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Old 07-03-2007, 03:28 PM
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Default Re: Turned the oven on for 1st time - Fireworks!

Using a PID controller with a SSR gives much better temp control/stability.

The controller "pulses" the SSR as the temp gets close in order keep the temp as steady as possible. You could do the same with a contactor but you'd wear it out pretty fast.
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