How does my panel looks

[zachd1]

I have followed an incredible diagram created by PJ (Thank you kind sir) and I would like to see what you guys think about it. I have attached the diagram. I did not wire LEDs or the pump.

Aesthetics aside, does the panel look safe? It will be plugged into a 30amp gfci double pole breaker for added safety. I haven't plugged it in yet, as I am waiting to get the 'go-ahead' from some more experienced electric brewers! Thank you all for the advice in advance!

Cheers

 

[augiedoggy]

I'm assuming you used some of the green wire for other things besides ground? Looks good. Interesting how you mounted the heat sink in the opposite direction ... it its more aesthetically pleasing that way for sure and you only give up a small amount of cooling capacity.

 

[bknifefight]

Why did you install your plug that way? I'm sure it works to have it mounted like that but it's just weird to me. It's hard to see but it looks like your PID is really close to your terminal strip, too.

 

[augiedoggy]

Why did you install your plug that way? I'm sure it works to have it mounted like that but it's just weird to me. It's hard to see but it looks like your PID is really close to your terminal strip, too.

I think its laid out very practically.... the terminals on the strip under the pid aren't being used... plus there's no heat or anything involved with those components so in the interest of making it fit why not? Where would be a better place to mount the plug? Its easiest to unplug it every time he removes the kettle to clean it the way it is now?

 

[bknifefight]

I mispoke, it's the outlet that is mounted strangely. And it's not the position of the outlet, it's the fact that it is installed strangely. Generally the only thing exposed is the outlet face and the screw heads that hold it in place, like this:

 

[zachd1]

I used this type of outlet because I am a college student and this type was much MUCH cheaper than the flanged outlets sold by sites like ebrew supply and the electric brewery.

 

[jeffmeh]

I used this type of outlet because I am a college student and this type was much MUCH cheaper than the flanged outlets sold by sites like ebrew supply and the electric brewery.

If you had enough room inside the panel, you could have cut the circle for the outlet and inserted the outlet from the inside. Functionally, it's no different, except perhaps for water resistance.

 

[Photopilot]

I used this type of outlet because I am a college student and this type was much MUCH cheaper than the flanged outlets sold by sites like ebrew supply and the electric brewery.

Wow I probably spent this kind of money on beer in college but would not spend it brewing it. Are you studying engineering? Maybe it could be your senior project.:rockin:

 

[zachd1]

I am an engineer, and I have access to some materials which made this project cheaper than expected.

 

[augiedoggy]

I mispoke, it's the outlet that is mounted strangely. And it's not the position of the outlet, it's the fact that it is installed strangely. Generally the only thing exposed is the outlet face and the screw heads that hold it in place, like this:

Ah yes I agree there.

 

[bknifefight]

I used this type of outlet because I am a college student and this type was much MUCH cheaper than the flanged outlets sold by sites like ebrew supply and the electric brewery.

It's not the type of outlet that I was remarking on. Actually it looks like the exact same one I had used. As jeffmeh said, generally people would cut a circle hole for the outlet face. Functionally it is no different though, just aesthetically.