Connecting a Grainfather G40 to a dryer outlet

Systems, Gear, & DIY
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Hi, everyone.

If you are “electrically challenged” as I am, you might find this useful.  To connect a Grainfather G40 power cord to a 4-prong dryer outlet, you will need an adapter.  The G40 power cord is a NEMA 6-20P (the “P” stands for plug – the male end).  The dryer outlet I have, which is pretty common, is a NEMA 14-30R (the “R” stands for receptacle – the female end).  I found the adapter at Home Depot but it wasn’t in stock and had to be ordered from a company called AC Works (www.ACWORKS.com).  The adapter Item Description is: “10/3 STW 1 ft. 14-30P 30 Amp 4-Prong Dryer Plug to 6-15/20R 20 Amp 250-Volt T BI”.  The Model Number is S1430620-012.  The Internet Number is 303873834.  It cost $56.99.  AC Works sells 20 Amp 250 Volt NEMA 6-20P/R extension cords in 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100-foot lengths but I cannot vouch for how safe or prudent using one of them would be.  As I indicated, I am not an electrician and I don’t play one on TV.  I hope this saves you the four hours of online searching and two trips to Home Depot (a 50-mile round-trip for where I live) it took me to find it!  Happy brewing and happy Thanksgiving!  Cheers.

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There are adapters for just about anything these days.  Online videos show how to put one together, too., but most important is installing a GFCI on the circuit!

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The best adapter I have for the brewery is a switch I picked up from Home Depot that keeps me from moving the dryer, unplugging the dryer, plugging in the brewery, moving the dryer, brewing, moving the dryer, unplugging the brewery, plugging in the dryer, and moving the dryer.

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If you are looking for a GFCI, this is what I was able to find.  Unfortunately, it’s $132.

https://www.grainger.com/product/SOUTHWIRE-Line-Cord-GFCI-6-ft-Cord-Lg-55CW92

Enjoy the G40.  I love mine.

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Thanks, Narcout.  I got one.  It’s expensive but getting electrocuted would be a bummer!  What kind of a sparge do you typically do on your G40?

I had trouble before posting the link to the adapter but here it is: https://www.homedepot.com/p/AC-WORKS-10-3-STW-1-ft-14-30P-30-Amp-4-Prong-Dryer-Plug-to-6-15-20R-20-Amp-250-Volt-T-Blade-Connector-S1430620-012/303873834.

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Several on Amazon for less than half the price of HD

https://www.amazon.com/ONETAK-Receptacle-Welding-Charger-Adapter/dp/B07HWQB784/ref=asc_df_B07HWQB784/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=343221141081&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11454708876177179725&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011492&hvtargid=pla-737085076778&psc=1&mcid=b0e8241df0ae36c9aaca763a1cd692d3&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=70737352922&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343221141081&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11454708876177179725&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011492&hvtargid=pla-737085076778

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Regarding G40 sparge, I basically batch sparge.

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Semper Sitientem: Uugghh.  Not sure why I was unable to find what you found on Amazon.  I looked.  Oh well.

Denny: I have your and Drew’s book so I am looking forward to batch sparging.  :slight_smile:

I have never been able to master fly sparging and since I use gravity, the sparge water heater is too high for my liking and ease of use.

Thanks.

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@graymax you could also try no sparge.

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And taking it further, you can use your sparge vessel at or below waist height, then simply use a pitcher to transfer the sparge water incrementally - that is what I now do - I don’t like to work more than 1 step off the ground, if I can make it work.  And for batch sparging - it works wonderfully!

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I stopped sparging awhile ago, so I’ve never really tried it with the G40.  Though I think it could be as simple as slowly pouring a few pitchers of water over the grain bed while the mash basket is suspended on the locking ring.