split phase dryer outlet for my kettle

[Beer_]

OK, so I've got my boil-coil installed in the blichmann. The still dragon is ready for assembly. Now I just need to spec my GFCI protection. I called one the online places, GFCI store I think. the guy told me that I would need a particular model because the outlet is split-phase?!

Has anyone else run in to this? What worked for you?

thanks

 

[jeffmeh]

Can you post a photo of your dryer outlet, and check the breaker rating on your main panel? Are you in the US? Standard US dryer outlets are 240v, 30a, with either 4 wires (H-H-N-G), or 3 wires (H-H-N) if grandfathered in. The most economical option is normally to use a GFCI spa panel, like this one. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Midwest-...el-Disconnect-with-GFI-UG412RMW250P/100686230. There are different wiring methods depending upon whether you have 3 or 4 wires, and you can likely find them with the search function here.

 

[Beer_]

Can you post a photo of your dryer outlet, and check the breaker rating on your main panel? Are you in the US? Standard US dryer outlets are 240v, 30a, with either 4 wires (H-H-N-G), or 3 wires (H-H-N) if grandfathered in. The most economical option is normally to use a GFCI spa panel, like this one. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Midwest-...el-Disconnect-with-GFI-UG412RMW250P/100686230. There are different wiring methods depending upon whether you have 3 or 4 wires, and you can likely find them with the search function here.

It's a standard, 3 wire US dryer outlet, nema 10-30 circa 1950's. It has a 30 amp breaker. I've read tons of about these and have even worked on some at home during DIY projects. Is the split phase a concern while selecting GFCI protection?

 

[jeffmeh]

Standard US household 240v wiring is all split phase, although some refer to it with different names. Standard 240v, 30a GFCI breakers that fit your main panel, or the spa panel I mentioned, or an inline GFCI are all viable options. The spa panel almost always ends up being the lowest cost option.