SilverZero
Well-Known Member
I have a 240v circuit on a 30a breaker at the main panel, dedicated feed to the A/C unit. I'd like to use this run for my brewery (240v 30a standard setup with a control panel). Obviously I need to add a GFCI to it, but I'm not sure if I want to leave the A/C available or not - wife might want to cool the house during the summer while I'm brewing!
My options, it seems, are:
1. Split the (external conduit) A/C line with a DPDT safety switch, one throw going to A/C unit and the other to a spa panel. Couldn't use A/C and brew at the same time as they'd be physically switched one or the other.
2. Replace the 30a main breaker with a 60a breaker and 6awg line to a spa panel, then add a 2nd 30a breaker to the spa panel for the A/C in addition to the pre-installed GFCI breaker. Can anybody recommend a spa panel with extra spaces for a 2nd breaker? It doesn't need GFCI protection.
Any advice one way or the other?
My options, it seems, are:
1. Split the (external conduit) A/C line with a DPDT safety switch, one throw going to A/C unit and the other to a spa panel. Couldn't use A/C and brew at the same time as they'd be physically switched one or the other.
2. Replace the 30a main breaker with a 60a breaker and 6awg line to a spa panel, then add a 2nd 30a breaker to the spa panel for the A/C in addition to the pre-installed GFCI breaker. Can anybody recommend a spa panel with extra spaces for a 2nd breaker? It doesn't need GFCI protection.
Any advice one way or the other?