joelrapp
Well-Known Member
So I'm sure that the answer is out there someplace. Done a lot of reading and thought I saw it but can't find the answer now. I am in the process of building out a semi automated electric propane hybrid brewing panel. The question I have is this. My power coming in will be 120, and I have a 2000 Watt heating element, I am going to just be using it in a HERMS role. I am planning on using a p-1000 PID with a 40 AMP SSR. In between the PID and the heating element I have a 2 position rotary switch that I will wire in to give me "kill" option. Here is my question. Will I burn the switch out if I the heating element is pull more amperage than the switch is rated to? Or will the heating element just operate at 1/2 the capacity? 20A vs 10A?