Mash and Boil GFCI Requirement

[superkrai]

Just picked up the Brewers Edge Mash and Boil and see that it needs to be used with GFCI. Question is, is the GFCI outlet sufficient or am I supposed to have a GFCI breaker in my panel as well?

 

[redarmy990]

i used mine with a gfci outlet without any problems

 

[superkrai]

i used mine with a gfci outlet without any problems

Thanks Red army, any tips and tricks for using the mash and boil? I'll need to install some outlets where I plan on brewing so probably won't be able to for a couple weeks

 

[redarmy990]

wrap the mash and boil in reflectic, will help to hold temps during the mash, try to install a pump and do re circulation too, i got 90 percent efficiency doing this, i used a small bacolite style pump and some silicone hose.

If you can mill your own grains and play with the gap setting until you get a good crush but not too fine where it will fall through the grain tube.

These all helped, but just enjoy it, it works great and produces great results

 

[Wagon_6]

Thanks Red army, any tips and tricks for using the mash and boil? I'll need to install some outlets where I plan on brewing so probably won't be able to for a couple weeks

Are you having a new circuit run from the panel for these outlets or installing a GFCI in an existing circuit?

 

[superkrai]

Are you having a new circuit run from the panel for these outlets or installing a GFCI in an existing circuit?

Have not done anything. My thought was just to replace existing outlet. I just looked at panel and there is no available space to have anything added.

 

[toms_Jeep]

Thanks Red army, any tips and tricks for using the mash and boil? I'll need to install some outlets where I plan on brewing so probably won't be able to for a couple weeks

Make sure if you use an extension cord to get a good 12 gauge cord. My basement outlets are in the ceiling so I needed a cord. I found some nice HD 12 gauge cord 10' long that work great.