Hi. I have a water harvesting system that needs a new float switch. There is a relay switch (see photo), as part of the old system installed in 2003.
I have bought a new float switch for the tank in the loft, Float Switch 25 VA SPST Horizontal Ballcock Type PPS WRAS Cynergy3 RSF46Y100RG.
I thought that both were rated as mains 240v. When I tested the new switch, the solenoid in the relay switch buzzed rapidly and there was a bright green light (which might have been sparking from the contacts). Nothing is damaged as I only had it on for a very short time. I am thinking that something may not be mains rated although a neon electrical screwdriver lights up on the live wire from the circuit in the loft. The relay switch is in the garage.
Hope this makes sense and maybe someone can guide me further?
Thanks
I thought that both were rated as mains 240v. When I tested the new switch, the solenoid in the relay switch buzzed rapidly and there was a bright green light (which might have been sparking from the contacts). Nothing is damaged as I only had it on for a very short time. I am thinking that something may not be mains rated although a neon electrical screwdriver lights up on the live wire from the circuit in the loft. The relay switch is in the garage.
Hope this makes sense and maybe someone can guide me further?
Thanks