I need a little advice. I just purchased a Hot Rod from Bobby at Brewhardware along with the stainless 5500 watt element. I also have 10 feet of 10/3 SJOOW cable to wire up to. What I need to purchase next is the power plug to assemble. My current controller is a High Gravity EBCII and requires a 3 prong (two straight and one L shape) dryer type plug. I have looked at my local Home Depot and cant seem to locate the needed 3 prong plug. Could one of you fine folks recommend a place I might find one. Also want to ensure it is the correct one.
Looking to find correct 3 prong plug
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50 amp? 30 amp?
Sorry... 30 amp.
JONNYROTTEN
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HD and lowes sell them.The 50 amp and 30 amp are in the same box.It comes with an extra prong.The 50 uses a straight blade and the 30 uses the L blade. The plugs are the same except for the one prong .Use what you need and toss the other one.I think they were in a red and black box.
If you go back it might labeled 50 amp.Open the box and make sure the prong is in there.Two I looked at were missing the prong
If you go back it might labeled 50 amp.Open the box and make sure the prong is in there.Two I looked at were missing the prong
USAFSooner
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Which plug is it? View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1423762484.666021.jpg
Bill_in_VA
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A NEMA 10-30P is what I think you are looking for.
But a lot of the plugs can do both 30 and 50 amp just depends if you put the straight or bent 3rd prong in. My 14-50P for ebrew system came with L prongs so it could also be used as a 14-30P.
But a lot of the plugs can do both 30 and 50 amp just depends if you put the straight or bent 3rd prong in. My 14-50P for ebrew system came with L prongs so it could also be used as a 14-30P.
http://www.stayonline.com/reference-nema-straight-blade.aspx
check out this site. narrow down by 30 amp plugs. should be able to match it up there. best bet would be to search it on ebay
check out this site. narrow down by 30 amp plugs. should be able to match it up there. best bet would be to search it on ebay
Bill_in_VA
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JONNYROTTEN
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This is the one I used
Guy's, thanks for the quick responses. I believe it is the NEMA 10-30P. By the way what does the "P" stand for? Man... I also did not realize how expensive this electric brewing could be.
Bill_in_VA
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P for plug & R for receptacle.
I'm just starting to realize this too. I plan to slowly acquire the correct plugs and receptacles over time on ebay
You guy's are great! I had a question and with in minutes I received an answer. I really appreciate it.
Thanks...
Thanks...
Don't let my boss know about this!
Bill_in_VA
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I've only got 2 brews in on mine so far (transitional phase) and it took me 2 years to get everything
my budget might be tighter than many though. I still need to get my kettles welded...JONNYROTTEN
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Iwould say Im into it for between $500 and $600 including a 20 gallon pot.Thats starting from the existing dryer plug and the simplist control box possible.Its money well spent.
The cheapest beer with the least homebrew savings is BMC.I can brew a half barrel of house homebrew for around $45. BMC is $100.Brew once a month and and your saving $55 month. That's $660 a year savings and you still have your equipment you could sell off if you ever get out of brewing.Less than a year and your paid back AND saving money.No brainer
TungstenBeer
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That's only if you stop spending money on brew gear, which I have never done... haha.
