How to properly run SCR Controllers and Heating Elements For Distilling

#moonshine #distilling #philbillymoonshine
Some good information about running and maintaining SCR electrical units with heating elements for distilling liquor.

[@keiththomas3352]

Useful video with good info.
Most common outlet options are:
120v on a 15 amp breaker can run 1,800 watts max
120v on a 20 amp breaker can run 2,400 watts max
240v on a 30 amp breaker can run 7.200 watts max
240v on a 50 amp breaker can run 12,000 watts max

[@tomchristensen2914]

clarification.... 120v 20 amp breaker is 1800 watts max
120V 15 amp breaker is 1300 watts max.
220/240 120 volts x2 but it is still 1800 watts max per leg at 120v
30 amp is 3600 amps

[@keiththomas3352]

Watts = volts times amps.
120v x 15amps = 1800 watts
120v x 20amps = 2400 watts
240v x 30amps = 7200 watts
240v x 50amps = 12000 watts

[@timchapman6702]

Good info big Phil, also never put a higher amp breaker unless you put bigger wire.

[@fredflintstone358]

After seeing you use it, I purchased a second still specifically designed for electrical heating elements. Bought my SCR and element from Philbilly. I much prefer the electric option to the propane turkey fryer. Much easier to control the heat and nail down the temperature.

[@danthemann]

240V Elements operate at 1/4 the watts at 120V (Ohms Law). e.g. Get a 5400W 240V element will run at 1350W @120V for more flexibility with existing wiring. Also consider making an 'extension cord' to your clothes dryer (wire size is important).

[@thealchemist-hr8me]

That's exactly the issue that's kept me from going electric, shitty electrical system in my apartment which I'm not allowed to upgrade😒
But with my 100k BTU burner I get more than enough power to run whatever I want and being a low-pressure burner it's still controllable enough to make fine adjustments🤷‍♂
Once I get into my own property though I'm definitely dedicating some of my electrical system to going electric, running spirit runs on open flame makes me nervous sometimes😅
--RuneShine, Michigan's Norse-Druid Alchemist✌💚🙃

[@WilliamsRollins-mx6ui]

Hey Phil, I just purchased your 5 gallon up grade condenser for my Vevor
It's not the football still so I hope it fits

[@FjHenderson]

I have a 240 scr box I would let you have as long as it's put to a good cause. But I never hear back from you, so I don't have to worry about giving it to you.

[@oasismike2]

Very good advice not to run it dry.
Better to borrow the outlet your clothes dryer or electric stove's plugged into cuz 220 w/30A breaker'll support a 5500watt element. Get some suitable four conductor cable to run it to the garage without much voltage drop or overheating. And, get a secondhand spa panel w/GCFI breaker for $50 (ua-cam.com/video/pkN799XqNJw/v-deo.html ), and, even though it's more money, use an SSVR instead of an SCR (ua-cam.com/video/klc84-IDd3o/v-deo.html ). Hypothetically

[@normalizedaudio2481]

Don't drink and distill.

[@DustinCarter-d5p]

People running them dry or tripping breakers complaining to you and the sad thing is this video won’t help much.

[@daverees986]

When you mess with what you don't know about and play with the Devil, You will get burned.🙏👹👹👺👺And its all on video.