WI_Wino
Well-Known Member
I'm in the (slow) process of building a simple control panel for my setup (15 gallon BIAB). I have some large industrial grade all metal enclosures laying around and I intend to use one. Dimensions are 18" X 28" X 8". Panel would live in my basement, ambient temps range from 50F-72F.
Panel overview:
30A 240V GFI protected 4 wire service
1 - 40A Fotek SSR (I am ok replacing this if a different SSR generates less heat)
1 - 5500 W SS element
1 - myPin TD4 PID
1 - 15 A outlet and switch for pump
4 - LED panel lights (main power, pump light, element light, alarm LED/buzzer)
Power disconnect will be probably handled outside the panel, maybe i'll add a switch and contactor. I might have one for the pump circuit as well, depends if I want to use a panel switch rated at 10 A vs. a light switch at 15-20 A.
Questions:
- With that much open volume in the panel, can I mount the SSR and heat sink inside the enclosure rather than cutting a hole?
- Can I skip cutting a big hole and mount the SSR on the inside and the heat sink directly on the other side of the enclosure?
- (probably the worst idea) can I direct mount the SSR to the enclosure since it is all metal and not use a heat sink?
Panel overview:
30A 240V GFI protected 4 wire service
1 - 40A Fotek SSR (I am ok replacing this if a different SSR generates less heat)
1 - 5500 W SS element
1 - myPin TD4 PID
1 - 15 A outlet and switch for pump
4 - LED panel lights (main power, pump light, element light, alarm LED/buzzer)
Power disconnect will be probably handled outside the panel, maybe i'll add a switch and contactor. I might have one for the pump circuit as well, depends if I want to use a panel switch rated at 10 A vs. a light switch at 15-20 A.
Questions:
- With that much open volume in the panel, can I mount the SSR and heat sink inside the enclosure rather than cutting a hole?
- Can I skip cutting a big hole and mount the SSR on the inside and the heat sink directly on the other side of the enclosure?
- (probably the worst idea) can I direct mount the SSR to the enclosure since it is all metal and not use a heat sink?