Well i now know its not my own fault the SSR's are sticking. Seems these 40A models off amazon are junk. 1/2 of the reviews claim the same issue when putting a 20+ amp load on it at 100%.
http://www.amazon.com/Amico-Single-...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Why the two elements vs just using the 5500w element with a $25 manual mode capable pid? I've have great success controlling and dialing the boil right in where I want it.
Guess I just got lucky with all three of my "cheap" pids and ssrs..... no issues so far. And I have one 25 and one 40 amp one.. with heat sinks and thermal grease though.
Very strange yours overheated when you weren't even: using them as intended.... they are designed to be able to switch on and off really fast by a pid which wold make them run hotter than just on 100% controlled by a knob unless I'm missing something? It does see like something else could be the culprit.
Minor upgrade in the works, Ill be installing camlocks inside the kettle for the recirculation arm i just installed. Im also getting a brew bag to line my MT with, which should help with cleanup and aid filtering and recirculation.
Im also headed to TX so the whole system is getting torn down and rebuilt at a new location, possibly on a brew stand. Perfect opportunity to re wire everything into the larger enclosure.
Ricurculation arm is complete. I now have a temp probe monitoring the HERMS temp before it flows into the MT.
Enter your email address to join: