SSR? a Dump Load for PV array

Xringer · 01-20-15, 01:20 PM

The SSR setup is still installed. AFAIK, it's never activated.
For some strange reason, (beyond my comprehension),
the solar power out of the panels has not pushed the water temperature very high since last May.

Once in a while, we see 150F peak, but then the clouds come back and it's over.
Today is actually the best solar day we've had in a while.. 141.4 F right now.
The other day when it was really cold and sunny, the PV power was up around 1,300 watts.. But it didn't last more than a couple of hours.

I'll leave the SSR installed for now. I don't like to fix stuff unless it's broke.

01-20-15, 01:20 PM	#21
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	The SSR setup is still installed. AFAIK, it's never activated. For some strange reason, (beyond my comprehension), the solar power out of the panels has not pushed the water temperature very high since last May. Once in a while, we see 150F peak, but then the clouds come back and it's over. Today is actually the best solar day we've had in a while.. 141.4 F right now. The other day when it was really cold and sunny, the PV power was up around 1,300 watts.. But it didn't last more than a couple of hours. I'll leave the SSR installed for now. I don't like to fix stuff unless it's broke. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..