by Prof. Salvatore Jast
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
How does a pump start relay work?
A pump start relay is an electrical device that allows your irrigation timer to control the pump. This device is imperative when you are using a pump to supply water to your irrigation system. Pump start relays must be mounted at a minimum of 15 feet from the timer and pump to avoid electrical interferences that can cause malfunctions.
How do I replace the pump start relay on my controller?
Remove Pump Start Relay cover plate by removing the four screws with phillips screwdriver. Run a single wire from the "common" terminal on the controller to one of the yellow wires on the pump Start Relay. Run a single wire from the "MV/Pump" terminal on the controller to the other yellow wire on the pump Start Relay.
Where do the yellow wires go on a pump start relay?
The yellow wires in the lower wiring compartment of the Pump Start Relay are to be attached to your irrigation controller. Remove Pump Start Relay cover plate by removing the four screws with phillips screwdriver.
How far should a start relay be from the timer?
Pump start relays must be mounted at a minimum of 15 feet from the timer and pump to avoid electrical interferences that can cause malfunctions.
What is pump start relay?
What is a Pump Start Relay? A pump start relay is an electrical device that allows your irrigation timer to communicate with the pump. This device is imperative when you are using a pump to supply water to your irrigation system.
How far from the timer should a pump start relay be mounted?
Pump start relays must be mounted at a minimum of 15 feet from the timer and pump to avoid electrical interferences that cause malfunctions. When a pump is to be operated by the controller, a pump start relay must be used. To connect the pump start relay:
Do electricians wear boots?
Yes, boots, these are standard colors, to an electrician, I'm sure it's simple as pie.
Can a 3 wire sprinkler system be connected to a relay?
Thing is, a 3-wire pump is never directly connected to a pump relay. It connects to a control box, and it's the control box that connects to a pump relay, and so on back to your sprinkler controller.
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