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CharcoalRoaster	#1 Posted on 03/24/2019 2:23 PM
1 1/2 Pounder Posts: 634 Joined: April 13, 2012	I've just about completed my larger FB roaster build and need to address the issue of getting sufficient power to run it. I've got a 13amp 120v vac motor for my blower and a 240v 4500w heating element. Problem is I don't have any breakers/receptacle in my garage that can handle those loads. So, here is where I need some input as I see two options to address this: (1) Install new breakers/receptacles in my garage (2) Utilize this GFCI Spa Panel that I was going to use in a homebrew e-rig that I dismantled. It's got one 50a 240v and one 20a 120v breaker already installed and wired up connected to a 30' whip that can reach my dryer receptacle. https://www.dropb...2.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropb...4.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropb...6.JPG?dl=0 Pros: no need to wire anything new. I already have everything I need. Cons: I have to run the whip all the way to my dryer receptacle any time I want to roast. Thoughts? Concerns? Questions? Thanks! Edited by CharcoalRoaster on 03/25/2019 7:08 PM


CharcoalRoaster	#2 Posted on 03/27/2019 7:29 AM
1 1/2 Pounder Posts: 634 Joined: April 13, 2012	Bump - any insight would be greatly appreciated!


JitterzZ	#3 Posted on 03/27/2019 9:22 AM
1/4 Pounder Posts: 151 Joined: October 08, 2018	If it were my build, it would come down to safety, my personal preference, and my situation. For example: Would I need to use my roaster everyday or just once a Week, etc.? For a large FB roaster it would be better for me if everything were hardwired. On the other hand, I get much more satisfaction anytime I can DIY as much as possible. If you can afford hardwired then I would personally go that route, as dealing with the kind of juice that you're talking about (240) is not something that I would care to play with every time that I want to roast some coffee. A single thread on your build would also be much more helpful in understanding what might be helpful to you.

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