ssr question

[kosmokramer]

I was looking on amazon for an ssr and found one with these specs

Input: 3V-32V DC
Control: 24V~380V AC
Current: 40A

It says it is good up to 3500 watt power consumption.Is that accurate? Im am purchasing it for 5500 watt elements.

 

[fbold1]

One 5500watt element at 240volts would draw 23 amps.

 

[Junkster]

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing in some of those descriptions. If it's truly rated at 40A (with heat sink), then you should be good. I don't know where they get the 3500W from - some of the ads state that it requires a heat sink or it will burn out. I doubt that it would handle 3500W without a heat sink, but maybe that's what they mean? Try emailing the seller - someone there must speak engrish...

 

[kosmokramer]

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing in some of those descriptions. If it's truly rated at 40A (with heat sink), then you should be good. I don't know where they get the 3500W from - some of the ads state that it requires a heat sink or it will burn out. I doubt that it would handle 3500W without a heat sink, but maybe that's what they mean? Try emailing the seller - someone there must speak engrish...

lol, okay thanks. Ill order that sucker right now