Ok so I'm gonna try to describe this as best as I can and hopefully someone can shine some light on this mystery.
Systam setup:
I've attached the schematic of the wiring system I am using. Basically the whole unit is wired like so: 4 Prong dryer outlet > 50amp Spa Panel > Control Panel > 5500w heat element.
A few modifications to the wiring diagram include:
- All power coming "IN" to the control panel is fed through a 660v 40a ON/OFF -switch.
- Instead of a PID I decided to go with a PWM.
-The emergency stop is not wired into the circuit.
Now onto the problem. After getting everything wired up I plugged the boil kettle into the control panel. Everything good so far. I then go to plug the control panel into the spa panel and I see a spark where I am plugging it in and the panel trips.
After that I decided to plug only the kettle into the spa panel after resetting it. Everything works fine the element comes on and the water starts heating up.
I then decide to revisit the control panel this time with a different approach. I turn the control panels main power switch to the ON position. I then plug the control panel to the spa panel first. Everything good so far. I then plug the kettle to the control panel. Everything is still good. I then activate the pwm circuit and everything works like it should the element is firing when the ssr light comes on and it all seems to work perfect.
But wait.....After I thought the testing was over I unplug the control panel from the spa panel. I then turn the main control panel switch to the OFF position and i get this huge arc inside the control panel which then smelt like something got burned.
What is going on here. Does anyone have some insight for me.
Thanks!!!
Systam setup:
I've attached the schematic of the wiring system I am using. Basically the whole unit is wired like so: 4 Prong dryer outlet > 50amp Spa Panel > Control Panel > 5500w heat element.
A few modifications to the wiring diagram include:
- All power coming "IN" to the control panel is fed through a 660v 40a ON/OFF -switch.
- Instead of a PID I decided to go with a PWM.
-The emergency stop is not wired into the circuit.
Now onto the problem. After getting everything wired up I plugged the boil kettle into the control panel. Everything good so far. I then go to plug the control panel into the spa panel and I see a spark where I am plugging it in and the panel trips.
After that I decided to plug only the kettle into the spa panel after resetting it. Everything works fine the element comes on and the water starts heating up.
I then decide to revisit the control panel this time with a different approach. I turn the control panels main power switch to the ON position. I then plug the control panel to the spa panel first. Everything good so far. I then plug the kettle to the control panel. Everything is still good. I then activate the pwm circuit and everything works like it should the element is firing when the ssr light comes on and it all seems to work perfect.
But wait.....After I thought the testing was over I unplug the control panel from the spa panel. I then turn the main control panel switch to the OFF position and i get this huge arc inside the control panel which then smelt like something got burned.
What is going on here. Does anyone have some insight for me.
Thanks!!!