WIRING A CONTACTOR

poolcool · 13 Aug 2006

i HAVE JUST INSTALLED A PUMP FOR MY SWIMMING POOL BUT CANNOT WORK OUT HOW TO WIRE IN THE CONTACTOR, ITS A CONTACTOR THAT LOOKS JUST LIKE AN mcb AND HAS TERMINALS ON TOP MARKED a1 r1 1 ON THE BOTTOM IT HAS TERMINALS MARKED a2 R2 2 CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO WIRE THIS IN PLEASE.
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fireman22 · 13 Aug 2006

what it the contactor controlling

poolcool · 13 Aug 2006

IT I BELIEVE JUST LESSENS THE LOAD ON START UP OF THE PUMP THE PUMP IS MAX 1.9KW AND THE CONTACTOR CAN HANDLE UP TO 3.5KW DO YOU KNOW HOW TO WIRE THIS IN PLEASE.
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fireman22 · 13 Aug 2006

no the contactor coil just takes less current that your switching circuit can handle, with the contacts of the contactor rated higher for the higher load you may put on it. anyway how are you planning to switch on this pump? i am refering to how you are going to pull in the contactor

poolcool · 13 Aug 2006

THE SUPPLY COMES FROM THE MCB 10A TYPE C ,TO A SWITCHED FUSED SPUR TO A MECHANICAL TIME CLOCK THROUGH THE CONTACTOR AND DOWN TO THE PUMP. BUT THE TERMINALS ON THE CONTACTOR CONFUSE ME AND IM NOT SURE HOW TO CONNECT THIS IN.
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fireman22 · 13 Aug 2006

right yes the terminals on the time clock are probably lower current rated than than the pump hence the contactor. well a1 and a2 are the coil of the contactor positive and negative. if you put 240 volts accross these terminals the contactor will pull in and the R1 and 1 terminals will then be connected to thr R2 2 terminals (double pole switch) just use the timer to power the coil then switch power to the pump through the R1 R2 1 2 terminals.

i am assuming the coil is 240 volt ( stop typing in capitals someone will give you a row)

poolcool · 13 Aug 2006

Thanks for that it is greatly appreciated "just read the rule 6 and my appologise for what is considered shouting this was unintentional" Again thanks

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