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moparx12 · Feb 29, 2012

that wont be a problem for your 240 outlet because you will never draw much (if any) current through the neutral line.

BWN · Mar 1, 2012

I used a 1" KO punch to put in holes for my pump outlets. I used these for outlets:
http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical...&langId=-1&storeId=10051&superSkuId=202887036

A 1" punch is just barely too small so I need to use a grinder or something to make the holes a little bigger. I took pictures but forgot to put the memory card in my camera. Tonight I will put in the holes for the RTD panel mount connectors and for the power cord. I hope to get it painted as well. Hopefully I will have pictures tomorrow morning. I am also looking for a way to attach the power cord to the hole in the panel. Any ideas?

WAORGANY · Mar 1, 2012

BWN said:
I used a 1" KO punch to put in holes for my pump outlets. I used these for outlets:
http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical...&langId=-1&storeId=10051&superSkuId=202887036

A 1" punch is just barely too small so I need to use a grinder or something to make the holes a little bigger. I took pictures but forgot to put the memory card in my camera. Tonight I will put in the holes for the RTD panel mount connectors and for the power cord. I hope to get it painted as well. Hopefully I will have pictures tomorrow morning. I am also looking for a way to attach the power cord to the hole in the panel. Any ideas?

Brian,

I have Green Lee punch set: 1/2", 3/4", 1" ans 1 1/4" if you need to use them for that?

BWN · Mar 1, 2012

1 1/4" would be way too big, I only need like an extra 1/32" all the way around. Did you use those to punch holes in your kegs?

kgalle · Mar 1, 2012

kgalle said:
BE EXTRA CAREFUL IF YOU'RE GOING TO USE A CONDUIT PUNCH!

I used a 1-1/4" conduit punch which resulted in a 1-7/8" hole. That why I am all welded, now.

w00t!

This.

BWN · Mar 1, 2012

Anyone know what size conduit punch to use for the elements?

WAORGANY · Mar 1, 2012

Yes I plan on using the punches for my kegs. I need to get a larger drill bit for the pilot holes.

BWN · Mar 1, 2012

It might be easier to use a smaller punch for the pilot holes

JRems · Mar 1, 2012

If you have the harbor freight conduit punch set, I used the second to largest one for the electric element, I think it's a 1". The 1/2" works great for ball valves, makes a perfect 7/8" hole. I also used the 3/4 to punch the perfect size hole for the pump outlets like you have above. I guess conduit punches and chassis punches are different size.

P-J · Mar 1, 2012

JRems said:
If you have the harbor freight conduit punch set, I used the second to largest one for the electric element, I think it's a 1". The 1/2" works great for ball valves, makes a perfect 7/8" hole. I also used the 3/4 to punch the perfect size hole for the pump outlets like you have above. I guess conduit punches and chassis punches are different size.

Harbor Freight punch sets are "Electrical Conduit Punches" & punch a hole for the conduit fitting.

Here are the stated sizes and the actual hole size:

Die - Actual Hole
1/2" = 7/8"
3/4" = 1-3/32"
1" = 1-11/32"
1-1/4" = 1-11/16"

So, with that stated, be very careful.

BWN · Mar 1, 2012

I'll have to wait until I get my elements before I put a hole in the keg. I got my heat sinks mounted along with my element receptacles and pump receptacles. I have pictures but am at work and will have to wait until I get home to post them. I think I have spent 8 to 10 hours measuring, drilling, cutting, reaming, punching and filing holes for this thing. The worst part is I spent all that time measuring it over and over to get it perfect but the drill bit would wander a little and throw everything off.

rilewedge · Mar 1, 2012

Did you center punch the spot pre-drill?

BWN · Mar 2, 2012

rilewedge said:
Did you center punch the spot pre-drill?

No, live and learn I guess

BWN · Mar 2, 2012

Here are the pictures of the heat sinks and receptacles. I left the bottom pump receptacle out because of the way I put them the hot screw will be too low to attach a wire with it in place.

WAORGANY · Mar 3, 2012

BWN said:
Here are the pictures of the heat sinks and receptacles. I left the bottom pump receptacle out because of the way I put them the hot screw will be too low to attach a wire with it in place.

What size of screws did you use to mount your heat sink, having issues with this. I got a ton done today check out my thread. Hope all is well. Will try to finish up the last three holes for panel and paint tomorrow.

BWN · Mar 3, 2012

I used the ones that came with it. I used the heat sinks from Auber it is actually 2 next to each other.

WAORGANY · Mar 3, 2012

BWN said:
I used the ones that came with it. I used the heat sinks from Auber it is actually 2 next to each other.

Ok thanks yeah I bought a larger one and need to get some betters screws to mount the SSRs thanks

BWN · Mar 4, 2012

got my ssr's, contactors, circuit breakers and distribution block all mounted last night. I got some wire done as well.

WAORGANY · Mar 4, 2012

Looking good man. I will give you a call when I get back next week about the wire. thanks.

BWN · Mar 13, 2012

I have almost all my wiring done. What size wire should I use from the switches for the elements to the coil on the contactors? I have 14 gauge going to the switches protected by a 1 amp fuse. I assume 14 gauge to the coil should be ok right?

moparx12 · Mar 14, 2012

definately. those coils probably pull much less than an amp. you could go smaller if it saves you trouble, but if you already have 14 ga i would stick with that.

BWN · Mar 14, 2012

thanks, I already have 14ga. So I will stick with that.

BWN · Apr 9, 2012

Control box is finished except for the main power supply, E- stop, and grounding of the box.

WAORGANY · Apr 10, 2012

Looking good, I am out again for another trip but hope to button up my wiring when I return. Great job.

wubears71 · Apr 10, 2012

Get it done and fire it up!

Looks good.

WAORGANY · Apr 26, 2012

Just saw your other post I have been gone alot and haven't done much I need to stop over and check out your progress one of these days!

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