TheAleMaster
Well-Known Member
I plan on wiring a control panel to control a 4500w kettle. I also have a 15 amp outlet for my pump, although I do not need any kind of control for it (maybe just a switch). I tried to piece together a diagram based on numerous posts I have read here (apologies for the crudeness of the diagram). I was curious if some of you electrical pros could take a look and provide comments/suggestions. I also have a few questions for you.
1. If I wanted to completely kill the element while still letting the PID monitor temperature, where should the kill switch be located?
2. Where would the neutral wire go for the element? Or is it not necessary?
3. I have fuses before the PID. Should I put them before the SSRs on the lines that do not go to the PID?
4. The locking plugs/receptacles, what are the advantages/disadvantages of those? I notice a lot of guys around here use them and was curious as to the reason.
5. For the actual box itself, metal or plastic?
Thanks in advance.
1. If I wanted to completely kill the element while still letting the PID monitor temperature, where should the kill switch be located?
2. Where would the neutral wire go for the element? Or is it not necessary?
3. I have fuses before the PID. Should I put them before the SSRs on the lines that do not go to the PID?
4. The locking plugs/receptacles, what are the advantages/disadvantages of those? I notice a lot of guys around here use them and was curious as to the reason.
5. For the actual box itself, metal or plastic?
Thanks in advance.