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      Maggot1980 replied to the thread eBIAB experiences?.
      One of them is 20-amp, the other is 30-amp. Lowes only had one of the 20 and they were the same price. They are 12/2 wires. The system...
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      Maggot1980 replied to the thread eBIAB experiences?.
      I searched online and the cheapest I found was $120 from Lowes, so I went there last night. No electrician, I did it myself, as is clear...
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      Maggot1980 replied to the thread eBIAB experiences?.
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      Maggot1980 reacted to rlrohan's post in the thread eBIAB experiences? with Like Like.
      Glad it’s setup and going. Happy brewing.
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      Maggot1980 replied to the thread eBIAB experiences?.
      Yes, the outlets are 250v 20-amp outlets, they were only single pole before, so only 120v. Huge difference in price; I think the...
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      Maggot1980 replied to the thread eBIAB experiences?.
      This got me where I think I needed to be. I swaped out the single pole 20-amp breakers for two double pole 20-amp GFCI. I had about 15...
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      Maggot1980 replied to the thread eBIAB experiences?.
      Yes, those 12-2 wires are going straight to the panel. They are only 120v. I've ordered a new 240v breaker, wires, and outlet to get the...
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      Maggot1980 replied to the thread eBIAB experiences?.
      It was refurbished from MoreBeer!. There wasn't any documentation with it, just a QR code that sends you to the linked site. I do...
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      Maggot1980 reacted to doug293cz's post in the thread eBIAB experiences? with Like Like.
      Since this unit was initially designed for European use, it does not require the use of a neutral wire, just hot, hot, ground. So, you...
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      Maggot1980 replied to the thread eBIAB experiences?.
      Okay, that gives me the info I need for the wire and breaker, but for the outlet, I'm a little trumped. It's this weird plug. This is...
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      Maggot1980 reacted to doug293cz's post in the thread eBIAB experiences? with Like Like.
      Ok, some quick Googling shows that your elements are rated at 3kW each at 230V. Since P = V^2 / R, then R = V^2 / P, so the resistance...
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      Maggot1980 replied to the thread eBIAB experiences?.
      It is a Brewtools B80 Pro system, they are: Heating elements: 230V, 6000W (2x3000W)
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      Maggot1980 replied to the thread eBIAB experiences?.
      So, sounds like I underpowered it. I guess the question is do I go 50-amp circuits for both, or 30-amp circuits for them? My electrical...
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      I recently got a refurbished Brewtools B80 Pro and finally got everything setup last night for the first cleaning. I filled it up to...
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      Maggot1980 replied to the thread Old DME for starter.
      Yesterday, I made a starter with DME that was at least 4 years, maybe 5 years old. The stuff was rock-hard. I hit it with a hammer, and...
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