I know there is a ton of info BUT I have ?'s

[swem]

There is an insane amount of information on electric builds here thanks to all you fine folks. I do however have a few questions. The amount of information is overwhelming. I want to build a simple (relatively speaking) ebiab rig. I have a converted keg that I will be using and I also have access to power (from my dryer) on a gfci breaker. Since I have that power am I correct in my assumption that I do not need to build this spa panel breaker many of you have done? Ideally I want a single pid, no pump electric brew in a keggle setup. Any info you could direct me to, or advice you could offer would be great. Thanks in advance!

 

[neild5]

There is an insane amount of information on electric builds here thanks to all you fine folks. I do however have a few questions. The amount of information is overwhelming. I want to build a simple (relatively speaking) ebiab rig. I have a converted keg that I will be using and I also have access to power (from my dryer) on a gfci breaker. Since I have that power am I correct in my assumption that I do not need to build this spa panel breaker many of you have done? Ideally I want a single pid, no pump electric brew in a keggle setup. Any info you could direct me to, or advice you could offer would be great. Thanks in advance!

The spa panel is used because it is an inexpensive way to get a 230v GFCI curcuit. If you already have a GFCI breaker there is no need for the spa panel. If you want 115v for lights or to power the PID in the control panel you will need a 230v 4 wire cord and plug, 2 hots, 1 nuetral and ground.

 

[audger]

normally its cheaper to buy the GFCI spa panel from home depot than it is to find a 30-60 amp GFCI circuit breaker separately to put into your existing electrical panel (for whatever reason).

that, and wanting to have the breaker close to the brewery for easy disconnect/resetting, are the reasons spa panels are so popular.