Element Ac Hookup

[cdbrown]

Probably as the element only had the active and neutral wires. Speaking of electricians - they seem to be licensed to print money considering how much is cost to put in a new breaker and GPO in the shed. Bloke was there for 30mins max and the gear cost about $50 and charged $320. Starting to charge as much as lawyers....

 

[Jono_w]

Probably as the element only had the active and neutral wires. Speaking of electricians - they seem to be licensed to print money considering how much is cost to put in a new breaker and GPO in the shed. Bloke was there for 30mins max and the gear cost about $50 and charged $320. Starting to charge as much as lawyers....

Yeah it was probably out of a plastic kettle, still doesn't excuse it from being earthed now it is in a metal pot, if there was a insulation failure in the element the pot would become live and with no path to earth, touch it and your fried!
As for the cost of a new GPO, was it for your brewery? worth every cent!!

 

[cdbrown]

Yep it was for the brewery so all good, just wish I had some sparky mates that would do it for a couple of beers and cost of the gear.

The 3.6kw element I've got for the HLT doesn't have a earth plug, but I'll be wiring an earth to the back of the element and enclosure to be sure.

 

[Yeastie Beastie]

Hey Yeastie,
How did you connect the element? Doesn't seem to have a nut to secure on the inside of the kettle.
Thanks

I just drilled a hole the same outside diametre as the threaded part of the element. Then just slide in the element and secure with the rubber washer provided and a 1" BSP nut available at the big green shed etc.
I have now done from memory 8 x 1hr+ boils & 8 x 1/2hr boils with zero leaks whatsoever.
Have a close look at the inside of the pot and you'll see the big 'ol nut. The 4 other small bolts just hold the cover on.

YB.

EDIT: +1 for getiing the sparky to wire it if you enjoy brewing and want to do more brewing...

 

[~MikE]

Speaking of "dodgey" why is there no earth?
Once again, electricians are licensed for a reason, peoples lives are at stake.

yeah, i've been meaning to fix that...

 

[Daniel.lear]

Looks great - and not trying to be the bearer of bad news but I'd be looking to replace that helical with silicon hose...

http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/forum//ind...68&hl=funky

FFS, this debate again...

I'd be a lot more concerned about the electrical side of things, long before the helical/silicone hose bollocks again.

(link broken too)

Leary

 

[white.grant]

FFS, this debate again...

I'd be a lot more concerned about the electrical side of things, long before the helical/silicone hose bollocks again.

(link broken too)

Leary

Oh goody, both of my favourite topics conveniently arranged in a single thread, home wiring and PVC tubing! Cue action...

 

[Daniel.lear]

Oh goody, both of my favourite topics conveniently arranged in a single thread, home wiring and PVC tubing! Cue action...

Looking forward to it myself, where's the popcorn!! :beer:

Perhaps we could be geeky and run with the advantages and disadvagtages of PVC coated elec wire??

Leary

 

[Daniel.lear]

Meh... SoO on soon anyways.

 

[juzz1981]

ALWAYS connect an earth unless the appliance is double insulated, and 320 for a CB and GPO.. hahaha .. electricians... no wonder people do it themselves... though people really need to have a little electical knowledge

 

[~MikE]

and 320 for a CB and GPO.. hahaha .. electricians... no wonder people do it themselves...

i know, it's shocking isn't it? :lol: