oven wiring

[jclc43837]

i am very new to this and i have been doing small things in a regular oven and now people are wanting me to do their frames for their atvs i am about to start on my oven 4x4x6 and need some guidence on the electirical box i have no clue on what to use i have been looking at some drawings and pics on the forum but still cant get it if some one can take a pic of their box so i can see what you are using such as ssr, and pid, controlers i would appricate it thanks again

[jclc43837]

would a ssr-60 DA with 3-32vdc input and 24-380 vac work on 220 v coming from my box im clueless when it comes to electrical devices thanks

[PhredAre]

YEP! the line side/load side part of the suggested SSR is compatible
with 220, there are a few other cosiderations when selecting your electrical package. Fred

[ed_denu]

would a ssr-60 DA with 3-32vdc input and 24-380 vac work on 220 v coming from my box im clueless when it comes to electrical devices thanks

Both these values are ranges that the device can support. The 3-32vdc input will require you to purchase a pid controller that can output a dc voltage signal within this range to drive the SSR.

The 24-380vac value means the ssr can can handle a switched voltage range between 24 and 380 volts AC. Most residential service can supply 120vac and 240vac.

With this SSR you would be limited to around 11,500 watts of heating elements.

[jclc43837]

i am about to order a pid and a ssr would anyone know what would be a good choice i was looking on ebay for some parts could some one give me a list and or pics of some boxes aready wired up and i have a metal shop by me that can only get 16 gauge metal would that be to thick and its $70 a sheet what would be best
thanks again

[ed_denu]

You need an orderly approach to your build. First you need to determine if you have sufficient electrical service to provide power to an oven. Once your electrical resources are known, you can look to plan the oven size and watts requirement to heat said oven. Only then should you look to purchase SSR's, elements, controllers, etc. No one can help you by recommending components without knowing the above.

You can build an oven with 16 gauge, but I think that is thicker than required and will be difficult to bend without proper equipment. I used 24 gauge galvanized on my oven.