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for circuits rated more than 50 amps, national electrical code does not allow for receptacles rated less than the rating of the circuit, regardless of how many receptacles are on the circuit.

grainfather doesn't have issues with using adapters per se, this is why they show all the possible receptacle configurations you can plug it into using adapters. but all the ones they show as okay have two hots and at least one ground. 10-30 is the odd duck without a ground, at least as...

the whole issue here is one of nomenclature or definitions, not if it will actually work or be unsafe. by standard, a nema 10-30 is two hots and a neutral. using it in another manner technically wouldn't meet standard. that is why the s40 instructions say not to use a 10-30 since the existing...

you can buy pre-assembled cords (assuming it is long enough): https://www.amazon.com/Parkworld-886634-T-Blade-Receptacle-Adapter/dp/B07FHLZ9HS

my comment was more related to using a piece of equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, a core concept of electrical codes. technically it only applies to listed equipment and i'm not sure the grainfather is listed but is still good practice. that being said, the risk with...

it should be noted that the s40 instructions explicitly state not to use a nema 10-30r receptacle

this is due to individuals misinterpreting the phrase "standard" to mean as "constant", just a nomenclature thing. also note that range a 114-126V applies to the service voltage or the voltage at the service point (typically the meter socket for residential applications). voltage regulation...

restive loads like a heater don't work this way, power output drops as voltage drops. assuming element rated 1800 watts at 120 volts, looking at something a bit over 1500 watts output at 110 volts or around 13.75 amps.

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i know someone that uses one in their small maple syrup operation, for testing new infusions

i personally just leave the racking arm in the down position all the time. dumps will drop material down below the intake level and when i keg, i run the first 8 oz or so into a bucket to clear out anything that may get into the tube. no plugged keg ports yet, even with crazy dry-hopped beers...

here in the united states, essentially every ground fault protective device in a residential setting is a "class a" gfci, as defined by ul. these breakers trip at much lower current levels compared to europe, only 4-6 mA. there are class c (and other) types of gfci but these are not at all...

you can get by with that 10/4 cord. the 25 amp capacity is based upon three conductors in the cord being current-carrying, like in a three-phase system. the neutral is only carrying imbalance of the two hot conductors so does not count as current-carrying. ampacity of #10 SOOW is 30 amps in...

the nec doesn't explicitly prohibit multiple receptacles on 50 amp circuits but limits their use to fastened-in-place cooking equipment. there is more flexibility in non-dwelling units but then there starts to be definition games with detached structures. the real kicker is the irc...

before going to that expense, you may want to consider replacing the standard 30 amp breaker first. manufacturing tolerances, age, etc. all contribute to how hot a breaker can get and the temperature difference between two different breakers operating at the same amperage can be significant. a...

while 135 is pretty warm, it is within the breaker spec, especially when operating for an extended period of time near maximum rating. the terminations should be cooler than the breaker, however.

commercial conicals are jacketed, no need to add extra insulation over the outer surface. they make jacketed conicals at the homebrew scale but selection is limited and they are spendy, you get what you pay for. that being said, the spike insulating sleeve on the conical looks nice but really...

i do the same thing. condensation collected is minimum, maybe half a cup. that is in the summer time when the basement is more humid, even less in winter time. try insulating the conical itself. i wrap mine in a couple blankets during the crash, hand-clamping as necessary to get a 'closed'...

i do the same but with a wad of paper towel

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