Site Requirements
What a brewhouse needs before a FizzWizz is installed — CO₂, power, mounting, network, tank fittings, and safety requirements.
Site requirements
Confirm these before starting an installation. Almost every installation problem traces back to something on this page that was missing or undersized at the planning stage.
CO₂ supply
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supply pressure | 30–40 psi at the regulator |
| Regulator | Required. A regulator problem shows up as Health Check Ident A or R |
| Connection | To the CO₂_In port |
| Capacity | Sized for your batch volume and carbonation target — the CO₂ Stone flow rate calculator in the BrewWizz app gives the maximum flow rate for your stone |
Diminishing CO₂ supply is one of the alerts the FizzWizz raises. On a site where CO₂ runs out mid-batch, carbonation stalls and the batch has to be rested — worth planning cylinder changes ahead of long runs.
Power
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supply | Mains power for the wall-wart power supply |
| Outlet | A live outlet within reach of the power supply cable |
| Reliability | The unit tolerates brief interruptions, but a Battery Backup is recommended where brownouts are common |
| Indicator | The green light on the power supply confirms it is functional |
Mounting
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface | Wall, tank, or another surface |
| Dimensions | 6 × 10.6 × 5.7 in (15.2 × 26.9 × 14.5 cm) — see Specifications |
| Access | Leave room to reach the front panel and the flow controller on the side |
| Hose runs | The unit must be within reach of the stone hose and arm hose runs |
Tank requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pressure relief valve | Required. Must be fitted and set to 15 psi |
| Stone connection | A port for the carbonation stone, or a tri-clamp tee |
| Arm connection | A connection to the tank head for the arm hose |
| Isolation valves | Recommended on the stone circuit; required either side of a Foot Pressure Sensor |
| Temperature probe access | A thermowell or port for the WizzTemp sensor — the WizzStone-Combo carrier includes a built-in thermowell |
Only use BrewWizz products with tanks that have a pressure relief valve (PRV) fitted, set to 15 psi. Do not proceed with an installation on a tank without one.
Network
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | The FizzWizz is Wi-Fi enabled and needs network access for dashboard reporting |
| Signal | Adequate coverage where the unit is mounted — breweries are often poor Wi-Fi environments |
| Account | A BrewWizz account with the device assigned, for dashboard monitoring |
Without network access the unit still carbonates normally, but you lose remote monitoring and alerts, and the device shows as Stale or Offline on the dashboard. See Device Offline or Not Reporting.
Fluids and environment
| Consideration | Detail |
|---|---|
| Condensation | Brewery electronics move between cold rooms and a humid brewhouse. The FizzWizz boards are conformally coated, but the electronics are not waterproof |
| Splash | The unit is not designed for direct spray or washdown |
| Arm separator | Always fit one. It is the single most important component for protecting the unit from fluid ingress |
| Glycol | Glycol system issues are one of the conditions the FizzWizz alerts on — check glycol runs near the unit |
Consumables to have on hand
For commissioning and ongoing operation:
- Disposable gloves (used in Check 6 leak testing)
- A printed Results Form
- A push-to-connect jumper hose (used to move the CO₂ supply between ports during testing)
- Cleaning chemicals: a caustic cleaner such as PBW, plus sanitiser
- Spare orange O-rings and hairpin cotter pins (supplied with the WizzStone-Combo)
Checklist
Work through this before ordering or installing:
- CO₂ supply available at 30–40 psi with a working regulator
- Live power outlet within reach of the power supply
- Mounting surface identified, with access to the front panel and flow controller
- Tank has a PRV fitted and set to 15 psi
- Port available for the carbonation stone, and for the arm hose to the tank head
- Thermowell or port available for the temperature sensor
- Wi-Fi coverage at the mounting location
- BrewWizz account ready for device assignment
- Arm separator on hand
- Cleaning chemicals and a printed Results Form on hand