Hi All, Brew boiler stopped heating. With help of WLL tech support (thanks folks, you're v. helpful), diagnosed dead controller. Replacing with the Gicar PID kit from WLL and replaced the pump assembly while open. While open and beginning the install, found a rat's nest of wiring.
Most wires in good condition, but some of the wires need replacing. Many of the connector shields are crumbling and a few are showing signs of overtemperature and need replacing. Further look, found 2 things that were concerning: - no fuse on the power input. I'll install a simple inline, slow burn 15a fuse. - bigger deal - daisy chained neutral connection: power switch - controller - control - pump - brew boiler, steam boiler, .... In my experience with other wiring projects (amplifiers, radios, automotive), this approach is a big no-no. Usually power is brought to a distribution block/terminal strip and then run to each component. Has anyone done this to clean up their wiring? Am I missing something? As far as I can tell, the biggest issue is finding an appropriate space for the terminal strip. Experiences? Comments? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
