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    Side by Side Build...Need some electrical help

    I always enjoy watch (looking) at the pictures when someone posts their build. That is certainly my intention and I will come back and begin to add pictures. However, before I do that, I am at a bit of a crossroads. I picked up a fridge which I thought was purely analog, until I got it home...
  2. J

    Fried SSR?

    I think I know the answer to this, but here is one for the group. Did a brew Friday night and something odd happened out of the gate, when I threw the contactor switch, I somehow got a short and tripped the breaker. Turned everything off, opened the box examined all wiring, reassembled had...
  3. J

    Wiring Help - Digitial Volt Meter / Ammeter

    Ok, ya'll need some help. Just purchased a dual volt meter / ammeter. I have been able to figure out the wiring for power and it is reading correctly. However, I cannot figure out the ammeter portion. I am attaching a couple o f screen shots hoping this will help. Thanks
  4. J

    120 and 240

    I know there was a thread on this at some point, just cannot seem to find it. Nonetheless, I have mad an attempt at putting together a drawing that will allow me to use one control panel to run both a 120v kettle and a 240v kettle. Let me be very clear there is no intention to ever run these...
  5. J

    Low Lead Warning

    So here's one for ya... The other day I went to purchase a LWD element from Grainger, link below. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/Electric-Replacement-Water-Heater-Element-2E754?Pid=search As I was checking out, I received a warning that this element is not approved for "potable" water in...
  6. J

    Inagural eBIAB brew day = failure, but why?

    Before I get too fr into this, thank you to all on here who have contributed in the past. Whether it was a wiring diagram, a panel layout, element size, etc. I have borrowed many ideas from this forum and am grateful. I built a 20amp, 2000w system (pic attached). I tested with water, ran...
  7. J

    Advice on Enclosure Size

    All, thanks in advance for any thoughts you are willing to share. Planning a eBIAB build one 5500w element, 1 pump, emergency off switch, power on light, alarm buzzer along, power on key, element on switch and a pod 2352 most likely. What are your thoughts on H x W X D. Seems from what I...
  8. J

    First AG BIAB - Would Appreciate some Feedback - Thanks

    So yesterday, I am did my first AG, BIAB. Earlier in the week, I sewed up a voile cloth bag. material direct from Joanne Fabrics, even used a "serger". Who knew I could be domesticated. Nonetheless, I used a receipe that was in BYO mag, earlier this year for an Imperial Blonde Ale - 14.625#...
  9. J

    Cost of Energy Experiment

    Cost of Energy to Produce 5 gallon batch: Let me set the stage for you. I love the idea of converting my system over to electricity. As I read the posts on this site I am amazed at some of the backgrounds on here, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Chemists and the list goes on...
  10. J

    Show us your panel

    I have spent countless hours looking at posts and pics and I love seeing what others have done. I know we have a thread that is dedicated to brew rig pics, but I would like to see pics of just your control panel. So...lets see 'em. :mug:
  11. J

    Thoughts on Element Size - 5-10 gallon

    All, Like most of use here, I have been doing my homework and realize there are a number of differing opinions on this topic. My question is what has been your experience and what would you do? For discussion purposes, lets not concern ourselves with circuit size. That said if you would...
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