I have a question for the electricians out there. I have this recycling timer: http://www.amazon.com/C-A-P-ART-DNe-Adjustable-Cycle-Timer/dp/B00286QNDM?tag=duckduckgo-d-20
And I'd like to set it up so that it's switching a relay which then turns the pump (a danner mag drive 950) on or off. I've wired up flip flops before, so I know pretty much how to go about wiring it, but I don't know what kind or voltage of relay would work best.
I know that I can plug the pump directly into the timer, but I have read several reports of bad reliability (having them stop switching at after a year or so, which could flood the room) on these art-dne units when used that way, and I think a relay may help with that problem.
Is something like this DPST 120v relay what I should be looking at? http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DAYTON-Power-Relay-5Z546?Pid=search
Or is there another part that would work better? It would be awesome if you can find something that's available in the grainger catalog.
And I'd like to set it up so that it's switching a relay which then turns the pump (a danner mag drive 950) on or off. I've wired up flip flops before, so I know pretty much how to go about wiring it, but I don't know what kind or voltage of relay would work best.
I know that I can plug the pump directly into the timer, but I have read several reports of bad reliability (having them stop switching at after a year or so, which could flood the room) on these art-dne units when used that way, and I think a relay may help with that problem.
Is something like this DPST 120v relay what I should be looking at? http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/DAYTON-Power-Relay-5Z546?Pid=search
Or is there another part that would work better? It would be awesome if you can find something that's available in the grainger catalog.