Sublime8365
Well-Known Member
So I'm looking to replace my control panel and looking to upgrade from 120V to 240V. Below I've modified one of P-J's diagrams to demonstrate the key change(s) that I'm trying to make. This is not my final diagram but I'm looking to confirm that my thinking on how to handle the heating elements is fine. How does it look?
Few questions/comments:
-Does having a 50A source affect anything within the wiring or equipment needed? I'm basically planning out everything as if it was the same as the original 30A design, with a max of 24A being pulled at once. The reason I will have a 50A source is because I'm installing the source in my garage so I want to future proof the breaker for use with an electric car. The only thing I'd change regarding equipment is using an oven cord rather than a dry cord. The 50A also gives me the advantage to use 2000w instead of 1500w that I assume I'd have to use with 30A (since it would be running on 120VAC/15A circuit otherwise)
-The reason I'm looking to do 2000w instead of another 5500w or 4500w is because the HLT that I currently have is too small for a larger element. I have plans to upgrade in the future but don't want to spend the money now. (I'm planning ahead though and will only use one pump for now and re purpose the 2nd 120V receptacle for a 2nd pump later when I switch to two 5500w elements)
Few questions/comments:
-Does having a 50A source affect anything within the wiring or equipment needed? I'm basically planning out everything as if it was the same as the original 30A design, with a max of 24A being pulled at once. The reason I will have a 50A source is because I'm installing the source in my garage so I want to future proof the breaker for use with an electric car. The only thing I'd change regarding equipment is using an oven cord rather than a dry cord. The 50A also gives me the advantage to use 2000w instead of 1500w that I assume I'd have to use with 30A (since it would be running on 120VAC/15A circuit otherwise)
-The reason I'm looking to do 2000w instead of another 5500w or 4500w is because the HLT that I currently have is too small for a larger element. I have plans to upgrade in the future but don't want to spend the money now. (I'm planning ahead though and will only use one pump for now and re purpose the 2nd 120V receptacle for a 2nd pump later when I switch to two 5500w elements)