Electric.
Are you going to run Strangebrew Elsinore or CraftBeerPi on the hosehead controller? Im working on getting a CraftBeerPi controller up and running.
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Elsinore to start. Want to check out craftbeerpi at somepoint
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Man, forget the kettles and tuns. I want those 2 stainless sinks.
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Re: The Conversion to Electric.
Screenshot of the interface from my phone. Showing a few options for the element controls.
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