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How to wire Hayward 2 speed pump

T106 2-speed timer

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T106 2-speed pump
>2-speed pool pump wire colors may be different than illustration
>For example High speed might be White and Low speed Yellow
Connect Low speed to NC terminals. High to NO terminal.

T-106 timer: 2-speed 240Volt pump

>Timer acts as a high-low switch for continuous-running 2-speed pumps.
T106 timer does not turn pump off. Use P1353 for 2-speed pumps that turn off
>Or use 2 timers, and wire first timer before T106.

See wiring diagram for two timers

Wire colors will be different. For example white wire may be Low speed.
wiring diagram and instructions for pump
Typically Low speed is running most of the time
So connect Low speed wire to NC terminal 1, and High speed wire to NO terminal 4.
Set timer to turn ON during times when High speed is needed.
Minimum on-off is 1 hour.
>Pump operates continuously. Install another timer on L2 Hot line to turn pump ON-OFF
Pump motor must be grounded
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Use only 600 volt wire.
Lamp cord, extension cords are not rated 600 volt.
Use copper wire only. Aluminum wire is fire risk and should be avoided or installed by professional.

30 amp breaker use 10 gauge /
120-240 volt 30 amp outlet can be installed on 30 amp breaker only/ use 10 gauge wire ... cannot be connected to 15-20-40 amp breaker.

Orange/ #10 gauge wire, with ground ... 30 amp capacity. Safe maximum: 30 x 80% = 24 amps.
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Yellow 12 gauge 20 amp
120 volt 20 amp outlet can be installed on 20 amp breaker, but not 15 amp breaker/ use 12 ga wire.
... cannot be connected to 30-40 amp breaker. 1

Yellow/ #12 gauge wire, with ground ... 20 amp capacity. Safe maximum 16 amps.
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White 14 gauge 15 amp
120 volt 15 amp outlet, AFCI, GFCI, timer, switch etc can be installed on 15 or 20 amp breaker. Never connect 15 gauge wire to 20-30-40 amp breaker.

White/ #14 gauge wire,  with ground ... 15 amp capacity. Safe maximum 12 amps.
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50-60 amp breaker use 6 gauge /
240 volt 50 outlet can be installed on 50 amp breaker only
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40-50 amp breaker use 8 gauge /
240 volt 40 amp outlet can be installed on 40 or 50 amp breaker only
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Copper ground wire.
Every device, load, metal enclosure etc must be grounded. Ground wire must be continuous throughout installation, never switched on-off, never used as a Neutral wire.
Generally ... use same size as other wire in circuit
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Non metallic flexible cables must carry ground wire, but do not have hazard of short circuit causing injury from shock.

Armored steel cable can be used as a grounded connection, and will protect wires from damage. Metal can be energized from an insulation failure.

All conduit ...metal, plastic ... flexible and rigid ... must be attached to structure, and attached to enclosures, boxes.
Movement, damage and deterioration are major cause of electrical failure.
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Electrical tools must be insulated.
Always best to disconnect power, but insulation failure, lack of proper grounding, grounded neutral, lack of GFCI, out-of-code wiring, generator operating without transfer switch, and other problems still pose a risk to anyone working on electric power ... even when breaker is off.

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GFCI circuit breaker
A GFCI circuit breaker will protect all boxes on circuit.

Circuit must be grounded. Ground wire must be continuous and connected to each piece of equipment.

White wire on circuit breaker must be connected to Neutral busbar inside the breaker panel.

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Uses T104 and T106 timers located side-by-side inside control center
No circuit breaker spaces

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T10604R wiring for 2 speed pump

For controlling 2-speed pool pump with minimum cost and long-term reliability. Replacement parts are available and installed DIY with screwdriver.
240 volts supply voltage is connected to Terminals 1 and 2 on T104 timer on right side.
Both timers have a clock motor that rotates the yellow dial once per day. The dial can hold up to 12 sets of trippers. Typically, the swimming pool timer has 2 sets of trippers for 2 OFF and 2 ON each day. Both clock motors are connected to terminals 1 and 2 on the T104 timer.

The way it works: T104 timer controls the on-off function for the pump. When T104 turns on, power is sent to T106 timer. T106 timer has NO and NC terminals. One set of terminals or the other set of terminals is ON at all times. When power arrives from T104, the power is sent to either low or high speed on the pool pump. Trippers on the dial of the T106 timer control when the pump is high speed or low speed. When power arrives at the filter pump from T106, the circuit is completed through terminal 4 on T104.

Build your own 2 speed controller

Any Hp motor or pump

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Example shows solar panels... but also includes pool control centers etc
Pump must be bonded to ground wire and then directly to ground rod... in addition to regular ground wire coming from electric service

Ground all electrical devices, and all household grounds together and bond to main breaker panel and to ground rod. Do not ground to water pipe:  Make sure ground is connected to ground rod.
Water heaters and metal water pipes will corrode with stray current.

Modern pex water lines are not affected, and cannot be used as a ground.

When installing new water heater, water pipe, doing repairs on plumbing, installing new electric service etc... check that all electric is connected to dedicated ground wire that is bonded to ground wire that is connected to outdoor ground rod.

Bonded means steel electric panel enclosure must be directly connected to ground wire that is connected to local ground rod.
Applies to outdoor control panel and pool pump at point of installation/ local codes vary / consult local electrician/ some codes may allow bonding to metal conduit that enters the soil at point of installation... but stray current corrosion can cause deterioration of this conduit/ codes vary for grounding for many reasons, such as different soils offer different resistivity to grounding/ for example dense wet soils conduct to ground better than loose dry rocky soils

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Safety when testing wires:
Never touch wet or previously flooded appliance.
Never stand on wet surface when working on electric.
Never stand on bare soil, put down dry boards.
Tape tester leads to wood sticks to keep hands away from power.
Use non-contact voltage tester before touching wires.
Never touch or lean into any made of metal.
Remove metal objects from pockets.
Do not use oxygen or fuel accelerants in same room as electrical repairs

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Test for power without touching connectors
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GFCI receptacle120 volt 15 amp devices including GFCI, timers, switches, plugs, wifi controls etc can be installed on 15 or 20 amp breaker.

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Connect wire to screw terminal
Use only 600 volt solid copper wire.
Do not use stranded wire or extension cord.
Do not use solder anywhere on residential 120-240 volt wiring.
Attach electric installation to structure. Tighten screws very tight against wire.

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Safely operate outdoor toggle switch
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Weather resistant plastic box for outdoor extension cord connections, Christmas lights, outdoor power strip etc . Not for connecting wires with wire nutsŪ, or in-wall wiring, but can be used indoors to organize extension cords, power strips etc.
Weather resistant is not weatherproof or watertight. Use enclosures rated IP65 and IP67 for waterproof.
Extension cords cannot be used for permanent wiring.
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Use only solid copper wire, and no insulation under screw plate.

Tighten screw very tight against copper wire
Insdulation under screw plate
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Both wires MUST be same gauge
Straighten each wire

Max 2 wires under screw plate
Both wires same gauge

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Connect stranded and solid with wire nut and run jumper to screw plate.
Or add solder to stranded wire to make solid.
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3 wires/ or different gauge wires

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