I'm converting my rig from stove/e-rims to a full 240V e-HLT, e-RIMS, and e-Kettle build.
Just been racking my brain on how many Amps I'd be drawing when 2 elements are on
I'm planning on using 3500W 240V elements in the kettle and HLT.
So those would pull 14.58A at 240V.
In my RIMS tube, I was hoping I could use my current 2000W 120V (running at 120V of course).
That's 16.67A at 120V.
Now the question arises; If I'm using the HLT and RIMS tube at the same time, is that going to pull 31.25A (14.58A+16.67A) from the circuit? If that's the case, I would need to install a 40A GFI breaker, and #8 wire. Which I can do fine, there is no existing circuit for this build as of yet.
I can of course use smaller elements, but was hoping I could get away with using the sizes I previously said.
I am planning on only ever doing 4-5gallon batches, so yes, I know it may be completely overkill to do this at all. But that doesn't matter to me. DIY FTW.
Just been racking my brain on how many Amps I'd be drawing when 2 elements are on
I'm planning on using 3500W 240V elements in the kettle and HLT.
So those would pull 14.58A at 240V.
In my RIMS tube, I was hoping I could use my current 2000W 120V (running at 120V of course).
That's 16.67A at 120V.
Now the question arises; If I'm using the HLT and RIMS tube at the same time, is that going to pull 31.25A (14.58A+16.67A) from the circuit? If that's the case, I would need to install a 40A GFI breaker, and #8 wire. Which I can do fine, there is no existing circuit for this build as of yet.
I can of course use smaller elements, but was hoping I could get away with using the sizes I previously said.
I am planning on only ever doing 4-5gallon batches, so yes, I know it may be completely overkill to do this at all. But that doesn't matter to me. DIY FTW.