element voltage

[abbiemax]

so I built a PID for my range master electric smoker, SCR output was 118 V but at the connectors for the element was only 78V. Thinking a problem with the SCR, even though it is only a switch, I put the original manual controller on , same 78V at element. Now I'm confused. Element is 1500 W and reads 11 ohms. Assume I should have 118 V at element, Could a bad element cause this thus it needs replacing?

 

[kilo charlie]

so I built a PID for my range master electric smoker, SCR output was 118 V but at the connectors for the element was only 78V. Thinking a problem with the SCR, even though it is only a switch, I put the original manual controller on , same 78V at element. Now I'm confused. Element is 1500 W and reads 11 ohms. Assume I should have 118 V at element, Could a bad element cause this thus it needs replacing?

Welcome to SMF... sorry I don't know the answer to your question though!

 

[olaf]

Sounds like the wire may be bad

 

[Steve H]

Did you measure the voltage with the heating element connected? Do you mean SSR? Either case. You need a load attached for the voltage to be correct. What was the original controller? Analog?

 

[abbiemax]

118 v no load, 78 with element connected, either PID or supplied dial analog thermostat

 

[Steve H]

Are you using a extension cord?