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Post by Ken on Jun 23, 2020 8:11:23 GMT -6
Some pictures show the control panel at the base (dumb), some show it higher near the top of the unit. Ken's video shows it at the base. I noticed that. I wonder which is newer and which is older.
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Post by zymot on Jun 23, 2020 8:15:17 GMT -6
Ergonomically, the higher position the way to go. I do not know about heat issues and placing it up where you can see it.
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Post by Seven on Jun 23, 2020 8:32:25 GMT -6
I believe the newer ones have the panel up top.
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Post by Leftympfrmde on Jun 23, 2020 8:34:31 GMT -6
It is not that hard. Just have to pay attention to what you are doing.
I know how to do my wiring, I understand what needs to be done. I do not know how to ensure that is done correctly.
I found an electrician to come out and take my mechanical install, do the connections and verify it is all up to code. He also verified the correct model number of breaker for my box. At >$100, I want to buy just one.
It will be easy money for him and I have the peace of mind that it is how it should be.
thats a good call; are you having him install a GFI Breaker as well? that would be a #1 safety priority.
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Post by Leftympfrmde on Jun 23, 2020 8:35:28 GMT -6
I'm really green on this. So the tower on the right is filled with milled grain, correct? That tower is then inserted into the main piece on the left? Is the water already in there or no? I assume I could add water to the main tower any way I wanted and it could also be deox'd ahead of time. When the mash is over there is a recirc? What does that look like? Then the tower holding the grain is just lifted out of the main assembly and allowed to drain? Then you boil and then add the chiller to the main tower to chill and then drain into the fermenter? Do I have that right? Seems simple. Once you go electric, you'll won't go back, Ken.
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Post by Ken on Jun 23, 2020 8:53:17 GMT -6
I'm really green on this. So the tower on the right is filled with milled grain, correct? That tower is then inserted into the main piece on the left? Is the water already in there or no? I assume I could add water to the main tower any way I wanted and it could also be deox'd ahead of time. When the mash is over there is a recirc? What does that look like? Then the tower holding the grain is just lifted out of the main assembly and allowed to drain? Then you boil and then add the chiller to the main tower to chill and then drain into the fermenter? Do I have that right? Seems simple. Once you go electric, you'll won't go back, Ken. The guy in the video did not mention how long it took to get that batch up to a boil. I imagine it took some time. Even with my propane burner in the garage it takes maybe 15 minutes depending on the temp of the collected wort. But if I made good beer with the Anvil and got used to how everything worked, I'm sure it would easily take the place of my current rag-tag system.
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Post by Leftympfrmde on Jun 23, 2020 9:04:37 GMT -6
Once you go electric, you'll won't go back, Ken. The guy in the video did not mention how long it took to get that batch up to a boil. I imagine it took some time. Even with my propane burner in the garage it takes maybe 15 minutes depending on the temp of the collected wort. But if I made good beer with the Anvil and got used to how everything worked, I'm sure it would easily take the place of my current rag-tag system. With a 120 volt version, it'll take time. The system I use its 240v, and can reach a boil with 12 gallons of wort in 15 minutes.
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Post by zymot on Jun 23, 2020 9:45:03 GMT -6
thats a good call; are you having him install a GFI Breaker as well? that would be a #1 safety priority. I already have a 220vAC outlet. It is on a regular circuit breaker. The electrician specified the breaker model, installing the new GFCI breaker in the panel and making the connections. There is no way I would electric brew without GFCI protection. In fact I am holding off buying my electric equipment until I get a 220VAC GFCI installed in my work shed. No GFCI is a deal killer for me.
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Post by Leftympfrmde on Jun 23, 2020 10:02:11 GMT -6
thats a good call; are you having him install a GFI Breaker as well? that would be a #1 safety priority. I already have a 220vAC outlet. It is on a regular circuit breaker. The electrician specified the breaker model, installing the new GFCI breaker in the panel and making the connections. There is no way I would electric brew without GFCI protection. In fact I am holding off buying my electric equipment until I get a 220VAC GFCI installed in my work shed. No GFCI is a deal killer for me.excellent call. I was lucky enough to find a 50 amp GFI breaker for less then a cost of a spa panel. those GFI breakers are pricy, but worth every dime.
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Post by zymot on Jun 23, 2020 10:12:27 GMT -6
The breaker was $125.00 off Amazon. I agreed to pay the guy $150.00 to show up and install and connect the wiring. I open up the wall, mounted the socket and then close up, patch and paint the drywall.
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Post by drez on Jun 23, 2020 10:48:35 GMT -6
I already have a 220vAC outlet. It is on a regular circuit breaker. The electrician specified the breaker model, installing the new GFCI breaker in the panel and making the connections. There is no way I would electric brew without GFCI protection. In fact I am holding off buying my electric equipment until I get a 220VAC GFCI installed in my work shed. No GFCI is a deal killer for me.excellent call. I was lucky enough to find a 50 amp GFI breaker for less then a cost of a spa panel. those GFI breakers are pricy, but worth every dime. Agree, no way I would brew with out one. I was lucky and got mine for $50 a long time ago. My older portable one had a GFCI protected extension cord as well.
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Post by deerslyr on Jun 24, 2020 13:10:22 GMT -6
I like my Grainfather. I have a slightly older version, but it does come with a pump and CFC. Newer models are more "programmable", but for fucks sake... if you can't manually press a button to raise and lower the temps when the kitchen timer goes off, it means you are pretty friggin lazy.
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Post by zymot on Jun 24, 2020 13:22:40 GMT -6
Electrician is coming tomorrow 9:00 am to install 220 VAC GFCI.
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Post by zymot on Jun 25, 2020 11:31:45 GMT -6
Mike the electrician came. He installed a 220VAC 30A GFCI on a new L6-30S. I bought a new 120VAC 20A and that is dedicated to 3 sockets spread around the brew palace.
I am ready to rock and I am ready to roll. Just have to put an order together at Brew Hardware and wait for delivery truck to show up.
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Post by shaggaroo on Jun 25, 2020 11:49:46 GMT -6
Mike the electrician came. He installed a 220VAC 30A GFCI on a new L6-30S. I bought a new 120VAC 20A and that is dedicated to 3 sockets spread around the brew palace. I am ready to rock and I am ready to roll. Just have to put an order together at Brew Hardware and wait for delivery truck to show up. jeez, I'm excited for you! maybe if I ever decide to reinvest in new stuff...
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