Im sorry, I don't know the BTUs of the banjo. I want to say they are in the 50K range, but i really don't know. I think they vary based on the regulator. I have since changed out the boil burner, which isnt seen in this video. I have a 23 jet burner now for the boil side. I think it is an 80-100K BTU burner.
@MNBugeater BTU's really doesn't mean much when you are talking about burners as its based on gas consumption not heat produced, i bet if you measured it (very easy to do heat a known amount of water for a set time and measure the temp difference then you will know exactly how much heat you are getting into you pot id bet it would be about 1/3 to 1/4 the BTUs the burner says it is)
Have you thought about pezioelectic pilots? They would reduce the gas consumption and you probably turn off the main gas supply between brew days you have to relight the gas pilot lights each time. Just a thought. Looks like you have most of what you need to change over already! Great job on both the video and the concept!
The two pilots gas consumption running for the duration of a brew session is negligible. I doubt it is even measurable compared to the gas used for brewing. Relighting two pilot lights per brew session takes about 10 seconds. Long enough to hold a lighter next to the pilots. It isn't an inconvenience that I have even thought about.
What do you want to see? This is pretty much it in action. The LOVE TS switches open or close the solenoid valve that allows gas to burners or closes it and removes gas.
Not sure how a PID would control the temp any more consistently than the LOVE controllers do. They have a 1 degree differential. I dial in my mash temp and it doesnt fluctuate but 2 degrees either direction for an entire 90 minute mash. With the recirculation of the mash, the temperature doesnt move from what I set the controller.
@MNBugeater a PID is a predictive temp controller it will turn on BEFORE there is any temp fluctuation and turn off when just enough energy has been replaced meaning it will stay at the set temp through the whole mash the one i use has a 0.1°C resolution and it will keep it on that temp with hardly more than a 0.1°C change though the whole mash time
The pilots are honeywell pilots that you can get at any gas supply store or home improvement store. I picked these up off ebay. You will then need a pilot shut off valve for safety. I believe I used ASCO shut off valves. Again...off ebay.
I used STC 2W160-10. They are 3/8" valves. Many people use 1/2" The 1/2" would have a different model number. I think the "-10" changes for the 1/2" version.
Any chance you can show us a wiring diagram?
fishmonger11 3 months ago
So cool!
jewsh666 1 year ago
Do the solenoids run on 120 VAC or do you have a 24 V stepdown transformer to run them?
bamaslamma1003 1 year ago
That is a very cool setup! How many btu's are are the burners rated for?
bamaslamma1003 1 year ago
Im sorry, I don't know the BTUs of the banjo. I want to say they are in the 50K range, but i really don't know. I think they vary based on the regulator. I have since changed out the boil burner, which isnt seen in this video. I have a 23 jet burner now for the boil side. I think it is an 80-100K BTU burner.
MNBugeater 1 year ago
@MNBugeater BTU's really doesn't mean much when you are talking about burners as its based on gas consumption not heat produced, i bet if you measured it (very easy to do heat a known amount of water for a set time and measure the temp difference then you will know exactly how much heat you are getting into you pot id bet it would be about 1/3 to 1/4 the BTUs the burner says it is)
HomeDistiller 1 year ago
Have you thought about pezioelectic pilots? They would reduce the gas consumption and you probably turn off the main gas supply between brew days you have to relight the gas pilot lights each time. Just a thought. Looks like you have most of what you need to change over already! Great job on both the video and the concept!
REGreenTeam 1 year ago
The two pilots gas consumption running for the duration of a brew session is negligible. I doubt it is even measurable compared to the gas used for brewing. Relighting two pilot lights per brew session takes about 10 seconds. Long enough to hold a lighter next to the pilots. It isn't an inconvenience that I have even thought about.
MNBugeater 1 year ago
Do you have plans for future videos about your Brutus? I would really like to see it in action!!!
tomroeder 1 year ago
What do you want to see? This is pretty much it in action. The LOVE TS switches open or close the solenoid valve that allows gas to burners or closes it and removes gas.
MNBugeater 1 year ago
I am in the process of building my Brutus. I cannot thank all who have built one prior to me which has helped me out tremendously.
I was wanting to use the Banjo Burners like what you did. Are your the Low Pressure version?
If so, what is the PSI rating for the regulator?
I may have a ton of questions if you don't mind me asking. Seems I am not finding my answers on the forums.
runbuxtonrun 2 years ago
They are low pressure.
MNBugeater 1 year ago
wouldn't a pid controller be better to keep a constant temp?
HomeDistiller 2 years ago
Not sure how a PID would control the temp any more consistently than the LOVE controllers do. They have a 1 degree differential. I dial in my mash temp and it doesnt fluctuate but 2 degrees either direction for an entire 90 minute mash. With the recirculation of the mash, the temperature doesnt move from what I set the controller.
MNBugeater 1 year ago
@MNBugeater a PID is a predictive temp controller it will turn on BEFORE there is any temp fluctuation and turn off when just enough energy has been replaced meaning it will stay at the set temp through the whole mash the one i use has a 0.1°C resolution and it will keep it on that temp with hardly more than a 0.1°C change though the whole mash time
HomeDistiller 1 year ago
I like this setup allot. I think I might go the same route. My only question is how did you go about getting pilot lights for your burners?
wml4928790 2 years ago
The pilots are honeywell pilots that you can get at any gas supply store or home improvement store. I picked these up off ebay. You will then need a pilot shut off valve for safety. I believe I used ASCO shut off valves. Again...off ebay.
MNBugeater 2 years ago
I used STC 2W160-10. They are 3/8" valves. Many people use 1/2" The 1/2" would have a different model number. I think the "-10" changes for the 1/2" version.
MNBugeater 3 years ago
How can I email you to find out what solenoids etc you used?
wizardofbaba 3 years ago
That is totaly cool. I want one.
2myworkshop2 3 years ago