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Delay timer for motor or pump/ 120Volt to 240Volt
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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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10-2 gauge/ 30 amp
10-3/ 30 amp
Southwire electric tools
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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12-2 gauge/ 20 amp
12-3/ 20 amp

NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
Rolls of stranded wire
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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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14-2 gauge/ 15 amp
14-3/ 15 amp

NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
50-60 amp breaker use 6 gauge /
240 volt 50 outlet can be installed on 50 amp breaker only
6-2 wire
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6-2 wire
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NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
40-50 amp breaker use 8 gauge /
240 volt 40 amp outlet can be installed on 40 or 50 amp breaker only
6-2 wire
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8-2 wire
Southwire electric tools
NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
     
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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12 gauge copper ground wire
Ground wire
Green ground wire
Ground pigtails
Ground rods/ ground clamps at Amazon
armored cable
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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Push on wire connectors

Push-on wire connectors in place of twist-on connectors

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Red 3P connector for 10-14 gauge wire
Lever connectors for stranded wire at Amazon
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Multimeters
Voltage is tested across two separate wires. Ohms or resistance is tested across both ends of same wire. Amperage is tested along one or two points on same wire.
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Clampmeter for testing amp flow on line

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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Single-pole tandem breaker
Tandem breakers
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Double pole GFCI
ST01 delay timerON Delay with programmable timer
Illustration shows ON delay wiring.
On delay means the load turns ON after delay period expires. Load remains ON until power is off.
Example uses ST01 timer as switch. (Or use Ei600... same timer with 5-year warranty)

ST01 Timer can be set for dusk-dawn. Automatically turns lights ON at night, and off at dusk.
ST01 Timer automatically adjusts for seasonal changes.
ST01 Timer can be adjusted 20 minutes longer or shorter than actual dusk-dawn

AH3 off delay timerHowever some folks want longer delay before lights turn ON at night
How it works:
ST01 Timer turns ON. AH3 timer receives power. Time delay countdown begins.
After delay period expires, light turns ON, and remains ON until ST01 timer turns OFF
Cycle repeats next time the ST01 timer turns ON.
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Motor delay timer
For 120-240V cut blue jumper wire located on front of timer between terminals
Adjustments less than 30 seconds might not be possible
2" x 2" size
1.8 second delay
Start motor or pump with 1.8 second to 10 minute delay
Time delay begins when power is applied to input. After delay, load turns ON and stays ON until power is turned OFF.

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ICM 102 / 18-240VAC 1.5 amp load
ICM controls
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ICM 102 delay ON timer manual .pdf
More contactors
Terminals
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2 motor delay timer
For 120-240V cut blue jumper wire located on front of timer between terminals
Adjustments less than 30 seconds might not be possible
Delay
Turn on 1 motor after another motor starts
Turn on pump after another pump starts
Turn on 1 motor before another motor
120Volt or 240Volt

In-line fuse protects on-delay timer

Load 1 Turns ON when switch or timer turns ON.
Load 2 turns ON after delay

Reason for this system might be to reduct initial load on circuit so motor do not pull starting amps at same time.
Another reason is that one pump feeds water to second pump. Second pump should not start until water arrives from first pump.
Elko delay timer Elko delay timer/ Multifunction
On-delay, off-delay, repeat cycle, delay on break, pulse generator, latching, single shot
Input voltage 12V - 240 volt (50-60 Hz)
Indicator lights for power and countdown
.1 seconds to 10 days
Terminal S is trigger switch for some functions, install additional switch on a wire that connects to both terminal A1 and S... when the S wire is switched on, it causes the function to begin, such as latching relay or single shot, neither function useful for the illustration shown on left, or required for ordinary on or off delay.
Caution, fuse required on hot line(s) as illustrated.

