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How to wire 2 speed pump |
| 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. 1  Yellow/ #12 gauge wire, with ground ... 20 amp capacity. Safe maximum 16 amps. Buy: 12-2 gauge/ 20 amp 12-3/ 20 amp NMB is house wiring UF is underground Rolls of stranded wire HOOK UP Wires |
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. Buy: 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  Buy: 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  Buy: 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 |
 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. Buy: Non-metallic flexible conduit Power whip Armored cable Southwire armored cable cutter Pull boxes |
 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. Buy: Electrician tools kits KLEIN TOOLS Tools kits IRWIN tools KNIPEX Telephone cable knife Low Voltage Mounting Bracket for Telephone |
Push-on wire connectors in place of twist-on connectorsBuy:Push on wire connectors Amazon Red 3P connector for 10-14 gauge wire Lever connectors for stranded wire at Amazon HOOK UP Wires |
 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 Buy 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 resistance and heat on wire and creates possible weak point. Buy tools: KLEIN TOOLS Wire strippers at Amazon Electric Wire Stripping Machine Linesman pliers Utility knife at Amazon |
 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 |
 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. Buy GFCI circuit breakers |
Push down 1" wide Push down breaker Plug-in breaker Buy single-pole: Choose from 15 to 60 amp Eaton CL series Siemens 15-60 amp Single-pole tandem breaker Tandem breakers |
Push down 2" wide Push down breaker Plug-in breakers Buy double-pole: Choose from 15 to 125 amp Choose from 15 amp to 200 amp Eaton CL series circuit breaker Siemens circuit breaker Double pole GFCI |
| Control center with 2 timers for 2-speed filter pump | |
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T30000R
series/ 100 amp/ 8 breaker slots One knockout on the right side for mounting switching device or GFCI. Two combination décor/toggle switch knockouts on the deadfront. 16-1/2" (41.9 cm) high x 10-7/8" (27.6 cm) wide x 4-1/4" (10.8 cm) deep Buy: T10604R with T106 and T104 /208-240V for 2-speed pumps T30604R with T104 and T106 / 208-240Volt / Resources and manuals 100 amp / Use 1 gauge wire 8 circuit breaker slots/ 1" wide push-down breaker T30000R series manual and sell sheet How to wire Intermatic control center breaker busbar How to wire control center switch and GFCI How to wire T30604/ with T104 and T106 How to wire subpanel Parts sheet |
 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. |
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Two
speed pump Add T106 and T104 to control center Notice that both clock motors are wired to same terminals.... this is so both clock motors run full-time. The T104 timer turns pump on and off... while the T106 toggles pump between high and low speeds Buy T106M at Amazon Hayward 2 speed pump Hayward pumps at Amazon Hayward pool equipment Resources: Intermatic control centers and parts How to wire GFCI See inside main breaker box Not enough space inside breaker box How to install surge protector For 240 volt 1 Hp motor, use 12-3 wire between control center and pump Resource: Match color code and amp rating for wire  |
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Wiring for 2 speed pump Uses P1353 digital timer Buy P1353ME digital timer Pentair pool Hayward pool Resource: P1353 and digital and remote control panels |
| T106 2-speed timer | |||
 T106R / 240 Volt / NO NC Buy T106R outdoor at Amazon Resource T106 series models/ manuals |
 T176 T176R Buy T176 indoor at Amazon Resource T106 series models/ manuals |
 T106P3 Buy T106P3 beige plastic box T106R metal gray box at Amazon Resources: T106 manual T10604R manual T106 series models/ manuals |
 T106M/ mechanism Buy T106M at Amazon Resource T106 series models/ manuals |
 >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 Resources: How to set Intermatic T100 series timers |
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Sonoff controls 2 speed pump40 amp relay & contactor = 5 Hp @ 240 voltBuy from my affiliate links: Sonoff 4 channel pro Sonoff Buy 40 amp contactor with 120 volt coil 40 Amp DPDT relay at Amazon Magnecraft box and cover Magnecraft w199 relays Siemens power relays Schneider W199 relay NTE open frame relays Contactors/ reliable for heavy amp loads 15 amp Relays for loads up to 10 amps Resources: Wire size and amp charts for motors Information on contactors |
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Sonoff controls 2 Jandy actuators |
 Pump
must be bonded to ground wire that
connects to dedicated ground rod... in addition
to regular ground wire from main breaker boxGround 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 corrode with stray current corrosion. 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 outdoor ground rod Bonded means steel electric panel enclosure must be directly connected to local ground rod Outdoor control panel and pool pump must be bonded to ground rod located at point of installation/  local codes vary so 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, including because different soils offer different resistivity
to grounding/ for example dense wet soils conduct to ground better
than loose
dry rocky soilsBuy: Ground rod and clamps at Amazon Bonding lugs Resources: Why ground is important Basic household wiring See inside main breaker box What is 3-phase electric How to wire T100 series timers How to wire Control centers |
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 Larger image 9-3 ⁄8" x 5-1 ⁄2" x 3-5 ⁄8" Enclosures can be used for timers or for other electrical for electrical control center... Shown are several devices mounted to din rail. The din rail must be firmly attached to enclosure. Delay timers will fit if mounted directly to metal box, and not din rail. Note that the
LY2-LY3 15 amp relays are rated 10 amps for 2 and 3-pole relays. And 5
amps for LY4 4-pole relay.
Buy:2T511GA Nema3R enclosure at Amazon 10 amp Relays 10 amp LY2 relays LY3 relay 120 volt LY2 15 amp Din rail timer Din rail Fuseholder Resources: Din rail timers Off Delay timers On delay timers Build 3-phase astronomic timer Build 2-speed timer for pump, motor etc |
 Larger image Another image Contactor, open-frame relay, and small relay with base will fit into Intermatic metal and plastic enclosures, but not the smaller Grasslin enclosures. Note that a 30 amp
power relay, or switch, or contactor has safe maximum
80% rated value, or 24 amps. For 30 amp circuit, must use 600 volt, 10
gauge solid copper wire. Never undersize wire or use extension cord for
permanent wiring.
Buy: 2T511GA Nema3R enclosure at Amazon Siemens 30 amp power relay 30-40 amp Contactors Resources: Contactors and relays How to wire open frame relay Build a 2-speed motor control |
 Altelix Nema3R polycarbonate indoor-outdoor 1/2 3/4 KO on bottom of enclosure Buy: Altelix enclosures 12x8x4 Polycarbonate Polycarbonate enclosures Honeywell enclosures |
 Fiberglass enclosures/ for durability/ indoor/outdoor With aluminum mounting plate  Buy:Fiberglasss enclosures Tapered drill bit 1/4"-1-3/8 holes Fish bit Resources Delay timer wiring Contactors |
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Horsepower / wire size / distance | |
| 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. Buy: 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. Buy: 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 Buy: 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 Buy: 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 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 |
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. Buy: Electrician tools kits Klein tools Tools kits |
 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. Buy: 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 Buy 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 |
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 |
 Solid copper wire only |
 Larger image Both wires MUST be same gauge Straighten each wire Tighten screw very tight against copper wire |
 Larger image Connect stranded and solid with wire connector and run jumper to screw plate. See example image |
Use wire nut |
Use push-on wire connectors |
3
wires/ or different gauge wires Join wires with wire nut or push-on connector Run jumper to screw terminal. Buy: Push on wire connectors at Amazon Red 3P connector (shown) for 10-14 gauge wire Lever nuts for stranded wire at Amazon Resource: How to select and install wire connector |
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