Hello, everyone! I'm new to homebrew talk but I've been brewing for about 2 years and it's time for an upgrade! I've been researching a DIY controller.
The setup I'm going for is a single vessel eBIAB, one pump for recirculation/counterflow chilling, 20a 120v power, 2250w heating element. I have a 20a circuit w/GFCI in my kitchen ready to go. I want a controller with that extra oomph beyond 15a with control of the element (independent of main power) and the pump. My research led me to this wiring diagram that covers the whole build. Thanks to doug293cz and Bart Mink for the diagram! It might be a blast from the past for you guys, I think it was posted a few years ago at this point.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19UR7b80pX73DlHD5bVrG_rqgMywqT6mz/view
Here is my parts list so far. The fuses and their holders are left out, see my questions below.
The setup I'm going for is a single vessel eBIAB, one pump for recirculation/counterflow chilling, 20a 120v power, 2250w heating element. I have a 20a circuit w/GFCI in my kitchen ready to go. I want a controller with that extra oomph beyond 15a with control of the element (independent of main power) and the pump. My research led me to this wiring diagram that covers the whole build. Thanks to doug293cz and Bart Mink for the diagram! It might be a blast from the past for you guys, I think it was posted a few years ago at this point.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19UR7b80pX73DlHD5bVrG_rqgMywqT6mz/view
Here is my parts list so far. The fuses and their holders are left out, see my questions below.
- Enclosure: Auber QBox1E w/ 40a heatsink
- PID: EZBoil 320 or Electric Brewing Supply 200 Series
- SSR: SRDA40 40a AC SSR plus a thermal pad
- Contactor: CN-PBC302-120V 2 pole
- Main Power Switch: KCD2 20a 125v Rocker Switch
- Element Power Switch: SW16 Yellow LED 2-way switch
- Pump Power Switch: SW16 Blue LED 2-way switch
- Temp Prob: Liquid Tight RTD Sensor, 2 in, Weldless Fitting, M14 Model: PT100-L50M14 with braided cable & RTD connector.
- Power cable plug (wall): 20 Amp 125-Volt NEMA 5-20P Straight Blade Plug
- Power inlet: 3-Prong 125-Volt NEMA L5-20P Flanged Power Input Inlet
- Power cable (controller) & heater connector: NEMA 20 Amp 125-Volt 3-Prong Locking Female Connector x2
- Heater outlet: 20-Amp 125-Volt NEMA L5-20R Flanged Mounting Locking Industrial Grade Single Outlet Receptacle
- Cable, 12/3 SJEOOW High Temp Portable Power Cable
- Pump outlet: NEMA 5-15 outlet
- What fuses do I need, what holders are compatible with them, and what's a good source for them?
- Which PID has better features and user experience? (the latter is more important to me)
- Is that the right SSR to go with either of these PIDs?
- Is there anything I am missing or have mismatched?