First off, LOOOONG time lurker, but first post. I am Not an electrician, but have been trying to figure out as much electrical information I can to build a safe, economical brewstand control box. With that said......
I have read multiple threads, searched all over HBT, and other forums, and are still left with a question. Do I really need A SSR for valves? I was originally planning on using a Auber SYL-2362 to actuate a Valves4Projects valve. After reading several threads, and seeing quite a few different diagrams, it seems like a SSR is overkill, and that the PID can easily feed the amps needed for the valves. Ive seen setups that use them, and others that don't. I've also read they are fine switching a March pump without issue.
This would definetly cleanup my control box if I do not need to run SSRs to run said valves. I also Considered using the Auber SYL-2342, But I swear (cannot find now) that I've read that it is slow to switch, and that the internal relay is unreliable. Thoughts?
I really do not have an issue Running SSRs, but I am trying to build a very compact control panel. SSRs would require more space, and it would bring the issue of more heat into the control box. I would just prefer to keep it simple. Thanks!
I have read multiple threads, searched all over HBT, and other forums, and are still left with a question. Do I really need A SSR for valves? I was originally planning on using a Auber SYL-2362 to actuate a Valves4Projects valve. After reading several threads, and seeing quite a few different diagrams, it seems like a SSR is overkill, and that the PID can easily feed the amps needed for the valves. Ive seen setups that use them, and others that don't. I've also read they are fine switching a March pump without issue.
This would definetly cleanup my control box if I do not need to run SSRs to run said valves. I also Considered using the Auber SYL-2342, But I swear (cannot find now) that I've read that it is slow to switch, and that the internal relay is unreliable. Thoughts?
I really do not have an issue Running SSRs, but I am trying to build a very compact control panel. SSRs would require more space, and it would bring the issue of more heat into the control box. I would just prefer to keep it simple. Thanks!