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    Help with RIMS controller wiring diagram

    Need some help with wiring a RIMS controller, I've seen some wiring diagrams on the forum which are helpful but all are more involved than I need (see below). My pump is in a toolbox build with a GFCI outlet installed, wired so that the pump box outlet (and thus the RIMS controller which will...
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    My RIMS controller

    Got it, thanks. One last question - what gauge wire did you use? Looks like 16 or 14 but can't be sure. Thanks!
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    My RIMS controller

    Okay thanks. One more: The contactors Auber sells start at 30A, and the 2-pole breakers start at 20A. My outlets are 15A, is there any reason to use or not the higher-rated contactor and breaker? If so do you have a good source for better selection? Thanks again.
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    My RIMS controller

    Thanks again man. When you caution against simplifying, do you see something missing on the parts list? Also, I may be seeing this wrong but do you have four outlets in the build? If so, why? Appreciate all the help.
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    My RIMS controller

    Thanks so much for your help. If you don't mind, I have a few more questions: - What did you use to cut the enclosure, round and square holes? - Did you use a locking plug/receptacle or a normal 3-prong setup? - Did yours run on 15A or 20A? Thanks again! Alex P.S. As background, I have a...
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    RIMS tube controller build

    Thanks to everyone for the great responses. I'm also in need of some assistance I'm not an electrician by any means but want to take this project on, I do plan to have my work checked before I turn it on. I have a similar build as the one above in mind, with one difference - my pump is in a...
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    My RIMS controller

    Thank you sir. Did you use a specific material for the panel?
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    My RIMS controller

    Great build. Do you recall what size/type enclosure you used? Thanks.
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