JetSmooth
Well-Known Member
After falling off a ladder with my last brew day tending to my mash, I decided it was time to get a second pump. I have a Little Giant 3-MD mounted to the bottom of my BrewLadder to return liquid to the mash tun, but wanted to move to single tier. So I bought a Chugger.
Since I break my brewing setup down and stash it under the stairs, I can't do a permanent sculpture now, I want to mount the pumps in ammo boxes for mobility.
My dad got hold of two fat fifty cal boxes, which should be plenty big enough.
I bought some 100v fans to mount inside the boxes for cooling:
http://www.hollandcomputers.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8063
My plan is to plug each box into a GFCI outlet mounted in a third enclosure (again, to be modular). Power input on each box to me something like this:
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=306
Now, I'm looking for switches. I'd like something slick and control-panel looking instead of a household light switch. As long as I'm doing this project, I want it looking pro.
I can't decide between pushbutton (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=328) or selector switch (http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...uminated_-a-_Non-Illuminated/LED/GCX3244-120L)
What would be the advantages of either? Of the two I linked to, are they correct in voltage and amperage to support the operation of the fan and pump? I'll have each pump in its own housing.
My thought is to have the fan before the pump switch so it acts as a safety and ensures the fan is always running when plugged in. Should I add a "power" switch before the fan, then?
Both my Chugger and Little Giant pumps are wired with plugs and I'm hesitant to lop the plugs off and wire them directly. So I'll likely just have an outlet inside the boxes. In that case, does it make more sense to put a GFCI inside each box and dispense with the third GFCI outlet box?
I know I've read all this in threads elsewhere. But you know how it is, a few beers and you forget where you saw them.
Since I break my brewing setup down and stash it under the stairs, I can't do a permanent sculpture now, I want to mount the pumps in ammo boxes for mobility.
My dad got hold of two fat fifty cal boxes, which should be plenty big enough.
I bought some 100v fans to mount inside the boxes for cooling:
http://www.hollandcomputers.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8063
My plan is to plug each box into a GFCI outlet mounted in a third enclosure (again, to be modular). Power input on each box to me something like this:
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=306
Now, I'm looking for switches. I'd like something slick and control-panel looking instead of a household light switch. As long as I'm doing this project, I want it looking pro.
I can't decide between pushbutton (http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=328) or selector switch (http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...uminated_-a-_Non-Illuminated/LED/GCX3244-120L)
What would be the advantages of either? Of the two I linked to, are they correct in voltage and amperage to support the operation of the fan and pump? I'll have each pump in its own housing.
My thought is to have the fan before the pump switch so it acts as a safety and ensures the fan is always running when plugged in. Should I add a "power" switch before the fan, then?
Both my Chugger and Little Giant pumps are wired with plugs and I'm hesitant to lop the plugs off and wire them directly. So I'll likely just have an outlet inside the boxes. In that case, does it make more sense to put a GFCI inside each box and dispense with the third GFCI outlet box?
I know I've read all this in threads elsewhere. But you know how it is, a few beers and you forget where you saw them.