When ordering supplies, always keep in mind:
Good. Fast. Cheap.
you can have any two of the above.
TB
Good. Fast. Cheap.
you can have any two of the above.
TB
problem solved: SSRs failed closed (2 out of 2...lucky me)
Just ordered two from Auberins, hopefully they're of better value than the cheap China SSRs I went for ...
I don't know much about the internal workings of an SSR, but could the SSR's have been fried by incorrect wiring? Seems odd for both to fail otherwise.
That is a fairly inflammatory and disrespectful slam of a great supplier. With your statement there is NO way that you "respect" the service of Auberins. SHAME on you.!As much as I respect the service of Auberins, the SSR's are basically the same cheap China crap you would buy from EBAY. As a matter of fact, most of the stuff they sell is that way. The only advantage is you get someone in the US willing to support the product and answer your questions. ...
All of the above or a defective product.what could cause an SSR to fail?
-improper amp capacity
-improper wiring
-inefficient heat release
??
really?? crap.....
i followed my wiring diagram....
Do your research before giving me the Shame on you comment. I can find a lot of what they sell on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-10-X-Solid-...660?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5adb026fe4 for less money if that was the direction I wanted to take. I recently sent Auber $250. so obviously I don't have an issue with them.That is a fairly inflammatory and disrespectful slam of a great supplier. With your statement there is NO way that you "respect" the service of Auberins. SHAME on you.!
i left it for several minutes and it just keeps on heating. Even when I dont switch on the PID but switch on the elements...the elements fire up.
"Do your research"? You have got to be kidding.Do your research before giving me the Shame on you comment. I can find a lot of what they sell on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-10-X-Solid-...660?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5adb026fe4 for less money if that was the direction I wanted to take. I recently sent Auber $250. so obviously I don't have an issue with them.
I borrowed heavily from this build, but put my ssr's after the contactor. NO power is supplied to the ssr until I say so. My 3 position selector switch is almost like a kill switch when placed in the center position. If the ssrs fail on I can still limp through a brewday if necessary.nope. The element switch is connected to the contactor, and that contactor is 'controlled' by an SSR (on 1 leg) between the contactor and the breaker.
Its as is if the SSR is always on, such that only my element switch is controlling the element...
nope. The element switch is connected to the contactor, and that contactor is 'controlled' by an SSR (on 1 leg) between the contactor and the breaker.
Its as is if the SSR is always on, such that only my element switch is controlling the element...
well, if i understand correctly...it works the same way for me.
Having the SSR before the contactor: to matter what the PID signals...no current will reach the element unless I 'turn on' the contactor using my element switch...
I was able to complete my first brew turning the elements on and off continuously using the element switches
Well I received my SSRs from Auberins...and must admit that I am quite disappointed with what I've received. The SSRs look exactly like the cheap stuff I had ordered for a fraction of the price...
What do you guys think?
Dunno yet, will try it out this weekend or early next weekGabrew, I think Auber is great. (100% in agreement with you) However, I think you have an honest gripe if the SSR manufacturer listed on his site does not match the ones you received. I'd send them an email stating as such and you would have bought what appears to be the same SSR else where had you known. (Exactly my thought)
That said, did they fix your problem?
were they ordered from Auberins or from ebay (china) ?
I agree with you. Thing is when showing pictures of my control panel to Auber support, he himself said that my SSRs could be cheap copies. From this I was expecting a different product.
I really dont care what kind of SSR i get...as long as it works out in the end. Just kinda sucks when you are expecting something and get soemthing else. Especially if they are the exact same part I could have ordered for a fraction of the price elsewhere. I thought that what was shown on the site was different and of better quality...thats it.