Element control concerns
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:32 pm
Hello there,
I finally pulled everything together for my 30L 3 inch plated reflux still. I got a vinegar wash running for about 45 mins with steam and the whole shebang.
However around this time my power regulator (Kegland Power Station 4000W) flipped its 15Amp safety overload and turned off. After inspecting the station and the wiring I found the station hot to the touch and the wiring (standard 10Amp wiring and outlet) hot to the touch as well. I'm running a single 2400W tri-clamp element and had the power station set at 80% for this time.
This got me a bit spooked as I didn't want to run the risk of an electrical fire and have since stopped running the still. I'd appreciate your advice and assistance as I'd like to get back up and running but not until I figure this out.
I finally pulled everything together for my 30L 3 inch plated reflux still. I got a vinegar wash running for about 45 mins with steam and the whole shebang.
However around this time my power regulator (Kegland Power Station 4000W) flipped its 15Amp safety overload and turned off. After inspecting the station and the wiring I found the station hot to the touch and the wiring (standard 10Amp wiring and outlet) hot to the touch as well. I'm running a single 2400W tri-clamp element and had the power station set at 80% for this time.
This got me a bit spooked as I didn't want to run the risk of an electrical fire and have since stopped running the still. I'd appreciate your advice and assistance as I'd like to get back up and running but not until I figure this out.