30A GFCI power cord

[IrishBrewer74]

I had that thought too. I do have a 110 outlet right in the same area, I was just looking to minimize the number of cables. Since I am looking to run a high output exhaust fan with built in light from my control panel, I may have to have the separate 110 just to stay under the 30 amp limit.

 

[stamandster]

I got my cable on Friday, BTW.

I did a quick search for three prong to four prong adapters and came across the below...

http://www.selfhelpforums.com/showpost.php?p=22792&postcount=4

So I guess for those with a 3 wire (2 hots and a bonded ground/neutral) 30 amp circuit you probably want a spa panel or bring your wiring up to code.

 

[stamandster]

If you want the GFI to work and have 240 and 120 I am quite sure you will need 4 wires from your supply panel.

I don't think that's entirely true. I've seen many three prong dryers with internal lights and I don't think the lights run on 220v There's just no individual "ground" instead neutral. When you have a four wire you ground to the dryer chassis. I think though that technically by today's standards they always want a ground for electrocution issues.

 

[Beerfly]

I don't think that's entirely true. I've seen many three prong dryers with internal lights and I don't think the lights run on 220v There's just no individual "ground" instead neutral. When you have a four wire you ground to the dryer chassis. I think though that technically by today's standards they always want a ground for electrocution issues.

You are dealing with a GFI so eliminating the ground is not an option.

 

[IrishBrewer74]

Just got my cord today...this thing is awesome! In case anyone was wondering on the length, mine is 17 feet long. Considering just getting the 10-4 cable alone would cost more than this plug, I think this is one hell of a deal. Here are some pics...

 

[DustBow]

Gotta get one of those...

 

[DustBow]

I'm lucky enough to know someone in Steubenville, OH who said they could pick this up for me if I ordered one. So I just got a 30amp GFCI cable for about $27.
Assuming this thing works like it's supposed to, I might have to buy another one or two at that price just to have a backup/lifetime supply

 

[squidtpd]

I'm glad everyone is happy with the GFCI cords. Hosfelts are awesome people to deal with... I'll post anymore good brewing deals I find. Cheers

 

[tarponteaser]

A definate tip of the hat and glass to you ! Much cheaper than a 30 amp Square D GFI breaker or a spa panel from HD or Lowes. Just ordered one myself.

 

[milesvdustin]

Just to be certain, on their site it is item #60-618?

 

[kosmokramer]

just place order. THANKS! this will let me put an outlet inside and brew in the kitchen or in the backyard for way cheaper than a square d gfi breaker

 

[tarponteaser]

That is the one, just checked my packing sheet. Feels like Christmas with parts arrriving every week for the project.

 

[milesvdustin]

Thanks again, pulling the trigger now.

 

[IrregularPulse]

Wish I was home to check my dryer outlet. It's less than 17ft from where I plan to brew. Not sure if it's 3 or 4 wire though. Not such a great deal if I have to rerun wire from the breaker in the garage

 

[milesvdustin]

Switching the outlet is really easy. Screw drying clothes, make beer!


You can change your dryer cord easily too to make them match.

 

[JByer323]

Thanks for the heads up on this, just ordered one.

 

[IrregularPulse]

But not if your outlet only has 3 wires going to it, right?

 

[milesvdustin]

Not sure about that. Mine had four with a three hole outlet. The ground and neutral were wired together. I changed the outlet for my dryer and wired it correctly. Not sure if the ground neutral together is kosher or not.

 

[IrregularPulse]

I'll check mine tonight. Thanks.

 

[kosmokramer]

how long did it take all of you for the charge to go through and did anybody get confirmation email? i ordered last night and im just trying to make sure it went through

 

[IrishBrewer74]

It took a while... No confirmation email until I emailed them. Then they confirmed. It was probably two weeks from order to delivery. But worth the wait.

 

[kosmokramer]

okay, i havent seen a charge on my card either so i was just womdering. Thanks!

 

[Squeeky]

Ordered one this evening, yeah I'll have to pay shipping and tax being in Ohio. Still much better price then can find online.

THANKS

 

[scottland]

I got mine yesterday. Holy crap this thing is huge. I mean, I know what 10/4 wire looks like, but the GFCI is about 8"x4".

 

[Squeeky]

Agreed, I thought it would be smaller as well. Going to put a male twist lock on the end to make the cable removable.

 

[kosmokramer]

I got mine yesterday. Holy crap this thing is huge. I mean, I know what 10/4 wire looks like, but the GFCI is about 8"x4".

How long did it take for yours to come in?... feels like forever waiting on packages

 

[Squeeky]

I ordered mine on 23rd, charge was made on the 26th. I got mine on the 29th however I am also located in Ohio.

 

[stamandster]

Mine came in about a week later. I bought it on a friday though... and they were short staffed because of a cold going around. Really nice people to deal with though.

What quick lock are you going to go with?

 

[IrregularPulse]

Checked my dryer outlet. Only a 3 wire feed

 

[Cioffi]

Just got mine in the mail yesterday. It took less than a week from order to door step. It's a beast of a cord - great deal.