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Hello all!
I am in the process of converting my keggle to electric right now using a 4500w/240v element. The mounting is all done, so now I'm taking some special time to protect the circuit.
I plan to run my keggle on the 240v/30a dryer circuit, and I need GFCI protection. The plug is an old NEMA 10-30 with ground. I'm not as familiar with 240v outlets, and I've never seen a 4-prong in this style (the dryer uses a bonded neutral/ground) so I need to pop down to Home Depot to see if I can find an accessory cord to fit this outlet, or if I need to upgrade to the 4-prong NEMA 14.
Originally I wanted to use a spa GFI breaker panel, but I have not been able to find one in 30a, only 50a. The main breaker box is a Federal Pacific style (not possible to upgrade since it is a rental house) and I'd like to have a redundant breaker on the circuit since these FPI breakers are notorious for failing to trip.
Alternatively, there's this, an inline GFCI:
30A Ground Fault Interrupt w/MPlug
It looks like it has a NEMA 14 plug on it.
I have read much on this forum and have learned quite a bit about how to set up this keggle from the experts (using a PID and Auber Instruments SSR), but I am unsure what solution is best to provide the best protection, as it seems most brewers use 240/50a, which is not easily available to me because the range is hard-wired to the main panel and is in a part of the basement with poor access. Has anyone crossed this bridge before with 30a power? Can anyone point me to a product that would meet my needs?
I am in the process of converting my keggle to electric right now using a 4500w/240v element. The mounting is all done, so now I'm taking some special time to protect the circuit.
I plan to run my keggle on the 240v/30a dryer circuit, and I need GFCI protection. The plug is an old NEMA 10-30 with ground. I'm not as familiar with 240v outlets, and I've never seen a 4-prong in this style (the dryer uses a bonded neutral/ground) so I need to pop down to Home Depot to see if I can find an accessory cord to fit this outlet, or if I need to upgrade to the 4-prong NEMA 14.
Originally I wanted to use a spa GFI breaker panel, but I have not been able to find one in 30a, only 50a. The main breaker box is a Federal Pacific style (not possible to upgrade since it is a rental house) and I'd like to have a redundant breaker on the circuit since these FPI breakers are notorious for failing to trip.
Alternatively, there's this, an inline GFCI:
30A Ground Fault Interrupt w/MPlug
It looks like it has a NEMA 14 plug on it.
I have read much on this forum and have learned quite a bit about how to set up this keggle from the experts (using a PID and Auber Instruments SSR), but I am unsure what solution is best to provide the best protection, as it seems most brewers use 240/50a, which is not easily available to me because the range is hard-wired to the main panel and is in a part of the basement with poor access. Has anyone crossed this bridge before with 30a power? Can anyone point me to a product that would meet my needs?