[AMPS] Solid-state relay question

[Dennis A. Homerick]

Solid state relays have leakage current.  Therefore disconnect from power source
before inserting hands.  Good advice also with conventional relay.  Almost lost my
life across a 3 phase 480vac solid state switch.

Sincerely
Dennis,  w8nw

Vic Rosenthal wrote:

> I have a solid-state relay rated at 45 amps, 277 volts.  I would like to use it
> in the primary circuit of my plate supply, which has a 2400 va ccs transformer
> in it.  Is there any reason not to use this type of relay?  It will certainly be
> quieter than the old fashioned mechanical type!
>
> 73,
> Vic, K2VCO
> Fresno CA
>
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