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nannybabs
Joined: 06/04/2009
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Message Posted:
02/04/2010 10:25 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 1 of 10 in Discussion |
| has anyone come back to a large electric bill, pool company say timer must have stuck, (or have they left it running 24/7) dreading the one due next week. |
Navek
Joined: 01/06/2008
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02/04/2010 10:49 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 2 of 10 in Discussion |
| Yes had one stick on a friends.
Think it could be due to dampness in pump room over "winter"
Fitted replacement, OK now.
Navek |
batgirl
Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 676
Message Posted:
02/04/2010 11:05 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 3 of 10 in Discussion |
| Surely you would have noticed the pump running 24/7? |
Groucho
Joined: 26/04/2008
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02/04/2010 11:11 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 4 of 10 in Discussion |
| Batgirl,
I think they came back to a large bill meaning they were away...
Ours melted!
Replaced it with one from Super home Centre (4.15 Euros) we'll how how it goes but it's a German made one so I'm hoping it will last... |
keithcaley
Joined: 13/06/2008
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02/04/2010 11:42 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 5 of 10 in Discussion |
| The '13 Amp plug-in timers' are not really suitable for use in switching a 1 HP motor directly.
The motor presents a 'reactive load' which leads to sparking across the contacts when the timer switches off.
This can lead to either
a) the contacts weld together, so that the pump stays on permanently, or
b) a poor contact leading to overheating (and meltdown!)
I know that a lot of pool companies fit these, but they should only be used to operate a 'contactor' - (that's just a relay between me and you  ) so that it's the contactor that handles the high current for the motor.
You can by these from virtually any electrical shop here, or the pump repair place (Press Technik).
If you don't feel competent to fit one yourself, grab an electrician, or get your pool contractor to fit the contactor |
keithcaley
Joined: 13/06/2008
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Message Posted:
02/04/2010 11:43 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 6 of 10 in Discussion |
| sorry - typo!
'by' = 'buy' |
TRNCVaughan
Joined: 27/04/2008
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02/04/2010 11:53 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 7 of 10 in Discussion |
| Keith,
Your msg 5.
"..grab an electrician.." isn't that what got you into trouble the last time?
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Groucho
Joined: 26/04/2008
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02/04/2010 14:17 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 8 of 10 in Discussion |
| "grab an electrician" and the sparks will fly! |
beejay
Joined: 21/03/2008
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02/04/2010 15:14 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 9 of 10 in Discussion |
| Nannybabs,
What pool company do you use? |
nannybabs
Joined: 06/04/2009
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02/04/2010 15:36 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 10 of 10 in Discussion |
| couldent possibly say, dont want to make a SPLASH. |
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