Auber Mini Relay for 120V 2000W kettle?

[BrothOfVigor]

I am wondering if this little 120V 30A Mini Power Relay offered by Auber would be a suitable replacement for a contactor connected to a switch to control element power for a 120V 2000W system.

The description of "This relay provides a simple and economical solution for switching any size 120V operated heater or motor" makes me think yes... but I'm gullible.

 

[grandequeso]

Should work, biggest difference is that relay only breaks one pole, if you were using a definite purpose contactor you probably had a two pole set up. When running a 240v element it would be a bigger issue as you def want to break both your "hot legs". Not too big of a deal (saftey wise) with a 120v setup as as long as you are using it to break your "hot leg".
grandequeso

 

[BrothOfVigor]

Thanks! That makes sense. So I would just place this past the SSR output on the hot line and let the neutral from the element continue uninterrupted? Sounds easy enough.

 

[grandequeso]

you got it. Before the ssr or after either way you're good.

 

[BrothOfVigor]

Awesome. Thanks for you help. This should save some valuable space in my tiny control box.