Solid-State relay recommendations.

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paulg

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I’ve seen Robert and perhaps others use solid-state relays to control various AC functions of appliances. Usually these SS relays are used during restoration/updating of appliances.
Can anyone provide a part number, or description of a SS relay to control 120VAC device? I am hoping for a 5v trigger with a 120v switch or similar.
Thanks much!
 
ss relays

You have many options, Paul. You have double pole or single pole, double throw, single throw, delay on, delay off....etc. Pull up the McMaster-Carr website and you can see some of the relay options, both solid-state and mechanical. McMaster gives you a description of the functions to help you fit your needs to the device, and they have a nice selection. Grainger's is also a good source of relays and does a good job of providing operational descriptions, as well.

Relays are great fun to play with! I had an old Hobart KitchenAid dishwasher that had a water-heat delay in which the pump paused during heating. I rigged up some relays to keep it pumping during the heating pause to increase washability. (Back in the days when I had some time to play around with appliances.) You can look at my post, probably about fifteen years ago. I have done fun modifications to other machines as well. Relays are a tinkerer's toys!

Enjoy looking through Grainger's and McMaster's! Hope you find what you need. Let us know if you need help in the selection.[this post was last edited: 5/19/2024-11:41]
 
spst 5v dc

Paul, you didn't state what characteristics you wanted, so I assumed you wanted the most basic of relays, a SPST, normally open solid state relay with 5v dc activation. Basically an on-off switch for one side of a circuit. The switch is normally open (that is "off") so when you apply your five volts activation current it will close the circuit (provide power to your load.) The order number is: 8192K211 at McMaster-Carr.

If that is not what you want, for example if you want to break both sides (hot, neutral) of the circuit (2 pole) they have those, as well as many other configurations.
 

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