ozdevil Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Gday All order this yesterday @ 11:30am and rocked up at 9.30am by aussie post (rather shocked with aussie post) Now i really didnt need another temp controller but i thought to myself this is a ripper little unit and able to do alot more more then what an inkbird temp controller can do. now dont get me wrong i still like inkbird wifi 508 it still a great unit but i feel this will get left behind now While both rapt temp controller and Inkbird 508 wifi are able to control by phone or other device that is wifi enable 1 thing seperates them both the rapt temp controller can be programmed to the profile you want. Not 100% certain yet but i know intime you will plug a profile into the rapt controller and the controller will do its thing for you change the temps for you which will make it easier for when you may want to up the temp for a rest or drop it for cold crashing you can just set and forget and just come back on bottling/kegging day.. Basicly works the same way as the rapt fermentation chamber. The unit itself is a lot more clunky then inkbird but that does not matter it can hang on the side of the fridge or you can neatly mount it if you want to or you can connect a stand by changing the plugs around so the plugs are facing out the back rather then down to the ground. If all goes well i will be putting this little baby to work when i do my next all grain and stay tuned i may have a inkbird coming up for sale the wifi model at a reasonable price cheers OZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 just heard back from the developer of the kegland rapt controller He has told if you have created a profile or Added a profile from there Portal and that you Run/Play that Profile the Rapt Controller will automate to the change of Temps eg you may start at 18°c but day5 you may want to up the temp to 21°c provided the Profile you have set is running it will automatically increase the temp to 21°c and then if you have a cold crash set to 2°c the rapt controller will automaticly drop to that temp I think this is great intergration to a temp controller Also in a future update to The Temp controller you will be able to include the Rapt Pill and have that read automaticly with the Temp controller The Only thing is you still have to set your high and low temp hysteresis eg you want 1.0 above the actually temp or below the temp you have set 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 Just finished mucking around with the controller was wondering how the devices will work with the alarms like inkbird I must say the alarm is not high sounding as inkbird but still annoying though If the Alarm goes off its a small sounding alarm (i am asking the developer is there way increasing this) can be controlled from the rapt portal on the portal or from controler, there will be a mobile app but the developer stated there is other priorities Also if the alarm goes off you will get notified by email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 2 hours ago, ozdevil said: Gday All order this yesterday @ 11:30am and rocked up at 9.30am by aussie post (rather shocked with aussie post) Now i really didnt need another temp controller but i thought to myself this is a ripper little unit and able to do alot more more then what an inkbird temp controller can do. now dont get me wrong i still like inkbird wifi 508 it still a great unit but i feel this will get left behind now While both rapt temp controller and Inkbird 508 wifi are able to control by phone or other device that is wifi enable 1 thing seperates them both the rapt temp controller can be programmed to the profile you want. Not 100% certain yet but i know intime you will plug a profile into the rapt controller and the controller will do its thing for you change the temps for you which will make it easier for when you may want to up the temp for a rest or drop it for cold crashing you can just set and forget and just come back on bottling/kegging day.. Basicly works the same way as the rapt fermentation chamber. The unit itself is a lot more clunky then inkbird but that does not matter it can hang on the side of the fridge or you can neatly mount it if you want to or you can connect a stand by changing the plugs around so the plugs are facing out the back rather then down to the ground. If all goes well i will be putting this little baby to work when i do my next all grain and stay tuned i may have a inkbird coming up for sale the wifi model at a reasonable price cheers OZ Gosh you are a handsome brute OD !! The look like excellent units, I like the technology & the coloured power points are a great idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Gosh you are a handsome brute OD !! The look like excellent units, I like the technology & the coloured power points are a great idea. i have a face that only a mother could love lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, ozdevil said: i have a face that only a mother could love lol Did the Doctor turn around & slap your Mother or can't you remember 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 You are right about the Neoprene Jacket it is very hard to get both ends to line up as well as hold the tension & apply the velcro but I got there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 just thought i would show you guys the controller with a profile in the rapt controller in the rapt portal you can edit the profile and have it tell you when it starts the next step this profile is for a diamond lager /pilsner profile the graph here shows basicly start to finish but once you select it will take you to a new screen and you select the play button and the grapgh