rtstrider
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Hey all! It'll probably be another year or so before I bite the bullet and go for an all in one unit. I've done some reading and really feel a 220 volt unit would better suit the brewery. Now I have a gas dryer with a 220 volt 30 amp plug already wired in (this uses a 110 volt outlet since it's gas). I'm fairly proficient with electrical stuff. I'm not a wizard or anything like that but am comfortable enough to do some things (like rewiring outlets, changing breakers, etc). So here's what I'm looking at
Change out the 30 amp dryer breaker with a GFCI breaker
Possibly rewire the 3 prong receptacle if needed to one that works with an RV extension cord (50 feet should be enough to run outside through an open window)
Use the following guide to make sure the extension cord wire gauge is more than enough for what is needed
https://www.protoolreviews.com/extension-cord-size-chart-wire-gauge-amps/
Looking at using something like this so the foundry cord would not have to be cut
https://www.hobbyhomebrew.com/produ...ge-converter-cable-for-220v-digiboil-tig-mig/
When the unit is not in use the 220 volt breaker would be turned off and the wire would be coiled up neatly on top of, or next to, the dryer. This is only so the dryer does not have to be moved every brew day to plug in the cord
The end goal would be to hire an electrician to properly wire up a 220 volt receptacle outside and ditch the extension cord. That would mean a few more years of waiting which is not something I want to do at the moment. This would definitely be in the works no matter what, but, I don't want it getting in the way of brewing sooner if possible
That's the plan anyways. On my current stove top setup I get around 1.5 gallon boil off rate I'm assuming that would be the same with a 220 volt Foundry? This would be much closer to 2 tier plus two boil pot setup I use now (3.5 gallons per pot so the end product is around 5-5.5 gallons wort).
I'm not at all opposed to using the system in 110 volt mode either if that would be better until I can get a 220 volt gfci outlet run outside. If this is done that leads me to ask if there is a sink hookup kit (maybe this Faucet Adapter Kit,Faucet Extender Aerator,Swivel Aerator Adapter to Connect Garden Hose,Brass 3/4-Inch Garden Hose Adapter with Aerator,for Kitchen/Bathroom Sink Faucet,Chrome - - Amazon.com ), instead of and exterior garden hose, for the wort chiller? Only asking in case of rainy days/indoor brewing.
Change out the 30 amp dryer breaker with a GFCI breaker
Possibly rewire the 3 prong receptacle if needed to one that works with an RV extension cord (50 feet should be enough to run outside through an open window)
Use the following guide to make sure the extension cord wire gauge is more than enough for what is needed
https://www.protoolreviews.com/extension-cord-size-chart-wire-gauge-amps/
Looking at using something like this so the foundry cord would not have to be cut
https://www.hobbyhomebrew.com/produ...ge-converter-cable-for-220v-digiboil-tig-mig/
When the unit is not in use the 220 volt breaker would be turned off and the wire would be coiled up neatly on top of, or next to, the dryer. This is only so the dryer does not have to be moved every brew day to plug in the cord
The end goal would be to hire an electrician to properly wire up a 220 volt receptacle outside and ditch the extension cord. That would mean a few more years of waiting which is not something I want to do at the moment. This would definitely be in the works no matter what, but, I don't want it getting in the way of brewing sooner if possible
That's the plan anyways. On my current stove top setup I get around 1.5 gallon boil off rate I'm assuming that would be the same with a 220 volt Foundry? This would be much closer to 2 tier plus two boil pot setup I use now (3.5 gallons per pot so the end product is around 5-5.5 gallons wort).
I'm not at all opposed to using the system in 110 volt mode either if that would be better until I can get a 220 volt gfci outlet run outside. If this is done that leads me to ask if there is a sink hookup kit (maybe this Faucet Adapter Kit,Faucet Extender Aerator,Swivel Aerator Adapter to Connect Garden Hose,Brass 3/4-Inch Garden Hose Adapter with Aerator,for Kitchen/Bathroom Sink Faucet,Chrome - - Amazon.com ), instead of and exterior garden hose, for the wort chiller? Only asking in case of rainy days/indoor brewing.
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