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Not an electrician and agree that didn't make sense to me but I looked at Aubiecat's actual photos and parts list and he used a C230B which is a 120v coil. Moreover his system worked and mine didn't and that was the only difference that I could see. He used a camco 5500w/240v element. Sent...

Also, if you like the larger PID display (SYL-4352), here are the terminal matches from the 1/16 PID (SYL-2352), shown on this schematic. PID 2352 - 4352 TERMINAL 1 - 9 2 - 3 - 14 4 - 15 5 - 16 6 - 7 - 7 8 - 6 9 - 2 10 - 3 13 - 10+11 jumpered 14 - 12

This was the schematic that I used for the project. I will update if the heating issue is solved by installing the 120v contractor after my next water test.

NOT BREWING YET! After getting everything assembled it was time for the water test. Since I don't have a GFI on my 30 amp service (dryer plug in the laundry room), I built the spa box (home depot) that worked perfectly. I did uncover a couple issues: 1 ISSUE - The blue SW1 switch for the...

Pump mounting method on SS stand Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

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SUCCESS!!! I didn't blow anything up. You can see the spa box in the background. Again, I used Aubiecat's great project description for that piece. I do want to thank PJ and Aubiecat for posting such great resources. Only thing a bit confusing is why the PID power button didn't light up...

Here's the back of the controller with all the fuses and connections. I designed it this way with the connections coming straight off the back since I will sitting it upright on a work top.

HERE'S THE MISTAKE I WOULD DEFINITELY DO DIFFERENT. DON'T USE MY TERMINAL BLOCK PLACEMENT. Way to close together and the connectors on both sides hit the ones on the next block. Also I would place them in a row, not side by side. Bent the connectors upward a bit as you'll see in the photo...

Power side of of box. Anybody see anything wrong please let me know. Certainly not as neat a job as Aubiecat. Next, I will post the one mistake I will hope keeps anyone seeing this from making.

Control side of box

Looks like a bowl of rainbow spaghetti but finally finished the controller wiring.

I got that unit at Brew Hardware. Here's the description. #5 EWL3 - Bare Enclosure w/ 1in locknut and oring , Cord Grip Size: LARGE for 13-18mm OD cable

Thanks. The wiring is a bit hairy. I will update with some pictures soon

Are you referring to the stainless steel cable connector that houses the connection to the element?

Some updates Face plate with components installed Components and hole cuts SSR hole cut Hole cuts on back of controller for connections Now the wiring starts! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

The kettle is a Bayou Classics 1144 so 11 gallons. I chose the setup because it had the basket and offered enough space below to fit the element in. Frankly when I drilled the holes I was underwhelmed with the thickness but functionally is works and the price was great.

Controller box components and pilot holes as guide for box cut outs. Box template was laid out in MS Word

Recirulation pump set up Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew