theonetrueruss
Senior Member
I have a background in elect eng though I really do computer stuff so my electrical knowledge is a bit rusty.
I have a 240V circuit that I am powering my HLT with currently.. working great. Going through a spa panel for GFCI etc.
I am planning to upgrade my setup to use an in panel GFCI breaker so I can get rid of the spa panel (it is in the way and wired up ugly etc) and have a nice clean outlet in the wall that I plug into.
no problems or questions there
Right now I am running a 3 conductor cable from my spa panel to my brew rig (+ and - 120V and ground)
I would like to be able to leave the same long run of 3 conductor cable in place but would also like to run a 120v outlet off of it.
I am only pushing 4500watts on my element so the power consumption should not be a problem - it is all 30 amp capable wiring.
Here is the question:
Assuming I fuse things properly, is there any problem with using the +120 and Gnd to power the 120 v outlet? Just going to power a light, a pump, and a temp controller with it. This will eliminate an extension cord I currently run to a 120V outlet to power these things.
(After this upgrade next is building a control panel - right now I have lots of wires and a couple electric boxes etc.. on a shelf. not pretty but safe and effective. Panel will be pretty.. but will be many months before I can spare the time for that build.)
I have a 240V circuit that I am powering my HLT with currently.. working great. Going through a spa panel for GFCI etc.
I am planning to upgrade my setup to use an in panel GFCI breaker so I can get rid of the spa panel (it is in the way and wired up ugly etc) and have a nice clean outlet in the wall that I plug into.
no problems or questions there
Right now I am running a 3 conductor cable from my spa panel to my brew rig (+ and - 120V and ground)
I would like to be able to leave the same long run of 3 conductor cable in place but would also like to run a 120v outlet off of it.
I am only pushing 4500watts on my element so the power consumption should not be a problem - it is all 30 amp capable wiring.
Here is the question:
Assuming I fuse things properly, is there any problem with using the +120 and Gnd to power the 120 v outlet? Just going to power a light, a pump, and a temp controller with it. This will eliminate an extension cord I currently run to a 120V outlet to power these things.
(After this upgrade next is building a control panel - right now I have lots of wires and a couple electric boxes etc.. on a shelf. not pretty but safe and effective. Panel will be pretty.. but will be many months before I can spare the time for that build.)