Three controllers for electric brewing: the SV1 for a 120V kettle on a standard 15 A outlet, the SV2 wall panel for one 5,500 W element on 240V, and the new 3V for HERMS and three-vessel breweries. No menus to learn: set the temperature and brew. The SV2 and 3V are hand-built in our Vancouver workshop, and the parts inside are stocked here.
The 3V runs a whole HERMS hot side from one panel. Hot liquor, mash and boil each get their own temperature controller and probe, and the Element Select switch sends 5,500 W to whichever vessel needs it.
Hot Liquor, Mash and Boil each have their own display and probe, so you can read every vessel at a glance without moving a probe.
One switch sends power to the HLT element or the boil kettle element. Running one 5,500 W element at a time keeps the whole brewery on a single 240V, 30 A dryer-style circuit.
Pump 1 and Pump 2 each have a switch on the panel and a 120V outlet on the side: one for the HERMS recirculation loop, one for transfers and whirlpool.
Three 1.5" tri-clamp 3-wire RTD probes with 50 mm tips on 3 m (10 ft) high-quality shielded cords. They plug into DIN sockets on the panel, so they unplug for cleaning.
Pick by how many vessels you heat and what outlet you have. A 120V kettle on a standard 15 A outlet: SV1. One 5,500 W element on a 30 A dryer outlet: SV2. Three vessels on one 30 A circuit: 3V.
PID controller for one 120V element on a standard 15 A outlet. Auto-tune holds mash temperatures to within 0.1 °C, and it can also switch a solenoid valve for fermentation cooling.
Wall-mount 30 A panel for one 240V element up to 5,500 W. Mash and boil modes, automatic boil-over protection, and switched outlets for a pump and a second 120V accessory. Hand-built in Vancouver.
Wall-mount panel for three-vessel brewing: Hot Liquor, Mash and Boil controllers with three probes, an element select switch for two 5,500 W elements, and two pump outlets, all on one 30 A circuit. Hand-built in Vancouver.
Every controller works with standard elements and probes. These are the pairings we build around:
No menu trees and no programs to write. Set the temperature, switch on the element, brew.
The SV2 and 3V are built and tested in our Vancouver workshop before they ship.
Relays, probes, switches and cords are standard parts we keep in stock, so a failed part is a quick swap, not a new controller.
A contactor physically disconnects the element when it's switched off, so a failed relay can't leave an element powered.
240V elements connect with NEMA L6-30 twist-lock plugs. Push them fully in and turn to lock; a loose plug is the most common cause of a melted connector.
Two years on our controllers, plus lifetime parts support for as long as you brew on them.
All three controllers, with what they run and what they plug into.
| Model | Voltage | Runs | Control | Outlet | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV1 120V · plug-in | 120V · up to 1,650 W |
One element | PID with auto-tune and alarms |
NEMA 5-15 · 15 A | From $149 USD | Shop → |
| SV2 240V wall panel | 240V · up to 5,500 W |
One element (L6-30) · pump + accessory outlets | Mash and boil modes · boil-over protection |
NEMA 14-30 · 30 A | From $650 USD | Shop → |
| 3V 240V wall panel · three vessels New | 240V · one 5,500 W element at a time |
Two elements (L6-30) · two pumps · three probes included | Three controllers: HLT, Mash, Boil · timers that start at set temperature · boil-over protection · alarm relay |
NEMA 14-30 · 30 A | From $1,900 USD | Shop → |
Not sure what your panel can handle? Use the electrical calculator, or send us a photo of your panel.
Most brewers start on a single vessel and grow. The controllers follow the same path.
A Unibräu 10G on a standard kitchen or garage outlet.
From $149
One 5,500 W element on a dryer outlet: Unibräu 240V, BräuPro and DrainPro kettles.
From $650
HERMS and three-vessel breweries: three controllers, two elements, two pumps, one circuit.
$1,800
Moving from 120V to 240V? Check your panel first with the electrical calculator.
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The SV2 and 3V plug into a 240V, 30 A NEMA 14-30R receptacle, the same one an electric clothes dryer uses. Any new 240V circuit should be installed by a qualified electrician. Our electrical calculator works out the breaker and wire size.
We recommend GFCI protection on every brewing circuit: a GFCI outlet for the SV1, and a 30 A double-pole GFCI breaker for the SV2 and 3V. A GFCI cuts the power if current leaks to ground, which a regular breaker won't catch, and brew days mix water and electricity.
No. The Element Select switch sends power to the hot liquor tank or the boil kettle, one 5,500 W element at a time. That keeps a whole three-vessel brewery on one 30 A circuit.
Yes, if your kettle has standard ports. The SV2 and 3V probes mount in a 1.5" tri-clamp port, and the 240V controllers run any 240V element up to 5,500 W with a NEMA L6-30 twist-lock plug. Not sure? Send us a photo.
Yes. They're built from standard parts (relays, switches, probes and cords), and we stock replacements in Vancouver. Contact us and we'll help you find the part.
2 years on the controller, plus lifetime parts support. Temperature probes are consumables with a 6-month warranty.
Every controller is matched to our elements and probes, and the parts inside are stocked in Vancouver.