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CRM-93H   10-function
CRM-91H  10 function
CRM-82 two-function
Enclosures
Kill a watt meter
120Volt meter for any plug-in device
Resources:
Instruction .pdf

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240 volt Meter on any circuit

Use Kwh hour meter to record power usage of motor, or any electrical device.
This is most accurate way to determine what percentage of bill is going to any particular device.
To connect meter: Temporarily disconnect wires from top of heater. Install meter on two jumper wires. Use jumpers to temporarily reconnect power to water heater. Cover with tape to secure temporary connection. Add conduit and junction box if meter is to be installed for any length of time.
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240 volt pass through Kwh  meter
Estimate cost of operation
Hard wire 120V or 240V or 12 VDC.
Connect to wires going to load. Meter will run whenever power is available.
Hour meter counts hours that load is receiving power
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100 hours 240 volt 1 Hp
1 Hp uses 8 amps @ 240V
100 hours x 240 volts x 8 amps = 192 Kwh

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Vibration hour meter Estimate cost of operation/ wireless
No wiring needed.
Hour meter works on vibration
Reliable Intermatic industrial quality
For example, meter records 100 hours on a 240 volt 1 Hp motor or pump
1 Hp uses 8 amps @ 240V
100 hours x 240 volts x 8 amps = 192 Kwh (kilowatthours)
Pumps use brief surge of amps during start up, so add 10% more for better exstimate.
Works for cars too

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Flush mount hour meter works on vibration
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in line fuseUse in-line fuse when connecting 2 different gauge wires
Illustration shows smaller 12-2 cable connected to larger 10-3 cable.

The 10 gauge wire carries 240 volt plus a Neutral wire, and is protected by 30 amp breaker
The amp draw on 30 amp breaker is too large for 12 gauge wire.
12 gauge wire should have 20 amp breaker.
Connect smaller 12 gauge wire to 10 gauge wire using twist on wire connector. All connections must be inside electrically rated enclosed box with cover.
Use fuseholder with 20 amp fuse.
Fuse will protect entire length of 12 gauge wire.
Connect fuse to Hot wire.
Never put fuse on Neutral ... the Neutral wire must never be switched off, and must run continuous throughout installation.

If the 12 gauge wire is wired for 240V, instead of 120V shown in illustration, then fuses can be added to both hot wires.
Always make connections inside a box with cover
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WeMo switch wiring
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How to wire WeMo switch
WeMo allows programming via smart phone
Do not use stranded wire under screw plates
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Contactor with 120 volt coil
6x6x4 Box to install contactor

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Select correct wire and breaker size
Contactors

WeMo switch wiring
WeMo Control pump with cell phone using WeMo
WeMo plugs into ordinary 120volt outlet
Control WeMo using phone or tablet
Grundfos pump is 1/25 Hp, and will work fine without overloading wemo.
 
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Unlocked smartphone
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Vibration meter .pdf
Skylink remote control countdown timer
Skylink wireless countdown
Operate 120 volt remotely/ program or countdown
Skylink wireless programmable or countdown
Estimate 1/3 Hp
Grundfos pump is 1/25 Hp
120V 60 Hz/ 10 watt minimum/ 1500 watt
Operate as ON-OFF or Countdown device/ Up to 500 feet
15 minute - 60 minute countdown
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ST01C timer controls 120Volt delay-off-timer
Activate off-delay timer using push button -or- using ST10 timer
Push button, or ST01, activates delay timer.
Push button gives momentary on-off to activate delay timer
When ST01 turns ON and then OFF, then delay timer activates
Delay timer turns Load ON
Delay timer begins countdown.
When countdown expires, delay timer turns Load Off
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Contactor with 120volt coil
ST01 battery-operated timer
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6A855 Manual
More off-delay timers
off-delay timer for recirculation system Operate recirculation system remotely from 1-2-3+ different locations
How it works:
Do NOT connect voltage to bell wire going to push buttons
Buy delay timer and base
Connect 120volt Hot and Neutral wires to base as illustrated.
Buy thermostat or bell wire and connect to push buttons as shown
The push buttons receive no voltage or power... do not connect to power source.
Plug timer into base. Choose delay time from .05 seconds to 999 seconds
Push doorbell button. Activates timer.
Timer turns ON and begins countdown.
Pump turns ON and runs until countdown stops. Countdown is off-delay.
When countdown expires, timer turns OFF, pump turns OFF.
Delay timer rated 1/3 Hp.... recirculation pump rated 1/25 Hp

