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One could also "tin" the wires prior to connecting them in this style of plug.

Thanks Yooper! looks like I may have drunk posted pictures of the first system way back in 2009 the pics didnt show up but some one fixed it...lol you can find it here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/show-us-your-sculpture-brew-rig-46578/index40.html#post1378655

I've been lurking here about 4 years, figure it's about time to introduce myself. as you might assume the name is Norm, been brewing AG for 5 years now going on my second brew stand/sculpture. First one was a three tier gravity two burner set up and the new one is all electric 3 vessel auber...

Yup it will hold up !

Yeah the one I posted is only 3 amp compared to the 5 amp ebay switch and a slightly different look for sure!

Or you could buy the switch at Auberins, http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_32&products_id=308 they have a 110 volt led and a 12 volt led version, It is however $1 more

Here's my version !

so for instance this one would suffice http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/electrical/contactors/contactors-sub/packard-contactor-2-pole-40-120

While shopping for a contactor to switch on and off the 50 amp service inside my control panel, I notice they are amp rated for both inductive and resistive loads. Hopefully someone can explain this to me. I will be coming close to using 50 amps with a 4500 watt element and a 5500 watt element...

Here is an upright freezer, makes nice storage for beers,yeast, etc

This seems like something I should try. My wife loves fruit flavored ciders....sooo here I go.

heres a shot of my poor boy set up <a href="http://s666.photobucket.com/albums/vv30/norm_58183/finished%20sculp/?action=view&current=finished2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv30/norm_58183/finished%20sculp/finished2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>...