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Forum: Electric Brewing 12-27-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,614
Posted By grandequeso
Thats a bad idea. you made a "dead man's...

Thats a bad idea. you made a "dead man's cord"
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-20-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 10,770
Posted By grandequeso
Put up a real close up photo of your cp. And a...

Put up a real close up photo of your cp. And a current diagram if you have one, shouldnt be too hard to sort out.
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-20-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 696
Posted By grandequeso
I believe its actually 230/400volts your country...

I believe its actually 230/400volts your country is on. its 230v line to neutral and 400v line to line. run all if your controls at 230v and your elements at 400v you should be good to go. the...
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-20-2012, 02:21 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 10,770
Posted By grandequeso
I bet if you ran the lights at 120v you would not...

I bet if you ran the lights at 120v you would not have that problem. if you're using the ones auber sells I believe they say you can run them at 120v, they'll. Just be a little bit less bright . Id...
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-20-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 895
Posted By grandequeso
Hd or lowes sells by the foot. if the shipping...

Hd or lowes sells by the foot. if the shipping wasn't more than what the wire costs, Id send you some. I usually have a couple garbage cans of scrap wire in my back yard waiting to get scrapped.
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-19-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 696
Posted By grandequeso
Id go with the 480v elements. that would solve...

Id go with the 480v elements. that would solve much of your problem right off.
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-19-2012, 04:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,956
Posted By grandequeso
120/208 is generally more desirerable. when you...

120/208 is generally more desirerable. when you have 120/240v 3 phase you cannot use the B phase for 120 volt loads. So unless you have lots of 3 phase equipt you end up with lots of wasted panel...
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-19-2012, 04:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 206
Posted By grandequeso
you may find voltages anywhere between...

you may find voltages anywhere between 220-255volts. dont be surprised if you your voltage isnt dead on 240.
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-19-2012, 04:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By grandequeso
you got it

you got it
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-19-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By grandequeso
I don't know what you're referencing for a afci...

I don't know what you're referencing for a afci breaker being required. That requirment is for lights and receptacles is living areas of a dwelling unit (house). your garage is not a living area, ...
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-19-2012, 02:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By grandequeso
You have to run a little bit larger wire if using...

You have to run a little bit larger wire if using al vs copper. copper is a better conductor, al is much less expensive it is not really an issue using it in place of copper. *as long as it...
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-19-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 396
Posted By grandequeso
Call your local electrical supply and ask them...

Call your local electrical supply and ask them for a quote on #4 ser aluminum. You could possibly get away with #6 ser al, but that all depends on your local code / ambient attic temps in the...
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-19-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 895
Posted By grandequeso
For the internal wiring look for wire type...

For the internal wiring look for wire type thhn/thhw. The stuff is dirt cheap for the amount you would need in a panel. Important going to guess around 20 cent per foot
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-15-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 696
Posted By grandequeso
You can use the element @230v line / neutral. ...

You can use the element @230v line / neutral. but you may be overloading your service.
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-14-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By grandequeso
Im personally a fan of just using a gfci breaker....

Im personally a fan of just using a gfci breaker. it may cost a penny more to do it this way, I just think its neater and easier. Im a electrician for a large service company so its basically free...
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-14-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By grandequeso
What brand is your panel?

What brand is your panel?
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-14-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By grandequeso
No big deal. Delete the existing dryer outlet...

No big deal. Delete the existing dryer outlet remove the wires from their breaker& cap them off. install new 4 wire outlet on the same breaker. Blank off/ remove old dryer outlet. buy a new 4 wire...
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-14-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By grandequeso
If you cut in a "old work" cut in box just below...

If you cut in a "old work" cut in box just below your panel, you could just add a new 4 wire receptacle as a dedicated circuit. It would be flush mounted to the wall. I seriously doubt the...
Forum: DIY Projects 12-14-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By grandequeso
I motorized my mill with an old whole house fan...

I motorized my mill with an old whole house fan motor. its about a 15 lb motor, big ugly bastard. probably 60 years old. the nameplate has long fallen off so I don't have any specs on it. an attic...
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-14-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,628
Posted By grandequeso
My understanding is that it offers gfci...

My understanding is that it offers gfci protection. the "non fused" means that it doesn't provide overcurrent protection. That means its fine to use it down line of a properly sized breaker for...
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-13-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By grandequeso
Im not advocating bonding the spa panel and...

Im not advocating bonding the spa panel and pulling a ground out of no where . Im saying create a situation where you only need two hots and a ground.. No neutral load off of your three wire circuit.
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-13-2012, 04:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By grandequeso
The problem you have with your dryer circuit is...

The problem you have with your dryer circuit is that you are short one conductor (wire) by running your pumps are the only thing that actually needs a neutral conductor. your pid and contactors (if...
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-13-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By grandequeso
run a straight 240 volt system using the 3 wire...

run a straight 240 volt system using the 3 wire system you already have. plug your pumps into a wall outlet. everything properly grounded. no problem.
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-13-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,614
Posted By grandequeso
are you feeding your element with a regular wall...

are you feeding your element with a regular wall receptacle mounted in the side of your toolbox / enclousure? If so there should only be one set a wires going to it.
Forum: Electric Brewing 12-10-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,640
Posted By grandequeso
Those are the same switches Im speaking about.

Those are the same switches Im speaking about.
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