Justdrumin
Well-Known Member
I just ordered everything I need for my EBIAB setup. My inspiration came from this thread and of course the awesome P-J's wiring diagram in the thread.
I have the controller components exactly as they are in PJ's diagram. I have ordered a 3 wire dryer cord and 6000watt 240v element with an element enclosure from brewhardware.com. The thread is for a 120v system, but from what I understand the controller is set up for 240v. I will be supplying the controller with 120v power supply because I don't have 240v access in my apartment, but I'd like to plan for buying a house in the future. Which will make my element 1500 watts and I'll be supplementing with a 1500 watt heatstick in order to boil 8 or so gallons. I have two separate 15 amp breakers available to do this.
Now for the wiring. I know 10 ga is used for 30 amps and 14 ga is for 15 amps. I know I could go smaller for some components as well. What's recommended for wiring the different components? I've tried looking at MANY builds without finding what I needed.
I have the controller components exactly as they are in PJ's diagram. I have ordered a 3 wire dryer cord and 6000watt 240v element with an element enclosure from brewhardware.com. The thread is for a 120v system, but from what I understand the controller is set up for 240v. I will be supplying the controller with 120v power supply because I don't have 240v access in my apartment, but I'd like to plan for buying a house in the future. Which will make my element 1500 watts and I'll be supplementing with a 1500 watt heatstick in order to boil 8 or so gallons. I have two separate 15 amp breakers available to do this.
Now for the wiring. I know 10 ga is used for 30 amps and 14 ga is for 15 amps. I know I could go smaller for some components as well. What's recommended for wiring the different components? I've tried looking at MANY builds without finding what I needed.