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More off delay and pin timer illustrations
6A855 Manual
remote control countdown timer
Larger image Remote control countdown timer
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General purpose relay
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Select recirculation pump
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How to wire off delay timer
Control motor with 2 switches
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Control motor with 2 switches
Same wiring diagram applies to single-pole switch
Contactor with 240Volt coil

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240Volt coil At Amazon

Start winding pulls more amps than switch can safely handle.
Over time, the switch will fail.
Contactors are rated for heavy amp loads, with expected life of millions of operations
contactorUse contactor or miniature relay
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Zetter-relay-wiring.jpg
Zettler
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6x6x4 Box with cover
Metal box comes with knock-outs
Plastic box/ drill 3/4" for 1/2' knock out
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2-Pole 40A resistive
Rated 1 million operations
Inrush 27 watts, 7 watt operation
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6X6X4 Metal box w/ Contactor

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6x6x4 Plastic box
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Plastic box and metal boxes
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Din rail fuseholder
10 x 38 mm fuse

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Read about fuseholders
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.
Buy:
10-2 gauge/ 30 amp
10-3/ 30 amp
Southwire electric tools
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.

Yellow/ #12 gauge wire, with ground ... 20 amp capacity. Safe maximum 16 amps.
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12-2 gauge/ 20 amp
12-3/ 20 amp

NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
Rolls of stranded wire
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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14-2 gauge/ 15 amp
14-3/ 15 amp

NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
50-60 amp breaker use 6 gauge /
240 volt 50 outlet can be installed on 50 amp breaker only
6-2 wire
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6-2 wire
Southwire electric tools
NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
40-50 amp breaker use 8 gauge /
240 volt 40 amp outlet can be installed on 40 or 50 amp breaker only
6-2 wire
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8-2 wire
Southwire electric tools
NMB is house wiring
UF is underground
    
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
Buy:
12 gauge copper ground wire
Ground wire
Green ground wire
Ground pigtails
Ground rods/ ground clamps at Amazon
armored cable
Armored cable can be used as a grounded connection, and will protect wires from damage. Metal can be energized from an insulation failure.

Non metallic flexible cables must carry ground wire, but does not have hazard of short circuit causing injury from shock.

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.
Buy:
Armored cable
Southwire armored cable cutter
Non-metallic flexible conduit
Power whip
Pull boxes
Southwire armored cable cutter
Electrical tools must be insulated.
Always best to disconnect power, but issues of insulation failure, lack of proper grounding, lack of GFCI, out-of-code wiring, generator operating without transfer switch, and other problems pose a risk to anyone working on electric power.

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stranded wire
12 ga Stranded wire is good for conduit with multiple wires ... but stranded cannot be installed under screw terminals on outlets, switches, timers etc without risk ... of heat causing splayed strands ....that come loose ... and begin to arc. Connect stranded to short piece of solid copper wire, and attach solid to screw terminal. Do not solder residential or commercial wiring.
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Rolls of stranded wire

Protect wiring from damage
Use nipper instead of pliers or screwdriver for removing staples (and nails). Do not damage cable or wires inside cable.

-Code says: Cable SHALL BE secured without damage to the outer covering. NEC sec. 336-15
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End cutting nippers at Amazon


Electrically insulated tools
When removing insulation from wire, do NOT score or put cuts on surface of copper wire. Doing so increases resistances and heat on wire and creates possible weak point.
Buy tools:
Wire strippers at Amazon
Linesman pliers
Utility knife at Amazon
multimeter
Multimeters
Voltage is tested across two separate wires. Ohms or resistance is tested across both ends of same wire. Amperage is tested along one or two points on same wire.
Buy:
Analog multimeter
Multimeters at Amazon
Klein multimeter
Electric testers at Amazon
Clampmeter for testing amp flow on line

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