help needed with relay switch

M Engineer

I do not think that is the correct coil spec.

Missouri Bound

He lists the pump at 220 watts. That relay will surely handle that load. I'd

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rrolleston

I would mount all your parts except for pump and float switch in something like this. I use this one for my fish tank to protect my controller and everything that is plugged in with GFCI.

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pondo

that box looks good rrolleston. i will definately be putting everything in a water tight box mounted on the wall. it will end up looking and being like a professional job.

let me explain......
the house where i need to install the pump system is rural. its rural eastern europe so things are done a little different here. when i bought the place i had the villages local drunk electrician replace all the wiring in the house as it was shocking. after that i re-did it all myself. i have learnt that if you want something done properly here..... do it yourself. this is why i insist on learning through forums etc. how to do this myself. i can go and get the drunk electrician as he has done all my neighbors houses, but i dont want to bother re-doing some one else's bad quality job.

sooo, if i buy a hgher spec relay will some-one please explain to me how to connect it? .... maybe with a simple diagram?

btw - what would happen if the relay weren't up to the job. would it pop and burn or would the mains trip switch trip first?... just curious

rjniles

Are you sure about the pump specs, a pump that draws only 1 amp sounds like an aquarium pump.

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rrolleston

When you get the pump I am sure someone around here can advise you depending on what specs the pump come with.

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rrolleston

Thanks it's nice to have because when cleaning, draining and filling the tank during maintenance there are those times when you make a mistake and splash the water or spray something when removing the quick disconnects from the filter. I can have the control pad outside but I just leave it inside because I rarely have to mess with any settings.

Just before maintenance I test the GFCI and turn the filter off.

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M Engineer

I was just going off of the OP specs. If it is 220 watts at 220 volts it is 1 amp.

pondo

yes im sure about the pump specs. the pump actually pumps water from a depth of 41meters. i have 3 of them(one is always in for a service). they are not the most reliable but do a good job of increasing your borehole water capacity as they vibrate and loosen the mud down there to give you bigger water yields. they seem to handle the mud(works with a diaphram) and are relatively cheap compared to centrifugal pumps which cannot handle any dirt in the water.

saying this tho - i will be changing them for the centrifugal pump as soon as no more dirt(mud) comes out of my borehole. so eventually that relay will be too small. and i would need to upgrade it. maybe i should do it now then.

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dmxtothemax

The reason why the relay is NOT suitable is ,
whilst the running currant of the pump is only 1 amp,
The starting currant is MUCH higger,
this is what will burn out your relay contacts quite quickly.
And also there are high voltage spikes
when ever motors turn off.

A relay/contactor with at least 30a rating ,
would be a better thing to use.

zappa

This would be a typical double pole relay setup with no safety grounds or fusing shown.

pondo

thank you so much zappa - you made my day. @dmxtothemax - thanks to you too. i will get a bigger relay

M Engineer

This assumes the coil voltage equals the input voltage. When you get your new relay make sure it is a 220 volt coil.

Missouri Bound

The motor will draw more on start up...but it won't draw 10 times it's operating voltage. Motors rarely draw more than 2 to 3 times their operating amperage on startup..and that's a 10 amp relay.

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curiousB

....10 times it's operating CURRENT....