Hi Guys
I have a quick question, and I'd really appreciate a bit of advice if you wouldn't mind.
I have an aluminium (die) mold which I'm looking to heat between 75-100 degrees C using silicone heat mats - (http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/silicone-heater-mats/0245663/)
I have an RCD, PID, TC and relay but I would like to control and power 4 identical heat mats in the same circuit (1.6kw total), but the question is whether to wire them in series or parallel? From what I can gather, if wired in series the v-drop would be spit over the 4 inductances. The mats are rated at 240v so would they work at 60v with a constant current of 6.6 A across each load to reach the 400w (ea) power rating?
With parallel, it seems like the voltage be a constant 240v, with 1.6A across each load. Any ideas what would be the best way to go? I don't really have the money to replace burned out parts!
Thanks
I have a quick question, and I'd really appreciate a bit of advice if you wouldn't mind.
I have an aluminium (die) mold which I'm looking to heat between 75-100 degrees C using silicone heat mats - (http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/silicone-heater-mats/0245663/)
I have an RCD, PID, TC and relay but I would like to control and power 4 identical heat mats in the same circuit (1.6kw total), but the question is whether to wire them in series or parallel? From what I can gather, if wired in series the v-drop would be spit over the 4 inductances. The mats are rated at 240v so would they work at 60v with a constant current of 6.6 A across each load to reach the 400w (ea) power rating?
With parallel, it seems like the voltage be a constant 240v, with 1.6A across each load. Any ideas what would be the best way to go? I don't really have the money to replace burned out parts!
Thanks