Hi All,
I'm in process of upgrading my old panel it is a 12x12x8 30A two 5500W element system. I've been running it for about four years and have noticed that it generates a lot of heat, probably getting up to 120-125 in side the box during a brew day. Im looking to add some outlets for a third pump and a CIP pump, so I got a larger panel 20x15x8 and added an external heat sink to give me more room and mitigate heat.
One think I have noticed is that the insulation on my hot leg wires coming in are starting to discoloring. They are 10 gauge, but Im wondering if it would be better to use 8 gauge, as these are the legs that feed everything in the panel.
I did have a problem a while back where the lock down screws on some of the outlets and plugs had loosened and were generating heat, and one plug melted. so this could be from this problem. I have since been periodically checking my connections and have tined all those connections to resolve this.
I'm in process of upgrading my old panel it is a 12x12x8 30A two 5500W element system. I've been running it for about four years and have noticed that it generates a lot of heat, probably getting up to 120-125 in side the box during a brew day. Im looking to add some outlets for a third pump and a CIP pump, so I got a larger panel 20x15x8 and added an external heat sink to give me more room and mitigate heat.
One think I have noticed is that the insulation on my hot leg wires coming in are starting to discoloring. They are 10 gauge, but Im wondering if it would be better to use 8 gauge, as these are the legs that feed everything in the panel.
I did have a problem a while back where the lock down screws on some of the outlets and plugs had loosened and were generating heat, and one plug melted. so this could be from this problem. I have since been periodically checking my connections and have tined all those connections to resolve this.