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    RIMS, Kegging, eBrewery -- TONS of Equipment

    Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen circumstances I am liquidating all of my homebrewing equipment. Almost all of it is brand new and I was just about to finish up a complete rebuild headed toward a 240v RIMS system. I've divided the equipment into lots so if you're interested in an entire lot...
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    Tennessee LOTS of (lots) for Sale

    Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen circumstances I am liquidating all of my homebrewing equipment. Almost all of it is brand new and I was just about to finish up a complete rebuild headed toward a 240v RIMS system. At this time I do NOT want to sell off everything individually for the sake...
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    DC Motor Control for Grain Mill

    My brother gave me this DC motor a couple years ago. After looking around I'm pretty sure its got the HP and RPMs to automate my barley crusher rollers. However, it spins in the wrong direction. I've tried wiring it up to a DPDT switch to reverse the polarity without success. Is there a...
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    Computer Fan Power Source

    I picked up a little 80mm 12vdc computer fan to blow air across my SSRs then out of my control panel enclosure. I'd prefer to hardwire it within my panel so that as soon as there is power to the panel the fan kicks on. Is this possible? Or do I need to either (a) buy a 120v fan or (b) pick up...
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    Switch Wiring for 240v Contactor

    I've got a 240v 40a 2-Pole Contactor that I want to use in conjunction with a rotary selector switch as the main power switch to my control panel. I've got the two hot leads from the spa panel connected to the contactor and then to my bus bars. I'm confused on how to wire the switch though...
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    Which comes first - the contactor or the bus bar?

    I've got 240v & 120v power coming from my spa panel into my control panel. I have the GFCI protected 120v going directly to bus bars that power a split outlet for my two pumps. I would like to start wiring my contactors, ssrs, din rail breakers, and fuses but couldn't find a straight answer on...
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    Who wants to check my spa panel wiring?

    I believe this is correct wiring of my GFCI protected spa panel as well as the additional 120v breaker that will be connected to/protected by my 20a GFCI outlet. The more vibrant colored wires are from a 30a dryer outlet and connected to the 50a GFCI breaker then run into my control panel...
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    SSR Logistical Questions

    I am building a 30a 240v control panel to power (1) 4500w 240v element in the HLT (1) 5500w 240v element in the BK, a 1500w element in my RIMS tube, 2 Auber EZBoils, and a couple of pumps. I have had a lot of my other questions answered before I start wiring everything together. I plan on...
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    Wire elements direct to switches, PID/relay, or outlets?

    I'm trying to finish up my control panel build and had a question on wiring up my heating elements. I have two 240v elements in the BK and Mash Tun as well as a 120v RIMS. My question is this: before I install additional switches to power these is there any reason not to just wire them directly...
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    Internal Control Panel Breakers?

    As I've been reviewing a lot of P-Js diagrams for wiring up my control panel I've been noticing additional breakers within the control panel. Is this just for additional protection? I'm asking because if I'm using a spa panel with a 240v GFCI protected breaker and then have the breaker in my...
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    50amp Extension Cord for 30amp Dryer Outlet?

    I pulled my dryer power cord out to see what kind of receptacle it had in order to buy an extension cord to run the 40' or so from that outlet to my control panel in the garage (I don't have 240v access in there... yet.) Anyway, discovered it is a NEMA 14-30R which resembles an oven/range 50a...
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    How many bus bars do I need?

    Bought these bus bars for my control panel. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K2K6M0/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 Running a 240v 30a from my dryer receptavle through a 50a spa panel to power two pumps, one 4500w/one 5500w element, 2 EZBoils, and a RIMS tube (1500w element). I also have...
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    Switches w/ Contactors (?)

    Here are the switches I'd like to incorporate into my e-build. Compared to my other ones these seems to have an additional contactor (?) block attached. If that is the case, I'm having a hard time finding a wiring diagram for them. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Spa Panel Arrived! Now what's the best way to wire it up?

    Here's a pic of the spa panel that arrived from eBay today. I'm pretty sure I got one heck of a deal considering there's another 120v 20a breaker in there alongside the 50a one. All for $50 shipped! Anyway, obviously I need a power source. I've got an electrician buddy who might be able to...
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    3Phase 60amp SubPanel for 120v RIMS system

    I used to be far more active on the forum back when I was brewing. Had a few kids and moved a couple of times between states - now I'm looking to finish up my new electric rig and get to brewin again! I was at the Habitat ReStore yesterday and came across this 60amp sub panel. I was going to...
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    Auber Instruments PID SYL-2362

    Very gently used, in really good shape Auber PID SYL-2362 for sale. asking $40 shipped / or best offer.
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