dc ssr wiring with classic

[kauaisolarman]

KS any updates on this diode?  is it needed in these situations?  thanks for your help/input

[kitestrings]

The recommendation for our application was to start with the TVS20 MOV and add the diode only if we had problems/issues.  Steve at VB Controls was a wealth of information (540-822-9228), you might contact him if you need more.

[ClassicCrazy]

Nice to see a vendor like that who makes their own relays , supports their products , and takes the time to share all their knowledge .

Larry

[ClassicCrazy]

Those ebay "Foteks" are rubbish. Place in the nearest trash can.

BigClive did a tear down and analysis of one of those cheap Fotek SSR's .
He found the components in there were only rated for less then half of what the label said.
https://youtu.be/DxEhxjvifyY

Larry 

[boB]

Great tear-down !   I have subscribed to Big Clive for a few years now.

Not that big of TRIAC in that particular SSR ?  I prefer TO-247's with a FULL die if possible.

boB

[ClassicCrazy]

Great tear-down !   I have subscribed to Big Clive for a few years now.

Not that big of TRIAC in that particular SSR ?  I prefer TO-247's with a FULL die if possible.

boB

Bob - In case you haven't run across this guy - he trouble shoots and repairs ham radios - amazing some of the stuff he has fixed. Check it out sometime https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqWe58x9q6jx61gB16731A

Larry

[boB]

Very interesting Youtube page !  Thanks !

Maybe this guy can help  some people to troubleshoot.
We need more of that !

boB