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seoras

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#229222 13-Feb-2018 16:40
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I've got a UV system for killing bugs in a water system. Works fine. Just no one hears the alarm when it goes off.

 

The controller of the UV does have Dry Contacts (COM,NC,NO) for other options, ie solenoid, bigger/remote alarm, lights etc

 

I've got a bit of a electronics background but I'm no electrician.

 

Can someone recommend product(s) that can use the dry contacts switch to turn off the power to the pump?

 

Googling around doesn't really turn up much of any use other than marine products or other lower powered relays.

 

Thanks!


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  #1956458 13-Feb-2018 16:57

What is the power rating of the contacts? Assuming they can safely handle mains voltages and the pump motor current. Just wire the incoming mains to COM and the NC contact to the motor.

If the contacts can switch mains, but only a small current. Then wire in a contactor to switch the power to the motor.

As always if you are unsure about anything to do with mains power. Get an electrician in to sort it out. It should be an easy job for them. No specialist parts are needed for what you want to do.





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