Blowing my Fuse

[jjbrew]

I have built a controller for my Mash tun with a 1500w element. The Controller looks and is built like EvilGnome6 controller. I put a inline Fuse on the Hot lead going to my syl-1512a. When i plug in the element to its outlet and switch it on the fuse will pop. Do I need to take the fuse off line? I have plugged in my drill into this same outlet and run it without blowing the fuse. I also plugged the element into a outlet from the house without a problem. Very new to the electrical side I will try and post a pic of the controller. any help would be great.

 

[lschiavo]

I have built a controller for my Mash tun with a 1500w element. The Controller looks and is built like EvilGnome6 controller. I put a inline Fuse on the Hot lead going to my syl-1512a. When i plug in the element to its outlet and switch it on the fuse will pop. Do I need to take the fuse off line? I have plugged in my drill into this same outlet and run it without blowing the fuse. I also plugged the element into a outlet from the house without a problem. Very new to the electrical side I will try and post a pic of the controller. any help would be great.

Sounds like an undersized fuse. What size are you using and what size wire?

 

[G_Brew]

your drawring too much amperage through that fuse..... a 1500w element would need a minimum 14A fuse if runing on 110v... but do not upsize the fuse if the wiring is not big enough

 

[jjbrew]

It was a 5amp fuse and the wire is 14 awg . Do I need the fuse at all it is 110v.

 

[lschiavo]

You do not need a fuse if your wiring and components match the amperage of the circuit feeding your controller. If you are plugging into a 15A source, no fusing is required. If the source is 20A, use a 15A fuse to protect the 14 gauge wire in your panel.

 

[jjbrew]

Thanks for the Help the fuse looks like it was the problem. Up to 145 right now and climbing. I still will put up some pics soon. Thanks Ischiavo