PeteSeattle
Well-Known Member
Hi folks. I was hoping this would be an easy installation but apparently not from my electrician.
I have no clue about anything electrical. That’s why I purchased a complete system with prebuilt box from @SpikeBrewing (really ebrewsupply). This control box ... https://ebrewsupply.com/collections/50a-control-panels/products/50a-pid-control-panel-2-elements
The electrician thought anyone would be crazy to install the box and that it would immediately catch fire. He said it wouldn’t pass inspection because there’s no way they’d approve 50a to run through the supplied cable. According to him in order to pass inspection he’d have to use a new cable that was hard wired and not plugged in as supplied.
Anyone have this pushback before? I’m guessing I’ll get various answers since most of you all d.i.y. Something doesn’t seem right since I have really never come across a similar posting. I would really appreciate some constructive advice. I may have to return the control box and get the one element at a time.
Thanks all.
Edit: I did call ebrew supply but the only person in didn’t have electrical knowledge.
I have no clue about anything electrical. That’s why I purchased a complete system with prebuilt box from @SpikeBrewing (really ebrewsupply). This control box ... https://ebrewsupply.com/collections/50a-control-panels/products/50a-pid-control-panel-2-elements
The electrician thought anyone would be crazy to install the box and that it would immediately catch fire. He said it wouldn’t pass inspection because there’s no way they’d approve 50a to run through the supplied cable. According to him in order to pass inspection he’d have to use a new cable that was hard wired and not plugged in as supplied.
Anyone have this pushback before? I’m guessing I’ll get various answers since most of you all d.i.y. Something doesn’t seem right since I have really never come across a similar posting. I would really appreciate some constructive advice. I may have to return the control box and get the one element at a time.
Thanks all.
Edit: I did call ebrew supply but the only person in didn’t have electrical knowledge.