120V Electric HLT

[dionbill]

First, let me apologize if this has already been discussed but i couldn't find the exact answer i was looking for. I am setting up a simple HERMS system for AG brewing. I have a keggle converted with 50ft-1/2" SS coil inside for the HLT and a 70QT MaxCold cooler for the MT. My question surrounds maintaining HLT temps. I have no room in my panel for 240v all electric set up right now but eventually i'll go that route. In the meantime, i plan to initially heat the HLT and Sparge water with the propane burner to the required temps, transferring it to the HLT with a March pump that i have. But i need to find a way to maintain the HLT temp. So i'm thinking of going with a 1000-1500W - 120V heating element in the HLT just to maintain the HLT temp. While getting the 120v element and mounting it in the pot is easy enough, i'm not sure what i need to do for the control. I'm guessing a PID and thermocouple of some sort. Does anyone have any suggestions and possibly wiring diagrams for such a setup (set it and forget it)??? thanks gang!! I really appreciate the help.

Dion

 

[AnOldUR]

For a simple, temporary set-up, I'd go with a Ranco temperature control.

 

[P-J]

- ... - So i'm thinking of going with a 1000-1500W - 120V heating element in the HLT just to maintain the HLT temp. While getting the 120v element and mounting it in the pot is easy enough, i'm not sure what i need to do for the control. I'm guessing a PID and thermocouple of some sort. Does anyone have any suggestions and possibly wiring diagrams for such a setup (set it and forget it)??? thanks gang!! I really appreciate the help.

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The Auber Instruments PID, temp probe and SSR are key components - in my opinoin.

A start for you that I hope helps in your plan.

P-J

 

[wilserbrewer]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Home-Garden...269?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f6b76b55

This will put out 750w on 120v...should be enough to maintain HLT temps.

 

[dionbill]

Thanks guys. PJ, can I use your diagram but replace the 2000W with a 5500W 240v running off 120v (1375w I think)? Great stuff.


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[P-J]

Thanks guys. PJ, can I use your diagram but replace the 2000W with a 5500W 240v running off 120v (1375w I think)? Great stuff.

Exactly. You got it right.
P-J

 

[dionbill]

Hey PJ, what gauge wiring do you use for this setup? And I'm guessing I can use 120v - 15 amp terminal blocks for the neutral, live, and ground? Thanks.


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[P-J]

Hey PJ, what gauge wiring do you use for this setup? And I'm guessing I can use 120v - 15 amp terminal blocks for the neutral, live, and ground? Thanks.

# 14 wire for the power circuits would be A-Ok. The 15A terminal blocks are Ok as well.

P-J