HLT Temperature Control
Posted on: June 30, 2010
- In: Brewing
- 8 Comments
Hot Liquor Tank (HLT) temperature control with an STC-1000 Temperature controller from Ebay.
Temp controller in place from the rear:
Case internals so far, thought I’d include an Earthing block (which I didn’t use, though I might earth the Pipework on the HLT sometime):
Temp sensor fitted to side of HLT http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0461159 :
Controller fitted to case front with approx positions of the Heating & Cooling Sockets:
This box will be on the wall next to the HLT and wired from a fused Spur, When I get a fermentation fridge I’ll just get an extension lead and plug it in, though I may have to figure out a switchable Temp sensor to I can swap between two… though I suppose I could just buy a second Temp controller (*a couple of small 2-pin plugs & sockets would do this).
Holes cut and sockets in position:
I decided, seeing as I have plenty of case depth, I’d use the full pattress boxes to secure the socket fronts:
The Wiring:
Live Feeds to in series:
- -Temp Controller
- -Heating Relay
- -Cooling Relay
Switched Relay Feeds to:
- -3 Pin Live! on both sockets
To Neutral Feed in series:
- -Both 3 Pin Socket Neutrals
- -Temp controller
Wall Mounted and Wired into a Fused Spur:
The Inside, knot tied in sensor lead so I don’t go pulling it:
Heating LED on, heating up:
No LED indicator showing, Heating OFF, set to 81c with a 1c drop so it stays 80c or above:
🙂 I just need to finish painting the walls, Paint the floor, and complete my Brewery Stand!!
The Plastic box came from www.rselectricalsupplies.co.uk
8 Responses to "HLT Temperature Control"
November 26, 2011 at 9:39 pm
Nope, it was the STC-1000 (its internal relays) only which works fine for the wattage elements I have.
January 27, 2012 at 11:20 am
Very helpful – what were the dimensions of your enclosure? I’m trying to work out a sensible size for my build.
January 27, 2012 at 6:58 pm
I’m pretty sure it was this one Here
Just realised I never linked that properly!
August 6, 2012 at 11:50 am
Just bought the bits and pieces I need for this….just need to nip down to the curry house and pick up a food grade barrel. A great “how-to” post. Cheers.
August 19, 2012 at 5:42 pm
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November 26, 2011 at 7:07 pm
pdtnc, what relay did you use? you noted you used one but I can’t see it in the pictures