Fotek Solid State Relay (SSR-40 DA) - Testing and Physical Review
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 • REAL VS FAKE SSR
Matthias Random Stuff • Spectacular solid state relay failure
Karma Electronics • SODIAL(R) Solid State Relay SSR fake fets
karma-Ebikes • 25A Solid State Relay. (SSR modification i...
lexus • FOTEK SSR-40 DA
bigclivedotcom • Teardown of an eBay 25A Solid State Relay....
GreatScott! • Solid State Relay || DIY or Buy
Xperimental tube • Fake Fotek SSR-25DA FAIL
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