# Hardware

The examples below are practical ideas from the community. External links point to third-party content and products.

## Actuator examples

### Pumps

![Actors](https://4263638218-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fcd8WaQiNhLpQ99hwjXzs%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-460adce8c4f0ecd2b8b1cb7b701be8a0cdda6bdc%2FPumpe1.jpg?alt=media)

A pump is useful for lautering and transfers to the fermenter. Use only food-safe pumps rated up to 100°C.

The small Rotekt 12V pumps are commonly used in homebrewing setups:

![Actors](https://4263638218-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fcd8WaQiNhLpQ99hwjXzs%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1d48018c11975af8e23b753940db899a38058a15%2FPumpe2.jpg?alt=media)

| Item name                                         | Link to article                                                                                                                                |
| ------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Mini pump 12V DC                                  | [amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01NCKXJ92/?coliid=I1I94V063T6GE6\&colid=I7GQB171JGLX\&psc=1\&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_SSRMRQS5W49WYA43JZ7Z) |
| Pneumatic connectors 8mm x 1/2 inch 90° rotatable | [amazon](https://amzn.to/3XmH2nP)                                                                                                              |

Camlock fittings from [Braubebo](https://www.braubebo.de/camlock/) are also a solid option.

### SSR (solid state relay)

Brautomat can switch SSRs directly. SSRs switch a 230V AC load using a 3-5V DC control signal from Brautomat.

![fotek](https://4263638218-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fcd8WaQiNhLpQ99hwjXzs%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-dbddd5398bc3def30ee0a807ef8981b3e827afdc%2Ffotek.jpg?alt=media)

| Item name      | Link to article                                                                                                                                |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Fotek SSR 40DA | [amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09KTV425X/?coliid=I37LH2D7XQ7AYU\&colid=I7GQB171JGLX\&psc=0\&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_018F1S8N63CZYRB6XE54) |

Typical SSR use cases:

* switch a socket for an agitator power supply
* switch a NACHGUSS/sparge-water heater
* switch a ring heater
* switch a pump power supply

### Relay modules

Not every load needs a high-power SSR. Agitators and pumps are often fine with low-cost relay boards.

![keenso](https://4263638218-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fcd8WaQiNhLpQ99hwjXzs%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d64d12c896e4be30782b39917a2a0aa0218534df%2Fkeenso.jpg?alt=media)

| Item name                    | Link to article                                                                                                                               |
| ---------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Relay board Keenso 4 channel | [amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07QKHPBVP/?coliid=IW0L994AVYJSX\&colid=I7GQB171JGLX\&psc=1\&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_1MYFTEN8WCBBE7AD4J7T) |
| Relay board Keenso 2 channel | [amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07PY7LF9Z/?coliid=IHJD818Z5259W\&colid=I7GQB171JGLX\&psc=1\&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_1MYFTEN8WCBBE7AD4J7T) |

### Ring heating elements

A ring heater can help during boil if IDS power is not enough for a strong rolling boil.

Example source: [Douglas from Crafthardware](https://www.crafthardware.de/products/ringheizelement-3-5-kw-fuer-45-cm-kessel)

### PWM modules

| Item name        | Link to article                                                                                                                                |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Speed controller | [amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09PV11JM8/?coliid=IC6BIVO4B18X9\&colid=I7GQB171JGLX\&psc=1\&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_1MYFTEN8WCBBE7AD4J7T)  |
| Speed controller | [amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0B7X6Z34Z/?coliid=I1KLJXGJL47O5M\&colid=I7GQB171JGLX\&psc=1\&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_1MYFTEN8WCBBE7AD4J7T) |

### Connectors

| Item name   | Link to article                                                                                                                                |
| ----------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| GX 12 2 Pin | [amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07YSBQWSX/?coliid=IU2GESEA54974\&colid=I7GQB171JGLX\&psc=1\&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_1PA754W9JYVNX4G9PMV0)  |
| GX 12 3 Pin | [amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07GBBNHM6/?coliid=I21Z8Z8ELJ9I5J\&colid=I7GQB171JGLX\&psc=0\&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_9HAPWMCVWSHGYP1GDPJZ) |
| GX 12 4 Pin | [amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0C6SJK1KZ/?coliid=I25GPP716VQUBU\&colid=I7GQB171JGLX\&psc=1\&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_9HAPWMCVWSHGYP1GDPJZ) |


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