Hey all,
I received my Alcoengine reflux and 35L DigiBoil combo last week from KegLand. I also got their temperature controller to help automate the process, and also because I thought it would be more accurate then the cheapo probe gauge included. I ran a vinegar run, then a sacrificial run. On the sac run I was running at the full 2400W (noob) and had the still puke product from the top.
After being told to run at 1900W, I then ran my first 24L TPW. I was mostly happy with the results.
What I’m unsure of though is the accuracy of the temp controller. I didn’t use it this time to cut off the boiler as it’s intended, as I’m still learning. The temps reported seem to be fluctuating quite a lot during the run. Initially it settled at 78.2 but went as high as 78.5 during the first 30 mins or so. Sometimes the temp dropped to 77.9, then settled between 77.8 and 78 for a bit (but always fluctuating). It got as low as 77.4 at one point and as high as 80, with only around 1L collected (so not into the tails). Always rising and dropping in temp.
I stuck the cheapo probe gauge in to test and it settled at 78.5 +/- 0.2 for a good 20mins. Nowhere near the fluctuation of the controller.
I’d like to be able to rely on the temp controller to help with the cut-off point of the run, but don’t think I can at this stage, as I’ve read to shut down when the temp rises +1 degree from stable during hearts. Everything else during the run was stable (no other variables) - constant water flow, inside with no breeze, boiler set to 103, etc.
Help a noob please! :smile:
Edit: apologies, I didn’t realise mentioning a businesses name represented ‘advertising’. Duly Noted. :handgestures-thumbupleft: