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BIAC User Manual Safety
Installing a Ground Fault Interrupters
BREWHA recommends that brewers consider having a GFCI/GFI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter) installed on their power supply.
While most electrical panels will have fuses or breakers, they do not often have a GFI. Breaker
boxes (the electrical panel often found in laundry rooms) will prevent too much overdraw, but a
GFI will respond much faster than a breaker or fuse to any deviation in electrical current.
A GFI can be installed in an existing breaker box (if not
already there), or one can be added on the line that services
your brewing setup. For home brewing systems, GFI panels
that service outdoor spas/hot tubs (240V/40A) are available at
Home Depot, Amazon or other electrical or hardware stores
and are relatively inexpensive.
(*Some portable GFIs that are installed inbetween the
Power Controller and a heating element do not work with
the BREWHA Power Controller at <100% power output
as the power output reduction causes the GFI to trip. It is
recommended to use a wall-mounted GFI installed prior to
the Power Controller.)
For commercial installations, consult a qualified electrician
for their recommendation on whether a GFI is necessary.
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