in need of an electrician

TopTen


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Message Posted:
15/04/2009 12:27

I need a small elecrical job doing in my pool pump room, that is to alter timer from a fixed one to plug in type

TRNCVaughan


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Message Posted:
15/04/2009 14:11

You obviously have a socket, so disconnect the pump cable from the existing timer, put a 13A plug top on it and plug it into your timer. Plug your timer into the socket and away you go...

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Message Posted:
15/04/2009 14:35

Thanks for your speedy reply, has you can gather I am not comfortable with electrics,but I will have a look. cheers

AlsancakJack



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Message Posted:
15/04/2009 15:08

Vaughan

If only life was that simple.

TRNCVaughan


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Message Posted:
15/04/2009 15:18

Why do you want to replace your fixed timer with a plug-in one?

Plug-in timers aren't really sturdy enough to carry pump start currents and might burn out within a year or so..

TopTen


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Message Posted:
15/04/2009 16:44

This being my third one being replaced and having to find an electrician to replace them is becoming a bit of a pain.With plug in type friends in alsancak have never had replace it . But I take your point still if it does go its easily replaced without trying to find an electrician.



tt

AlsancakJack



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Message Posted:
15/04/2009 17:23

Vaughan

Timers should never switch pumps directly they should control a contactor suitably rated for the job.

AJ

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Message Posted:
15/04/2009 17:37

Like I said previously electrics are not my strong point , but I know that timers if fitted correctly all work in conjunction with a contactor,I only know this because that also as been replaced.

TT