Recent content by kotamoore23

The outlets we use are 20 amp feed by 12 gauge wire. I think that can handle up to 2,400 watts from what I have seen. So a 2,000 watt element and a pump should be okay, in my mind at least. I am sure there will be times I forget the 120V power cord and the only option is infinite beer! I plan...

Less wattage = more beers and forgetting to finish brewing for sure lol.

This is perfect! But a few questions for you. I am guessing the auxiliary outlet is on as long as the main switch was on. If I wanted to put it on a switch I would wire it the same as the pump? When plugged into 120v will the element indicator still work even though it is 240v? And instead...

That is an option. I am wondering if the 2000 watt element is worth it compared to the 1650 watt for heat up and boil times. I know currently the clawhammer controller can't run it.

I have been a part of brew day that had a 5500 watt element, its the whole reason I am putting a 240 outlet in my garage. But as for the friends (that are definitely scrubs without their own brewing system) it is still a nice time to get together and drink a few beers that we brewed. Hence the...

I am new to HomeBrewtalk but have been brewing for about 2 years now with a year of that on a 120v clawhammer system. I am about to upgrade my garage to have 240v outlet so of course I want to build a controller that can utilize the power. But I often take my brewing system to friends that that...