1500w HLT, Brew panel on 15A circuit?

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You have 1800w available. You are using 1500W plus roughly 0.5A for the pumps (yes, it's closer to 0.3A, but the 12VDC power supply won't be 100% efficient. I rounded.) The only thing I might do is bump up to 12AWG, but you should be good to go. Make sure you use GFCI protection and have adequate overcurrent protection for the lighter gauge wiring for pilot lights and such. Keep a close eye on the total cumulative wattage on the entire system as you go. You are already into a 20% "fudge factor" that I apply to my designs, but it is technically within NEC limits.
 
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