Hardware

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

Actuator examples

Pumps

Actors

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

Item name	Link to article
Mini pump 12V DC	amazon
Pneumatic connectors 8mm x 1/2 inch 90° rotatable	amazon

Camlock fittings from Braubebo 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

Item name	Link to article
Fotek SSR 40DA	amazon

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

Item name	Link to article
Relay board Keenso 4 channel	amazon
Relay board Keenso 2 channel	amazon

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

PWM modules

Item name	Link to article
Speed controller	amazon
Speed controller	amazon

Connectors

Item name	Link to article
GX 12 2 Pin	amazon
GX 12 3 Pin	amazon
GX 12 4 Pin	amazon