mmonacel
Well-Known Member
I've been thinking about going electric. I have an unused dryer plug (30a - 3-prong). That is attached to what appears to be a 60a breaker (see pic). The wire appears to be an 8 gauge - the markings in the pic appear to say "M-8 WG (UL) 600V".
Goals:
Some questions:
Thanks in advance!
Goals:
- Able to run two heating elements at a time (BK and MLT; MLT and HLT, etc.). Ideally three?
- Run two pumps
- Have the ability (ultimately) to do a fully automated setup with BCS-462 with PIDs, SSRs, etc.
- Ideally be able to plug in a computer as well
- Currently doing 5gal, but want to be able to upgrade to 10gal
- Would like to have just one element per vessel
Some questions:
- It appears my breaker is rated for 60 amps. Would that supply enough juice to accomplish all my goals above?
- It appears my outlet and wire gauge is not up to snuff however to carry a fully 60amps. Please confirm.
- Assuming #2 is correct, and 60amps is enough for all my needs, what wire gauge should I run?
- Is it common to have three elements - one for each vessel, or do most electric setups utilize two? Is there enough juice to run three elements?
- Any links / posts you think would be best to check out to guide me towards my stated goals witih someone with a similar setup?
Thanks in advance!