Auberins external heat sinks

[jbbeer]

I am searching for a external heat sink for 2 SSRS. Anybody have experience with these external heat sinks from Auberins?

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_30&products_id=224

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_30&products_id=244

I am using 40A SSRs for my elements but I am wondering if I can get away with using these 25A heat sink as the 5500W elements draw a max of about 23A? The description for the 25A version states "It allows the SSR to handle up to 25 Amp without forced air cooling."

 

[Yuri_Rage]

Spend the extra $15 for the bigger ones. Your SSRs will thank you (and reward you with a longer lifespan). They get quite hot, especially if you plan on using PWM.

 

[l3asturd]

I bought 40A SSR's that came with heat sinks. I'm not going to use the heatsinks as I bought Kal's external heatsink. You can have them for whatever the cost of shipping is.

 

[l3asturd]

 

[jbbeer]

Thanks for the offer I3asturd but I am looking for heat sinks I can seal to the outside of the panel. Trying to keep everything water and wort tight!

 

[P-J]

Thanks for the offer I3asturd but I am looking for heat sinks I can seal to the outside of the panel. Trying to keep everything water and wort tight!

Get the external heat sink rated for the SSR. You will eliminate a whole bunch of problems down the road.

Just do it.

 

[kellzey]

I got a larger one very inexpensively that was cut to fit and anodized for a few bucks more..

http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25074&highlight=

I believe I paid less for the larger one than I would have for 2 of the Auber Instrument Heat Sinks.