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dunleav1
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Link Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 5:35 pm Post subject: Control panel main feed |
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Hi. I built my electric brewing quite a few years ago based on the original plans here. I have brewed over 200 batches and I love the setup. I've had a few lights go bad but zero issues. It is a safe and solid design. I remove the main console power cable after every brew (more on that later).
I noticed something odd during last nights brew. I had a slight electric burn smell occurring during the brew. If you've worked with electricity before you know that smell. lol.
Closer inspection shows the main control panel power receptacle and the main power cable are not as snug as they used to be. I have a little bit of scorching on the cable end and the receptacle. When I have one of the elements on, the power cable is hot at the receptacle.
I plan to replace the main control panel power outlet and the cable before the next brew.
I am assuming this if from wear and tear on the receptacle and I probably ran a brew without the cable fully locked in place.
Is this a reasonable conclusion or do I need to investigate something else?
Thanks,
Joe
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11121 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Drinking: Pub Ale, Electric Creamsicle, Mild, Pliny the Younger, Belgian Dark Strong, Weizen, Russian Imperial Stout, Black Butte Porter
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Timothy_W Guest
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Link Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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I think it is enough to replace the socket and strip the cable where it melted. Still, there he was exposed to overheating and the wire may have lost its properties.
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11121 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Drinking: Pub Ale, Electric Creamsicle, Mild, Pliny the Younger, Belgian Dark Strong, Weizen, Russian Imperial Stout, Black Butte Porter
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dunleav1
Joined: 22 Mar 2013 Posts: 45
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Link Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Kal. I know the cord I bought elsewhere because I bought it pre-assembled and so I could use it for my generator. The cord end connector seems to be the same part as the one you sell now, but I'm not sure. I did buy some parts through your site when it would click through to Amazon.
I do think my issue is just from heavy usage and probably not fully engaging the cord one brew.
I ordered a replacement cord end and receptacle from your site. Thanks for the great design and support!
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 12 Dec 2010 Posts: 11121 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Drinking: Pub Ale, Electric Creamsicle, Mild, Pliny the Younger, Belgian Dark Strong, Weizen, Russian Imperial Stout, Black Butte Porter
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Timothy_W Guest
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Link Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2021 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not an expert in physics, unfortunately. It's even a little embarrassing that I was mistaken about the properties of a copper wire.
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