PID Controller Option?

[ineedit]

Does anyone have any experience using this PID and SSR?

Manual/ Auto-tuning PID adjustment Temperature Controller SNR and SSR-40DA Solid State Relay

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-tuning-adjustment-Temperature-Controller-SSR-40DA/dp/B0087O6T10/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1376587998&sr=8-7&keywords=Auto+mode+pid

Would it work for a single 5500W element?

 

[slow_boat]

Theoretically a 40A SSR should be sufficient for your element (5500W), on 220VAC. (Watts = Volts x Amps; 40x220 = 8800 Watts).

However, I noticed on the amazon link you posted, the reviewer had trouble with the SSR after just a few months. Might want to look for a better quality unit.

 

[ineedit]

The failed SSR is certainly a concern but most of the ones I've seen being used appear pretty similar.

I just wasn't sure if there was anything obvious I was missing in regards to the PID. From the description it appears it would work but was hoping maybe someone could give me some hands on knowledge.

Thanks...

 

[alien]

Several people have reported good results with the Mypin/Agptek TD4, which does have a manual mode unlike the TA4. Also the documentation is not bad.

 

[ineedit]

Ended up going with the Mypin. Took a little time to decrypt the directions but it worked great