Controller wiring
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 6:13 am
My current plan for my new 50l boiler is a simple plug in controller to a 2000w element, potentially upgradable to 3000w. Plugged into a normal service output (20 amp breaker).
I have 25amp rated wire for future proofing on my 240v mains.
But then I look at an unused oven connector point, basically three bare wires for wiring into a stove sticking out of the wall.
Its an eyesore basically, and unused but it has a 50amp breaker unused by any other appliance and gives me room to expand my elements power...
I have a couple of options, get a power point installed (or do so myself) so the controller can simply be plugged in there, or to wire the controller in directly?
I'm not an electrician but I trust myself working with 240v and to do a safe job, but would like the voice of experience and maybe an electrician to help out!
Of course safety is a priority, especially in an apartment.
While I'm asking questions, what is the thread size for your elements? I've read about 1" threads that are actually 1 1/4".
I have in front of me the locally available element with a matching coupling labeled 1 1/4" but exactly zero of its dimensions fit that dimension.
Its internal diameter is 1.55", is this a larger thread than the Camco elements you all use?
In other words if I order a nice low density element will it fit?
I have 25amp rated wire for future proofing on my 240v mains.
But then I look at an unused oven connector point, basically three bare wires for wiring into a stove sticking out of the wall.
Its an eyesore basically, and unused but it has a 50amp breaker unused by any other appliance and gives me room to expand my elements power...
I have a couple of options, get a power point installed (or do so myself) so the controller can simply be plugged in there, or to wire the controller in directly?
I'm not an electrician but I trust myself working with 240v and to do a safe job, but would like the voice of experience and maybe an electrician to help out!
Of course safety is a priority, especially in an apartment.
While I'm asking questions, what is the thread size for your elements? I've read about 1" threads that are actually 1 1/4".
I have in front of me the locally available element with a matching coupling labeled 1 1/4" but exactly zero of its dimensions fit that dimension.
Its internal diameter is 1.55", is this a larger thread than the Camco elements you all use?
In other words if I order a nice low density element will it fit?