Pool Pump Timer Recommendations?
#1
06-02-08, 10:03 AM
Pool Pump Timer Recommendations?
I'd like to setup my pump on a timer. The only one that I've found in the big-box retailers (i.e. Lowes and Home Depot) is one from Intermatic. But this only supports a maximum of 7/8 HP and has a 14 gauge wire. I need something to support a 1 HP pump, and 12 gauge wire. What timers does everyone else use (if any)? Should I just try my pool supplier to purchase a timer?
#2
06-02-08, 12:59 PM
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Intermatic T104P3 on mine; supports 2hp. I'm surprised the big box guys don't carry a big enough one. If you can stand a short weight you might surf for one on-line. I'm afraid one you buy at a retail pool store may be a little pricey.
Here's some sample sources:
http://www.aquasuperstore.com/Search...CategoryID=357
http://www.poolplaza.com/pool-timers...etectors.shtml
http://www.inyopools.com/Products/02400031001284.htm
Here's some sample sources:
http://www.aquasuperstore.com/Search...CategoryID=357
http://www.poolplaza.com/pool-timers...etectors.shtml
http://www.inyopools.com/Products/02400031001284.htm
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06-02-08, 01:09 PM
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Like said check on a Intermatic timer . Also in the bigbox store ask for a water heater timer they go up to 40 amp for a 2 and 3 hp. Might see if you can buy at Grainger or Johnstone supply.
#4
06-02-08, 07:23 PM
Originally Posted by the_tow_guy
Intermatic T104P3 on mine; supports 2hp. I'm surprised the big box guys don't carry a big enough one. If you can stand a short weight you might surf for one on-line. I'm afraid one you buy at a retail pool store may be a little pricey.
Here's some sample sources:
http://www.aquasuperstore.com/Search...CategoryID=357
http://www.poolplaza.com/pool-timers...etectors.shtml
http://www.inyopools.com/Products/02400031001284.htm
Here's some sample sources:
http://www.aquasuperstore.com/Search...CategoryID=357
http://www.poolplaza.com/pool-timers...etectors.shtml
http://www.inyopools.com/Products/02400031001284.htm
I saw some at Lowe's - one is a single-pole and one is a double-pole. I have no idea what that means... currently we have a switch on the deck to turn the pump on/off, but the previous owner wired it in. I guess I could just replace the switch with a timer.
#5
06-03-08, 04:30 AM
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Mine is hard-wired. I'll leave the electrical install question for the pro's.
Is your motor 110 or 220v?
Yes, the timer would essentially just replace the manual switch; the timer will have a manual override lever for turning on and off between cycles.
Is your motor 110 or 220v?
Yes, the timer would essentially just replace the manual switch; the timer will have a manual override lever for turning on and off between cycles.
#6
06-03-08, 06:00 AM
Originally Posted by the_tow_guy
Mine is hard-wired. I'll leave the electrical install question for the pro's.
Is your motor 110 or 220v?
Yes, the timer would essentially just replace the manual switch; the timer will have a manual override lever for turning on and off between cycles.
Is your motor 110 or 220v?
Yes, the timer would essentially just replace the manual switch; the timer will have a manual override lever for turning on and off between cycles.
I've posted a new thread to the electricians with my questions regarding the wiring. Did you have an electrician wire yours?
#7
06-03-08, 01:45 PM
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Good idea; this is kind of subject that is more "electrical" than "pool". Mine was existing when we bought the house, but I could have installed it.
#8
06-04-08, 07:07 PM
2 pole means 220 - volts 1 pole 120 - volts
your 1.0 hp pump motor can run on either voltage, on the motor itself or the plate covering the wire connections is the wiring scematic , look on your breaker panel & seef if the breaker that feeds your pump is a single breaker or a double breaker, or just test the two wires from the switch to the motor, with a voltage tester, or multimeter, set on a/c volts
set higher then 240 volts. if your not sure about any of this, maby you indeed should call a qualifed pool technitian
steve
your 1.0 hp pump motor can run on either voltage, on the motor itself or the plate covering the wire connections is the wiring scematic , look on your breaker panel & seef if the breaker that feeds your pump is a single breaker or a double breaker, or just test the two wires from the switch to the motor, with a voltage tester, or multimeter, set on a/c volts
set higher then 240 volts. if your not sure about any of this, maby you indeed should call a qualifed pool technitian
steve
