Anvil Foundry 120v to 240v plug adapter DON'T CUT YOUR CORD!!

Instead of cutting the cord off of my Anvil Foundry All Grain Brewing System, I made an adapter to connect the existing plug to my 240V circuit in my brewery.

This video is meant for entertainment purposes only, it is not meant as electrical advice.

Here are the links for items in the video as well as recommendations for the 20 amp versions

30 Amp plug

20 amp plug This is all you really need for the Foundry (as far as amperage goes)

120V plug for the Anvil end

Power cord 12 gauge

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[jesseniapaturzo]

Just ordered the anvil foundry for my husband as a wedding anniversary. He is an commercial electrician, loves beer and brewing. I think this is a great idea, will show it to my husband.

[beerman]

This is probably the best show for homebrewers that want electric systems.

[tedoneill]

Thanks for this video, I bought the Foundry the other day and I did not like the idea of cutting the cord, fortunately stumbled across your review of the Foundry and then saw the Don't Cut The Cord video at the end. Not only avoid cutting the cord, but the short extension makes it easier to plug into my old dryer 240V plug in my former laundry area in the basement. Straight forward easy to follow videos, not just for Foundry, but for the various presentations you posted, great work IMO.

[artvandalay]

Great video, thanks! I agree with nearly all previous comments, and yes there’s cause for concern with mistaking adapters. Two important SAFETY TIPS though: 1) never leave the 220v plugged in when not actually using the Anvil system. Only plug in when you need to run elements. 2) this is a dedicated adapter for Anvil system only. As such, securely fasten the adapter to the Anvil system power cord so adapter remains connected to Anvil. Something as simple as zip ties can keep the connection attached & would force someone to purposely remove secured adapter from system.

Just my 2 cents worth as a mechanical engineer and long-time brewer. A little sense can go a long way. Cheers!

[artvandalay]

G’day Brian. Wanted to let you know I made one of these connectors yesterday for Anvil Foundry. Used the 20-6 P to 110v connections, zip tied connectors to the foundry plug....excellent! Thank you again for the great video; I wouldn’t have thought of this. Keep up the great work! Cheers 🍻

[mikekerr]

Thanks for this vid Brian. Followed every step but had to go for an old school 240 volt (3 prong) plug vs the one you used. Same brand just a different configuration. Some hesitancy plugging it in and firing up the foundry but went for it and it works flawlessly!

[georgerothfuss]

Good information that can be used for most electric brew kettles

[aaronwolfenbarger]

Thanks very much for this idea! I am considering the Anvil system and this adapter will be a great tool. Much appreciated!

[PetraKann]

You're right. It's the current level which dictates the gauge of the wires used and insulation etc, not the voltage.
The higher the current the thicker the copper wire needed.
This is why solar panel arrays on home roof tops are wired in series. This means that the voltage is added but the current stays the same. So 10 panels rates at 38V DC and 5 Amp, will produce a total of 380 V DC and 5 Amps when wired in series. You can then use 5 Amp rated cables which are cheaper and thinner.
If you wired the same 10 panels in parallel you get 38 VDC and 50 Amps, which requires expensive heavy gauge cables. Also the high current makes it very dangerous.
Note: Both series and parallel wiring arrangement produce the same output power (ie 1900 W).

Not sure why the heating element power would be 2800 W at 240V and 1600 W at 120V. The 30 amp maximum on the 240 V?
In the end you're limited by the current that the system draw

[SirBoden]

I can think of one reason not to make that adapter.
You accidentally leave the adapter plugged into the wall. Someone (kids wife whatever) breaks out a vacuum sees the dongle and plugs it in. They hit the power button.
The master electrician in me doesn’t like this kind of adapter in a home.
Just a thought.

[shm]

The only concern I have with this would be if the 120V plug(s) are rated to handle 240V. If they are not, then there would be a potential of arcing between the contacts within the 120V plugs if they did not have the proper spacing between the contacts. I do not know if this is a potential issue with 120V plugs due to contact spacing and the material used but the concern is still there if the manufacture only rated the plug for 120V.

[artsmith]

Suggest you make a point of connecting the white wire to the wide conductor of the 120V. Just in case someone changes the 240V plug to a male 120V.

[frankferber]

Thanks Brian. Going to make this for a friend

[jeremyweber]

I just did this and it seems to work great! Thanks!

[robertkrepsky]

Once you make the adapter you can get plastic cord holders. Made to keep two extension cord together. That would keep the adapter with the anvil.

[DriesBE]

Tape the adapter to the cord of the device it's meant to be used with, that lowers the risk of accidentally plugging something els into it.
Just a quick word of warning: If your house ever burns down due to something in your brewery or anything near this adapter, your insurance company is going to try it's best to not pay out due to this adapter.

[j.curtis]

I made my adapter cord. Got my NEMA 6-20P receptacle installed. Plugged in the cord to check everything out. Heard a loud pop - saw sparks. Shut off the breaker immediately. One prong on the NEMA 6-20P was burned along with the corresponding hole on the receptacle. Not quite sure what happened. I also made my cord from 10g wire. I scheduled an appointment for an electrician to come out and take a look.

[WheeledandWellArmed]

I was planning on buying the Clawhammer and had 220 added to my garage. The Clawhammer outlet has 4 plugs and not 3. I'm guessing that there are 2 grounds? Suggestions?

[MarceloSilva-xexd]

Love your videos and I’ve recently purchased a Foundry 10.5 as a result of your detailed reviews. I’ve brewed at 120v, now I’m ready for 240v. In making this adapter, how long would you recommend the wire to be. Is 15 to 20 feet too long of an extension cord? I’d like run the wire outside. I do have a brand new Siemens 20A GFCI breaker than I’m installing in the panel. I don’t have an electric dryer as I use natural gas, so I’m stealing that slot for my Foundry. Thanks.

[Texaviator]

Now I need to add this to brew day chores.