Pump switch

[RatDoc]

So after reading alot of forums and looking around, can I use a power strip with the surge protecter switch on it? The same ones used for computers and behind most of our tvs? Is there a drawback to this? I mean it's got an on off switch and I can plug my pump into it....im just curious if there is a reason or not. Thanks guys!

 

[day_trippr]

It'll work fine as long as it's rated for more than the pump's draw...

Cheers!

 

[ImNoExpert]

That's how I did it for my first day with my pump. Then my chiller malfunctioned, blew off a fitting and blasted water on to it. Thank God for GFCI and proper building codes or my dad and I might have been fried.

I think when you do it that way you have a tendency to keep the strip close to where you are working, near the pump head, and chiller, and HLT, etc. Greater chance for splash.

I recommend a remote switch something like this. I got mine for about $5 after Christmas. Now my power strip and plug are safely away from my brewing, and I have the added convenience that the remote is always on me. No need to hunt for the strip.

 

[copper2hopper]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Westek-Outdoor-Wireless-Remote-Receiver-Kit-RFK306LC/202562992

$15 bucks....and it's remote...just bought one today. can't wait to use it tonight

 

[ImNoExpert]

One other note, I brewed this weekend and kept the remote in my pocket as usual (very convenient). One bad thing was that several times I bent down to check something, the remote was triggered in my pocket, running my pump dry! I wore a jacket this time when in the past I've used a hoodie with a front pocket.

I'll have to stick with putting the remote in the hoodie pocket from now on to avoid pocket pumping (Git yer mind outta the gutter ye dogs!).

 

[Stealthcruiser]

"Pocket pumping".............Committed to memory!

 

[copper2hopper]

I brewed with this thing last night and today and it's awesome to have the remote. It is beyond convenient and worth the 15 bucks