F_R_O_G
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would have thought i would find this answer in a search, but i couldn't find it.
I have a 4500w 240v heatstick that i'm trying to modulate. just need a dial, don't need to get all fancy. would i use something like what this guy suggested work?
and hook it up to this SSR http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KPIX9A/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
would i need anything else? i hear people putting heat sinks on the SSR, but i don't know if i really need it if i am switching slower than 1Hz. am i right? do i need anything else besides wires and a box? thanks for the help
btw, made my heatstick out of just copper, so no zinc/(not sure if this sealant is really safe) poisoning
I have a 4500w 240v heatstick that i'm trying to modulate. just need a dial, don't need to get all fancy. would i use something like what this guy suggested work?
Buy this: http://www.bakatronics.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=383
Replace C1 with a 2.2uF capacitor to lower the frequency.
Use a 12V wall wart as a power supply to the PWM board.
Connect the output of the PWM board to a SSR to control your boil.
This is how I did it and I'm very happy. Cheap, easy, responsive control.
and hook it up to this SSR http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KPIX9A/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
would i need anything else? i hear people putting heat sinks on the SSR, but i don't know if i really need it if i am switching slower than 1Hz. am i right? do i need anything else besides wires and a box? thanks for the help
btw, made my heatstick out of just copper, so no zinc/(not sure if this sealant is really safe) poisoning
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