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  1. TreeBeard

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  2. TreeBeard

    ControlLogix L55 processor

    Do all of them have the M13 memory module?
  3. TreeBeard

    The Brew Stand Incredible Giveaway

    In It To Win It
  4. TreeBeard

    Tilting false bottom

    I have a similar setup; my MLT has 1.75 gallons of dead space. I correct the mash water volume by adding the correct grist to water ratio amount plus the 1.75 gallons to fill the dead space. Then I subtract the 1.75 gallons from the sparge water in order to keep the wort collection amount the...
  5. TreeBeard

    How Many Watts for a Electric Water heater?

    This element sizing calculator link has been posted in a few different discussions. It will give you an idea of element sizing based on your batch size. http://gnipsel.com/beer/software/calculators/electric-heat.xls
  6. TreeBeard

    gfci breaker question

    Yes. In your case the spa panel will monitor the current on both hot legs to make sure they are equal. If it detect an imbalance it will trip the breaker. An imbalance would indicate current flow to ground.
  7. TreeBeard

    Basic SSRV Controller build HELP~!

    Your original drawing is correct, and no you're not going to burn out your element prematurely. The reason is, a 240 volt circuit operates differently than 120 volt circuit. In a typical 120 volt circuit the current flows from the hot leg to the neutral. In a 240 volt circuit the current...
  8. TreeBeard

    Quick wiring question simple E-Kettle

    Another thing to keep in mind is that a SPST (Single Pole Single Throw) switch only disconnects one leg of the 240 volt. To use a switch as a means of disconnect you would need a DPST (Double Pole Single Throw), which would disconnect both legs. And as milldoggy stated above, it needs to be...
  9. TreeBeard

    Circuit Breakers slow tripping..

    Are you running your pumps through the same breaker as your heating element? If so, the combination of the heating element and the pump could exceed the limit of the 25 amp breaker.
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