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06-18-2010, 08:22 PM
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Which 240v receptacle???
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Good grief, I didn't realize there was 10 choices. 3 wire, 4 wire( I assume I want one of these?), 30amp, 50amp, endless choices! I do want one that will go into a box(recessed in wall), I don't want a giant tumor hanging off the wall. And my shopping choices are limited to Lowe's, unless there's an online source.
What say you, electric brew genies?
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06-18-2010, 08:59 PM
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4 wire 50 amp drier style,, even if your only going to 3 wires its cheaper than a 3 wire 50 amp welding socket and plug,, and you can put a common in it for a 240 gfi
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06-18-2010, 09:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Henrythe9th
4 wire 50 amp drier style,, even if your only going to 3 wires its cheaper than a 3 wire 50 amp welding socket and plug,, and you can put a common in it for a 240 gfi
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There is no such thing as a 50 amp dryer style. Dryers are 30 amps, ranges and welders are 50 amps. I'd suggest a 50 amp range (4 wire) plug and receptacle. And its not a common, its a neutral or grounded conductor. |
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06-18-2010, 09:58 PM
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Sorry if that sounded douchebaggish, I was just trying to clarify...
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06-18-2010, 10:11 PM
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You need to figure how much current you'll need and if you need 110v included. What are the components you'll be powering? Specifically heating elements.
I have 2 twistloc 30amp 3 wire outlets that I don't need.
Last edited by Budzu; 06-18-2010 at 10:14 PM.
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06-18-2010, 10:26 PM
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50 Amp 4-Wire plug mounted and ready for drywall (And the panel that feeds it...)
Left to right - Hot 1, Neutral, Hot 2, with the ground at the bottom in the middle...
It's not wired to the panel yet. I'm waiting until next weekend after I have the main feed trenched over from the house 
The panel:
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What does the primary pressure gauge on the tank tell us? That's right, the temperature. Put it on a scale if you want to know how much is in it...
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Put some duct tape over the gauge - Or better yet - Replace the high pressure gauge with a plug - High pressure gauges are useless!
Last edited by SweetSounds; 06-18-2010 at 10:28 PM.
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06-18-2010, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SweetSounds
50 Amp 4-Wire plug mounted and ready for drywall (And the panel that feeds it...)
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If you take the receptacle back out, and replace the raised cover with a 2 gang mud ring before you drywall, you can mount it flush with a regular plate and it will look much cleaner... |
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06-18-2010, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Stickshaker
If you take the receptacle back out, and replace the raised cover with a 2 gang mud ring before you drywall, you can mount it flush with a regular plate and it will look much cleaner...
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I'll have to find one of those 
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Ecnerwal
What does the primary pressure gauge on the tank tell us? That's right, the temperature. Put it on a scale if you want to know how much is in it...
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Put some duct tape over the gauge - Or better yet - Replace the high pressure gauge with a plug - High pressure gauges are useless!
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06-19-2010, 03:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Budzu
You need to figure how much current you'll need and if you need 110v included. What are the components you'll be powering? Specifically heating elements.
I have 2 twistloc 30amp 3 wire outlets that I don't need.
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Ok, i'm confused. I have the capability of running two 30 amp circuits. Or a 40 and a 30 amp. Which ever.  btw, i'm smashed. my badz
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06-19-2010, 03:55 AM
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No worries, just wondering what your power needs are going to be. If you'll run electric element or elements and pump or pumps, what wattage etc. You'll probably want all of your components to run off a single gfci breaker.
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