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BrewCrew
Joined: 03 May 2016 Posts: 49 Location: Niagara
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Link Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:54 pm Post subject: Wort/Water Pump power cord too Short |
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Hello,
The pump power cords are too short and wont make it to the control panel. Before committing to cutting the standard end off I thought I would ask if I purchased additional SJOOW Copper Electrical Cord - 18/3 cord and removed the standard end off and extended the cord with the newly purchased cord soldering each wire and using shrink wrap on each then wrapped the whole cord in braided sleeve if this would cause any issues??
an alternate solution would be to construct an electrical box with 2 outlets then have each outlet wired to the control panel.
thank you
Jason
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11122 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Link Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Nope - should be fine if done properly.
Some people will use a NEMA 5-15R (receptacle) to L5-15P (locking plug) adapter or cord like this: http://amzn.to/2B8z4sC
Kal
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Creepy
Joined: 04 Feb 2014 Posts: 127 Location: North Chicago Burbs
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Link Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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Cutting off the end of my March pump cord is one of my few regrets I had in the build. The standard cord length just barely reaches my panel but doesn’t offer much flexibility for moving around the pumps during cleaning without unplugging. I wish I had done what you are considering... just kept the pump intact (warranty included) and use an extension cord to go to the panel. What Kal linked is a terrific option and I wish I had gone that route. Best of luck in the build. Cheers!
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sillbeer
Joined: 15 Sep 2016 Posts: 44 Location: West Point, UT
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Link Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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Just in time. I was considering taking the factory cord off my pumps and rewiring them. The linked 1' extension cords above look like a nice fit.
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Roadie
Joined: 13 Oct 2013 Posts: 127 Location: Charleston, SC
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Link Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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I did the same as Creepy with one of my Chugger pumps before I had the revelation to use an extension cord - which I did for my second pump. MUCH better way to go than to cut the pump cord.
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BrewCrew
Joined: 03 May 2016 Posts: 49 Location: Niagara
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Link Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the replies .... I will using an extension similar to the one linked above.
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11122 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Link Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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Keep in mind that if you're dangling the cord vertically then the locking connection on the control panel is kind of useless since the unlocking 5-15 receptacle/plug will have the issue that the locking plug/receptacle was used to solve: Gravity possibly pulling the plug out over time.
Kal
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dp Brewing Company
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Link Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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You could always wrap a piece of electrical tape around the connection, but I don't think you will need to. I used a standard outdoor extension cord and mine plug into a standard 120v outlet (vertically). Never had an issue with them getting pulled out by gravity.
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Ozarks Mountain Brew
Joined: 22 May 2013 Posts: 737 Location: The Ozark Mountains of Missouri
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Link Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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I just bought these, you can get different lengths too
http://amzn.to/2l3BbHO
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Creepy
Joined: 04 Feb 2014 Posts: 127 Location: North Chicago Burbs
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Link Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 2:14 am Post subject: |
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kal wrote: | Keep in mind that if you're dangling the cord vertically then the locking connection on the control panel is kind of useless since the unlocking 5-15 receptacle/plug will have the issue that the locking plug/receptacle was used to solve: Gravity possibly pulling the plug out over time. |
KOVOT Extension Cord Safety Cover Protectors 2 Pack, Black: Great Protection Against Rain & Snow (2) http://amzn.to/2BXE141
Pick up this guy and it could solve the gravity disconnect concern as well as any potential water concerns...
(Kal feel free to Kal-ify the link...) Done! Thanks for your support!
Cheers!
Creepy
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sillbeer
Joined: 15 Sep 2016 Posts: 44 Location: West Point, UT
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