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I'm about to build a power controller and need some advice on ssr types. What is the difference between a SSR-40VA and a SSR-40DA? Which one should I buy?

Not sure, but you could save yourself some time and buy one of these from fleabay ..
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220V-4000W-AC-Variable-Voltage-Controller-for-Light-Fan-Speed-Motor-Dimmer-In-AU-/232458635068?hash=item361f9d473c
mine has been working well for months now.

It bought two of these (one as a backup, but haven't needed the second one)
https://m.www.5stardistilling.com.au.com/item/32345598126.html?pid=808_0000_0109&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32345598126
Works great. Just had to wait for it to arrive from China.

If the url above doesn't work, search www.5stardistilling.com.au.com for AC 220V 5000W SCR Voltage Regulator

Aushy wrote:I'm about to build a power controller and need some advice on ssr types. What is the difference between a SSR-40VA and a SSR-40DA? Which one should I buy?

Don't quote me but I believe its to do with the type of voltage used to control it. Mines a DA and uses a knob to control it. I believe th VA uses an input usually from a pid type controller. Double check that though as I'm on nightshift and cant check it out to be certain.

warramungas wrote:

Aushy wrote:I'm about to build a power controller and need some advice on ssr types. What is the difference between a SSR-40VA and a SSR-40DA? Which one should I buy?

Don't quote me but I believe its to do with the type of voltage used to control it. Mines a DA and uses a knob to control it. I believe th VA uses an input usually from a pid type controller. Double check that though as I'm on nightshift and cant check it out to be certain.

VA for pot control (variable resistor)
DA for relay control (PID)

I used one of these https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AC-220V-100 ... SwZ8ZXA4Vh and one of these https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AC-80-260V- ... Swy5ZXB2yC, then put them in a old mig welder case like this -->

been working fine for 10 months & a 1500l or so of wash driving a 3600w element.

10000W High Power SCR BTA10 Electronic Voltage Regulator Speed Controller.
Search ebay for above.
I just purchased 2 of these. They work great.