Re: Re:Need to switch immersion heater on/off possibly with relay?

[Simon Ryley <simon.ryley@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with Aaron.

I used an AW12 micromodule which is rated at 16A to switch two electric
towel rails with a total load of 10A.  After just over a 9 months of use
once per day the contacts have now welded so the module is useless.

Switch the load with a contactor which is designed to handle high
current switching and possible arcing.

HTH,

Simon

Aaron Coles - 3D Automation Ltd wrote:
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> Ideally I think you should use a contactor - a large power relay.
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> These are readily available from most electrical wholesalers or the
like.
> Not too expensive.
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> Your switching device could be what your familiar with (X10 module
etc..),
> as its only switching the coil current of the contactor.
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> Hope this helps
>
> Aaron
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