I threw out a thread in the DIY section and wasnt really getting all the answers i needed so i figured i'd open this one up and throw it out there.
The gist of it is: I want to build a 2bbl (yes I mean 2 barrels) and it looks like the most efficient way to accomplish the boil would be electrically. The only problem I have is that i know next to nothing about electricity, other than it's not forgiving at all.
Near as i can tell in order to accomplish a good boil in 60+ gallons of liquid i would have to use at least 3 5500w elements, and that all three of those elements would need individual 240v outlets. Is this correct? If so i need to figure this into my shop wiring plans.
Right now im figuring out the wirng to my shop which only requires power be run from the house to the shop. If i am to install the 240v sockets i will probably have to install 200 amp svc at the street (its only 100 now), and add the necessary breaker at the house, right?
I looked over some of the RIMS control box setups, and that just about fried my brain. I wouldn't need anything that complicated. I would just use the electricity for the heating elements and 1 pump to transfer from the MT to the kettle.
So my questions are: Do i need to wire 3 individual 240v sockets into the shop. The breaker box in the shop has a couple empty 40 amp breakers, are these big enough to handle the current? and what kind of controls would be necessary?
The gist of it is: I want to build a 2bbl (yes I mean 2 barrels) and it looks like the most efficient way to accomplish the boil would be electrically. The only problem I have is that i know next to nothing about electricity, other than it's not forgiving at all.
Near as i can tell in order to accomplish a good boil in 60+ gallons of liquid i would have to use at least 3 5500w elements, and that all three of those elements would need individual 240v outlets. Is this correct? If so i need to figure this into my shop wiring plans.
Right now im figuring out the wirng to my shop which only requires power be run from the house to the shop. If i am to install the 240v sockets i will probably have to install 200 amp svc at the street (its only 100 now), and add the necessary breaker at the house, right?
I looked over some of the RIMS control box setups, and that just about fried my brain. I wouldn't need anything that complicated. I would just use the electricity for the heating elements and 1 pump to transfer from the MT to the kettle.
So my questions are: Do i need to wire 3 individual 240v sockets into the shop. The breaker box in the shop has a couple empty 40 amp breakers, are these big enough to handle the current? and what kind of controls would be necessary?