more clear than I was.
What I'm hearing is that you have a switch that provides 110 to your controller, stirrer, and another higher amp switch for the element. This controller on the 20A switch controls the element that is drawing it's power through the 30A switch.
I think I'm getting this more now.
I would like to keep the stirrer set up with it's own 110 outlet with a switch because I don't actually have one yet, and may not, or can at least wait a bit on it. I also like the idea of being able to manually switch it so I can take the lid off if I want to add more water, etc.
If I'm using the larger element in the boil kettle, is there a reason not to use the same in the HLT? That might simplify it, as I think the installations and wiring for each would be identical then, right? It's just a matter then of setting up the controller to work a boil in the BK, and the controller for the hlt set up differently if I'm understanding your previous posts in other threads. Whatever is the best/smartest is what I'd like to do, though. My hlt I usually keep near full (14.75 gallons), and my bk I start with 12.75-14 gallons, so they are pretty similar. I do put a lid on the hlt, and I do NOT put a lid on the BK. If electric works really well, I might consider insulating (just not the lower 6" or so) in the future.
Can one big outlet on my garage wall provide all this juice to a control box through one plug or will it need two circuits and plugs and cords?
If you get the parts lists decided on, I'll get to ordering and trying to lay it all out while I work on understanding how to wire it up.
Also, I'm not concerned about how it looks, just performance. My rig is pretty rough (was my 'learning to weld' project), but it makes beer!