Hey all, it's been a while.
I'm starting to do some beginning research on a 1bbl electric HERMS system made from stainless steel drums, mostly following theelectricbrewery.com and the bluto555. Due to the volumes in play and the tendency of regular ol' elements to corrode and rust, I'm looking into the 304 stainless steel elements on McMaster Carr. It's impossible to link to that site, so the part number I'm looking at is 3656K162. It's a 10.5 kW element in 240v 3 phase.
Can I wire this element the same way I would any of the other 240v elements that others are using? The 3 phase is throwing me a bit cause I'm not very well versed in electricity, and there are 240v 1 phase options just above.
If and when I go ahead and pull the electricity I'll need to my brewing space, will the 240 already be 3 phase or will I have to request this from the electrician?
From what I've read and understand, 3 phase is simply both 'hots' from the 240v service and the neutral. Just hoping to confirm this, or (more likely) be corrected!
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
I'm starting to do some beginning research on a 1bbl electric HERMS system made from stainless steel drums, mostly following theelectricbrewery.com and the bluto555. Due to the volumes in play and the tendency of regular ol' elements to corrode and rust, I'm looking into the 304 stainless steel elements on McMaster Carr. It's impossible to link to that site, so the part number I'm looking at is 3656K162. It's a 10.5 kW element in 240v 3 phase.
Can I wire this element the same way I would any of the other 240v elements that others are using? The 3 phase is throwing me a bit cause I'm not very well versed in electricity, and there are 240v 1 phase options just above.
If and when I go ahead and pull the electricity I'll need to my brewing space, will the 240 already be 3 phase or will I have to request this from the electrician?
From what I've read and understand, 3 phase is simply both 'hots' from the 240v service and the neutral. Just hoping to confirm this, or (more likely) be corrected!
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!