starting my build

I'll have to wait until I get my elements before I put a hole in the keg. I got my heat sinks mounted along with my element receptacles and pump receptacles. I have pictures but am at work and will have to wait until I get home to post them. I think I have spent 8 to 10 hours measuring, drilling, cutting, reaming, punching and filing holes for this thing. The worst part is I spent all that time measuring it over and over to get it perfect but the drill bit would wander a little and throw everything off.

Did you center punch the spot pre-drill?

rilewedge said:

Did you center punch the spot pre-drill?

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No, live and learn I guess

Here are the pictures of the heat sinks and receptacles. I left the bottom pump receptacle out because of the way I put them the hot screw will be too low to attach a wire with it in place.

BWN said:

Here are the pictures of the heat sinks and receptacles. I left the bottom pump receptacle out because of the way I put them the hot screw will be too low to attach a wire with it in place.

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What size of screws did you use to mount your heat sink, having issues with this. I got a ton done today check out my thread. Hope all is well. Will try to finish up the last three holes for panel and paint tomorrow.

I used the ones that came with it. I used the heat sinks from Auber it is actually 2 next to each other.

BWN said:

I used the ones that came with it. I used the heat sinks from Auber it is actually 2 next to each other.

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Ok thanks yeah I bought a larger one and need to get some betters screws to mount the SSRs thanks

got my ssr's, contactors, circuit breakers and distribution block all mounted last night. I got some wire done as well.

Looking good man. I will give you a call when I get back next week about the wire. thanks.

I have almost all my wiring done. What size wire should I use from the switches for the elements to the coil on the contactors? I have 14 gauge going to the switches protected by a 1 amp fuse. I assume 14 gauge to the coil should be ok right?

definately. those coils probably pull much less than an amp. you could go smaller if it saves you trouble, but if you already have 14 ga i would stick with that.

thanks, I already have 14ga. So I will stick with that.

Control box is finished except for the main power supply, E- stop, and grounding of the box.

Looking good, I am out again for another trip but hope to button up my wiring when I return. Great job.

Get it done and fire it up!

Looks good.

Just saw your other post I have been gone alot and haven't done much I need to stop over and check out your progress one of these days!