I've been using the eBIAB system from High Gravity Brewing for a few months now:
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/BIAB-Electric-Brewing-System-p3987.htm
It's fitted with the 3 wire crowfoot plug which I plug directly into my dryer socket.
I have the old crowfoot socket for the dryer which is on a circuit with a 40a breaker:
I can't change any of the wiring or outlets as I rent.
Now, I want to make things safer by adding GFI protection by using a spa panel.
First, I'll be getting High Gravity Brewing to replace my 3-wire plug controller with a 4-wire plug (NEMA 14-30P) controller.
I need help with the next stage of the plan.
My impression is, I can buy:
This cord to run from the dryer socket to the spa panel:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VU1KC6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
(Or should I be using this and buying separate cord?):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003X4UP9Q/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
This spa panel (is there a better one to get from HD?):
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Midwest-...el-Disconnect-with-GFI-UG412RMW250P/100686230
This plug for the GFI protected spa panel 'out':
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-...le-Power-Outlet-Black-R50-00278-000/202066680
Based on P-J's diagram for 3 wire to 4 wire GFI protection through a spa panel:
What wire do I get to connect the terminals inside the spa panel? Is this the stuff?
http://constructionsupplycentral.co...southwire-10-3-300v-power-cord-black-lft.html
Basically, I want to know if I'm going in the right direction here. I need to stop brewing on the seat of my pants and get some safety involved.
Thanks for any advice/help.
http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/BIAB-Electric-Brewing-System-p3987.htm
It's fitted with the 3 wire crowfoot plug which I plug directly into my dryer socket.
I have the old crowfoot socket for the dryer which is on a circuit with a 40a breaker:
I can't change any of the wiring or outlets as I rent.
Now, I want to make things safer by adding GFI protection by using a spa panel.
First, I'll be getting High Gravity Brewing to replace my 3-wire plug controller with a 4-wire plug (NEMA 14-30P) controller.
I need help with the next stage of the plan.
My impression is, I can buy:
This cord to run from the dryer socket to the spa panel:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VU1KC6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
(Or should I be using this and buying separate cord?):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003X4UP9Q/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
This spa panel (is there a better one to get from HD?):
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Midwest-...el-Disconnect-with-GFI-UG412RMW250P/100686230
This plug for the GFI protected spa panel 'out':
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-...le-Power-Outlet-Black-R50-00278-000/202066680
Based on P-J's diagram for 3 wire to 4 wire GFI protection through a spa panel:
What wire do I get to connect the terminals inside the spa panel? Is this the stuff?
http://constructionsupplycentral.co...southwire-10-3-300v-power-cord-black-lft.html
Basically, I want to know if I'm going in the right direction here. I need to stop brewing on the seat of my pants and get some safety involved.
Thanks for any advice/help.
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