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    I am looking for an inexpensive level control to safeguard electric heating elements in a kettle.
    Kettle is 3.4 barrels. (145 gal).
    I would rather use a probe than ultrasonic.
    Any suggestions?

  • #2
    I know Brewmation makes some TC compatible level sensors. On aside would you mind if I Pm'd you re: a question about your setup?

    rob

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    • #3
      Rod Type

      Conductivity control sensors can be searched out.
      Your mounting port will have to be made compatible with what you are installing.
      Typically sensing rods can be cut to length and also the bundle may have some adjustment capability to dial in your level vs. events controlled.
      The old school are made by Warrick and are common on Boilers. They are EMC.
      I have been involved in building up different types for systems such as field irrigation and large cooling tower level control.
      The ruggedness of the control system is the heart of the system. I would avoid anything with a cheap looking solid state board.
      This is the primary weakness in most modern soild state gear that would otherwise be reliable.
      Warren Turner
      Industrial Engineering Technician
      HVACR-Electrical Systems Specialist
      Moab Brewery
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      • #4
        Level sensing

        Originally posted by Beluedog View Post
        I know Brewmation makes some TC compatible level sensors. On aside would you mind if I Pm'd you re: a question about your setup?

        rob
        No problem.

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        • #5
          Do you use a sight glass on your kettle? If so, check out Factorymation.com for a Capacitive proximity sensor. I use these in our HL system, and they're great since they work from the outside of the sight glass--no contact with product. They cannot "see" through metal, unfortunately.

          If you're interested in using a Warric control, as Starcat mentions, I may have one (used) available. It's surplus from an old boiler, but still works fine. You'd probably need to get or make a new probe, as mine is cut off pretty short. I'm a little worried about the composition of the probe and compatibility w/food grade process, so an SS probe might be a good idea.
          Timm Turrentine

          Brewerywright,
          Terminal Gravity Brewing,
          Enterprise. Oregon.

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          • #6
            Level

            Originally posted by TGTimm View Post
            Do you use a sight glass on your kettle? If so, check out Factorymation.com for a Capacitive proximity sensor. I use these in our HL system, and they're great since they work from the outside of the sight glass--no contact with product. They cannot "see" through metal, unfortunately.

            If you're interested in using a Warric control, as Starcat mentions, I may have one (used) available. It's surplus from an old boiler, but still works fine. You'd probably need to get or make a new probe, as mine is cut off pretty short. I'm a little worried about the composition of the probe and compatibility w/food grade process, so an SS probe might be a good idea.
            I like the idea of not punching holes in the tank.

            Thanks for the tips people!

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