I've been looking around the internet for a few weeks now and I'm so close to buy all the parts to switch to electric brewing. It's mainly to save on propane (more for cooking in summer) and I'll be able to brew in winter too...
I'm still living in an appartment so I can't switch out breaker in the panel (well I could, but I don't want to take that risk). I have easy access to my stove outlet (NEMA 14-50) which is on a 40A breaker in the panel.
I want to use a 50A gfci spa panel (found one used for 70$ instead of 200$ here in Canada...). Can I use it since it's higher than the 40A? I'm guessing the answer is yes.
I'll use 1 5500w camco element which would need 23A at most on 240V. I could always use a 4500w element instead for lower amp. Do I need to use 8 gauge wire since it's on 40A breaker or since I'll only use 23A I can go with 10? I'm guessing yes again (or hoping it is).
I'm still living in an appartment so I can't switch out breaker in the panel (well I could, but I don't want to take that risk). I have easy access to my stove outlet (NEMA 14-50) which is on a 40A breaker in the panel.
I want to use a 50A gfci spa panel (found one used for 70$ instead of 200$ here in Canada...). Can I use it since it's higher than the 40A? I'm guessing the answer is yes.
I'll use 1 5500w camco element which would need 23A at most on 240V. I could always use a 4500w element instead for lower amp. Do I need to use 8 gauge wire since it's on 40A breaker or since I'll only use 23A I can go with 10? I'm guessing yes again (or hoping it is).