K&KBREW
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Hey guys,
I have recently decided it's time to bring the E-Herms dream to life and have hit a bit of a snag. I am by no means an electrician and I am having one heck of a time trying to find exactly what I need to power this puppy, since I want to be able to run both elements and pumps at the same time, and most setups I see are 30a systems.
I have scoured the internet and this is the closest I have been able to come up with as far as a schematic, however, there are a few differences from what I see here to what I have.
(schematic link)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qEYEjV4sbW19cfUlzXrvuJGH9_4vy5uI/view?usp=sharing
Differences:
I have an amp/volt meter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YY1KOHA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I am using 2 alarm switches and only 1 alarm buzzer, one for the HLT and one for the BK
https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69_73&products_id=349
Instead of Auber SW11 for element power switches I found these illuminated toggle switches much more aesthetically pleasing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012IHZW4G/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I was made to understand these switches will need the power "downgraded" in order for them to be able to illuminate so I picked up these doorbell transformers as well as these AC to DC converters
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G0MB46/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BXAM694/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Other Concern:
I don't know much about electricity, but by my buddy's numbers, each element will pull about 23 amps, and the chugger pumps say they will run about 1.5 amps. I assume the 50a contactor listed in the original schematic won't allow for spikes from things turning on, would this be a better initial contactor?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFEDF54/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
My buddy works on generators and is going to assist me with actually wiring everything together, but he is needing a schematic to go off of. I understand one of the biggest changes I am making to this schematic is for a visual aesthetic, but if it's possible, this is really how I would like it to look.
I was hoping any of you with an electrical background might be able to assist me in this, as it is hurting my brain at this point
You aren't the hero I deserve, but you are the hero I need! Thanks in advance.
- Cheers
I have recently decided it's time to bring the E-Herms dream to life and have hit a bit of a snag. I am by no means an electrician and I am having one heck of a time trying to find exactly what I need to power this puppy, since I want to be able to run both elements and pumps at the same time, and most setups I see are 30a systems.
I have scoured the internet and this is the closest I have been able to come up with as far as a schematic, however, there are a few differences from what I see here to what I have.
(schematic link)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qEYEjV4sbW19cfUlzXrvuJGH9_4vy5uI/view?usp=sharing
Differences:
I have an amp/volt meter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YY1KOHA/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I am using 2 alarm switches and only 1 alarm buzzer, one for the HLT and one for the BK
https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69_73&products_id=349
Instead of Auber SW11 for element power switches I found these illuminated toggle switches much more aesthetically pleasing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012IHZW4G/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
I was made to understand these switches will need the power "downgraded" in order for them to be able to illuminate so I picked up these doorbell transformers as well as these AC to DC converters
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G0MB46/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BXAM694/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Other Concern:
I don't know much about electricity, but by my buddy's numbers, each element will pull about 23 amps, and the chugger pumps say they will run about 1.5 amps. I assume the 50a contactor listed in the original schematic won't allow for spikes from things turning on, would this be a better initial contactor?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFEDF54/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
My buddy works on generators and is going to assist me with actually wiring everything together, but he is needing a schematic to go off of. I understand one of the biggest changes I am making to this schematic is for a visual aesthetic, but if it's possible, this is really how I would like it to look.
I was hoping any of you with an electrical background might be able to assist me in this, as it is hurting my brain at this point

You aren't the hero I deserve, but you are the hero I need! Thanks in advance.
- Cheers
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