FLAG
TYPE
The
flag type terminal consists of a flat piece of stainless steel that is
.350" (8.9mm) wide x .032" (0.81mm) thick with a .187"
(4.75mm) hole near the end. This is the Solar Products preferred
termination due to the excellent electrical contact that is achieved
with this type of connection. All of the electrical terminal options are
typically housed within a 2" x 4" (51mm x 101.6mm) or 4"
x 4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm) electrical box. |
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STUD
TYPE
The
stud type terminal consists of a threaded stud that exits the heater for
electrical connection. Many lengths and size studs are available. The
disadvantage of a stud type terminal is the current limit of the stud.
Electrical current is only carried on the threads of the stud. |
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STUD
TYPE 2
Another
version of this connection is the ceramic block flag type terminal. This
design makes use of the flag type terminal exiting the heater that is
then bent over a ceramic mounting block with a vertically mounted stud.
This approach uses the stud as a means of easy connection, but not as a
current carrying device. Therefore, higher current can be carried
through the electrical connection. This type of connection is not
available on all heaters. Consult Solar Products for your specific
heater requirements. |
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WIRE
LEADS
The
wire leads option is a fourth termination option available on Solar
Products heaters. This option is only available on heaters with the watt
density lower than 10 wsi (15.5 kw/m2). A high temperature
wire is resistance welded to an intermediate piece of stainless steel
which is in turn resistance welded to the heating element. The wire
leads can be any required length. |
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