Needs RIMS and Electrical Advice

[Ntwkdsnr]

Hi folks,
I want to make the jump to a simple RIMS tube and temp controller. I have an existing dryer outlet real close that I can use. Home built in the 80's so the receptacle is a NEMA 1030R, the 3-pin type. Can that be used with some of the new PID control systems? I see that there are GFCI adapters and extension cords available but not to convert to the newer 4-pin plugs.

I'm just looking to run a RIMS tube and 1 pump at the moment.

Thanks,
Ed

 

[processhead]

How far is your electrical panel from the dryer receptacle? If its relatively close, it might be fairly simple to upgrade it to a 4 wire receptacle.

 

[BrunDog]

You can use 120V very comfortably for RIMs if just maintaining temp control. Would be slow to heat strike with that, but possible.

 

[processhead]

^^^This is very much an option if you have no plans to ever expand to an electric boil kettle or MLT.


120 volt RIMS is completely doable if that is all you ever plan to do.

While there are 120 volt brewing systems out there, they have their limitations in heat, and batch capacity.

Be forewarned; once you have a taste of indoor electric brewing, its hard not to go all-in.

 

[Ntwkdsnr]

^^^This is very much an option if you have no plans to ever expand to an electric boil kettle or MLT.

Processhead, that is what I am afraid of.......


120 volt RIMS is completely doable if that is all you ever plan to do.

While there are 120 volt brewing systems out there, they have their limitations in heat-up time, and batch size.

Be forewarned; once you have a taste of indoor electric brewing, its hard not to go all-in.

 

[Ntwkdsnr]

How far is your electrical panel from the dryer receptacle? If its relatively close, it might be fairly simple to upgrade it to a 4 wire receptacle.

About 30 feet. may

You can use 120V very comfortably for RIMs if just maintaining temp control. Would be slow to heat strike with that, but possible.

Still using propane to heat the strike water. I just want to maintain the temp for the recirc for the mash.

 

[d3track]

Then 120v will work just fine (best if a 20a circuit). I did that for a few years before going all in on electric.
And I would actually set my strike temp and let the low powered RIMS heat the strike water overnight, and it would be perfect right away in the morning.