jwbeard
Well-Known Member
Hey all -
Planning my RIMS system (following P-J's excellent diagrams, namely this one) and was hoping for a sanity check on my parts list... Any wiser minds have additions to the below?
Planning on using a 4500W or a 5500W 240V element on a 120V circuit (so, 1125 or 1375 effective watts). I understand that's sufficient for a 10 gallon system, but if anyone disagrees I am all ears If it matters, the mash tun is a kettle that can be on a burner too, so I can apply direct heat to accelerate any mash-out or steps as needed.
The remedial question which I'm rather sure of but would love confirmation: By my math, the system only needs the 25A contactor, but the 40A is like $2 more so... figure better safe than sorry. There's no issue using a 40A contactor in this system, right?
Thanks, all!
Planning my RIMS system (following P-J's excellent diagrams, namely this one) and was hoping for a sanity check on my parts list... Any wiser minds have additions to the below?
- RIMS Tube (Brewhardware.com)
- Heating Element (to be purchased from Home Depot, see below)
(from Auber Instruments): - Wall Mount Box for Single Controller 10x8x6"
- 1/16 DIN PID Temperature Controller (For SSR)
- Liquid tight RTD sensor, 4 in, 1/2 NPT Thread
- External Mount Heat Sink for 40A SSR (Rectangular)
- Contactor, 2 pole, 30A, 120V Coil (x2)
- Illuminated Metal Maintained Push Button Switch, 19 mm (x3)
- Leviton 120V 15A US Socket, Panel Mount, NEMA 5-15R Round Cut (x2, one for the pump, one for the RIMS element)
- 120V 15A Receptacle, Panel Mount
Planning on using a 4500W or a 5500W 240V element on a 120V circuit (so, 1125 or 1375 effective watts). I understand that's sufficient for a 10 gallon system, but if anyone disagrees I am all ears If it matters, the mash tun is a kettle that can be on a burner too, so I can apply direct heat to accelerate any mash-out or steps as needed.
The remedial question which I'm rather sure of but would love confirmation: By my math, the system only needs the 25A contactor, but the 40A is like $2 more so... figure better safe than sorry. There's no issue using a 40A contactor in this system, right?
Thanks, all!