will show where it starting temp target and the current temp This grapgh can also be seen on the rapt portal as you can see there is a few steps to this profile and this is all automated and you will not have to touch your temp controller when its time to up the steps or cold crash you also can create your own profiles to suit your own brewing needs unfortunately anyone thinking of these be warned the instruction barcode on the box works but brings up 1 page only of the manual with no instruction but to set it up the screen gives you the promts to follow at start up 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 28 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Did the Doctor turn around & slap your Mother or can't you remember i reckon he did mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 27 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: You are right about the Neoprene Jacket it is very hard to get both ends to line up as well as hold the tension & apply the velcro but I got there. i thought you may struggled a bit . i was lucky i did it easy becuase i got swmbo to put it on after she seen me struggle lol i said to her you do these things so much better then me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, ozdevil said: i thought you may struggled a bit . i was lucky i did it easy becuase i got swmbo to put it on after she seen me struggle lol i said to her you do these things so much better then me Yeah it sorta is a struggle but 2 people could probably get a tighter fit but that doesn't matter much as you are going to take it off from time to time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 24 minutes ago, ozdevil said: just thought i would show you guys the controller with a profile in the rapt controller in the rapt portal you can edit the profile and have it tell you when it starts the next step this profile is for a diamond lager /pilsner profile the graph here shows basicly start to finish but once you select it will take you to a new screen and you select the play button and the grapgh will show where it starting temp target and the current temp This grapgh can also be seen on the rapt portal as you can see there is a few steps to this profile and this is all automated and you will not have to touch your temp controller when its time to up the steps or cold crash you also can create your own profiles to suit your own brewing needs unfortunately anyone thinking of these be warned the instruction barcode on the box works but brings up 1 page only of the manual with no instruction but to set it up the screen gives you the promts to follow at start up I am thinking you are on a commission here mate, all of this promoting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted March 9, 2022 Author Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: I am thinking you are on a commission here mate, all of this promoting. i wish mate if i think something is worthwhile or worth helping another person i will spruik it if i think its no benifit then i dont spruik its just a purchase i made and had my eyes on this before i thought of inkbirds Edited March 9, 2022 by ozdevil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Just now, ozdevil said: i wish mate if i think something is worthwhile or worth helping another person i will spruik it if i think its no benifit then i dont spruik Yeah I understand, no worries, it is a good product. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Gosh you are a handsome brute OD !! With a Baby Face like that one, You must be a Youngster... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted March 30, 2022 Author Share Posted March 30, 2022 Ok Guys and gals My 1st brew has been finished using the "Rapt Temp Controller" the brew = Sierra Navada Pale ale" Profile was set for = Pale ale day 1-6 = temp was held at 18°c day 6 -7 = temp was held at 19°c day 7-8 = temp was held at 20°c day 8-9 = temp was held at 21°c day 9-10 = temp was held at 22°c day 10 - 11 = temp was held at24°c (only issue here was internet dropped out but didnt lose any info) day 11-12 = temp was held at23°c (dry hop addition of Cryo cascade hops) day 12-15 =temp was held at -0.1°c when i filled the keg on Monday i had a sample the beer was clear and very tastey with out carbonation The profile i used was not my own it was keglands profile that i followed this temp controller at the moment stands out from inkbird and i am not saying inkbird are bad but this temp controller is game changer in my opinion the difference is between inkbird and rapt temp controller is as long as you have set a profile you have created from the global profile the rapt will automaticly change temps to what the profile is set Where as the inkbird if you want to change the profile for rests or whatever you have to do this manually the rapt temp controller can be intergrated with the pill and other rapt products you cant with inkbird i could go forever but i have found this unit rapt temp controller great so far and really did do a great job with only 1 hiccup and that was losing wifi connection due to my isp but it remembered wher i lost and picked up again and settled the unit is going to be great for the fifo workers we have on site that dont want to dry hop set and forget you can create your own profile for how you ferment so if the wife that dry hops for you because your onsite due to fifo work will be great for the price tag its worth every cent i will be buying a 2nd unit and making my inkbird redundant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Too many job sheets for me, today was enough. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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