tektonjp
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I'd like to start brewing down at my shop. The main reason is I have a cinder block shed attached which would make a nice compact brew room away from all the sawdust. This room is also hosts all the electricity coming into my shop. So I would like to go electric. I understand the basics, but I sure am looking for some advice. Please keeping mind this is in JAPAN. Voltage is 100 and 200.
I have two feeds coming into my room. I have a 50 amp single phase. Most of this goes to the 40 amp sub-panel in my workshop (seems small, doesn't it?). And I also have a 3 phase feed which has a 30 amp main breaker on it. This one only is used (for now) to power an old A/C unit on occasion in the summer. My question: how can I use this 3 phase for brewing? What are my options? I know there are ways to split the legs, but how does that work? What size of element(s) can I use with this?
I normally brew 5 gallon/ 20 liter batches. I'd like to probably set up a 3 vessel system, perhaps using an old 5 gallon round igloo for HLT. Single pump and a CFC is also on hand.
I have two feeds coming into my room. I have a 50 amp single phase. Most of this goes to the 40 amp sub-panel in my workshop (seems small, doesn't it?). And I also have a 3 phase feed which has a 30 amp main breaker on it. This one only is used (for now) to power an old A/C unit on occasion in the summer. My question: how can I use this 3 phase for brewing? What are my options? I know there are ways to split the legs, but how does that work? What size of element(s) can I use with this?
I normally brew 5 gallon/ 20 liter batches. I'd like to probably set up a 3 vessel system, perhaps using an old 5 gallon round igloo for HLT. Single pump and a CFC is also on hand.