Physical testing of the Fotek solid state relay (Fotek SSR-40 DA) for 10A water heating element, to be used for steam generation for essential oil distillation/extraction.
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Video Index
00:10 Introduction
00:40 Electro-mechanical versus Solid State Relay
01:20 Review of Fotek SSR YouTube Information
02:15 Conclusions from Review - Possible Use Cases for "Fakes"
02:55 Fotek SSR-40 DA Teardown - Physical inspection/review
03:45 Triac reveal
04:10 Physical Testing Set-up Explained
04:55 Circuit hook-up
Video of Physical Testing
05:40 0.2A (Desk Lamp)
06:40 0.5A (Floor Fan)
06:55 0.8A (Various AC Appliances Together)
07:32 4A (Floor Heater)
08:05 9A (Water Jug - Boiling 2L of water)
08:36 10A (2400W Heating Element)
10:00 Test Results Summary/Conclusions
10:45 Should the component be used? Recommendation
11:30 Info about Essential Oil Steam Distillation Prototype
Links to YouTube video's referenced:
Makin'Things www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnPbTjfyX8E
Matthias Random Stuff www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV9t1GFVbhU
Karma Electronics www.youtube.com/watch?v=smyfbsiy6N8
karma-Ebikes www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbRXrNY2SZM
lexus www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBDyl0PYAkM
bigclivedotcom www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxEhxjvifyY
GreatScott! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UtL2uAYCUA
Xperimental tube www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdqnfiTP3Z8
Backing Sound Track
https://freesound.org/people/FoolBoyMedia/sounds/250143/
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