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[chaostactics]

I used a delay on break timer years ago to make a very effective feed delay timer for a return pump. That time I used a cut extension cord between a switch panel and the pump and (used a momentary button switch as the power interruption)
as my wire in point for the delay on break timer.

This time I am planning on putting it inside of the switch panel. I don't really anticipate needing to change the delay on time but can just open the panel if I need to adjust it later.

My plan is to just switch off then back on the switch that the delay on break timer is wired into to create the delay that triggers the timer count down.

My 2 questions: 1. A flip on and off should trigger the break timer.
2. National wiring code brown should be hot. Wiring the break timer in place of a brown jumper is the appropriate place add the interruption yes?


Thank you.

 

[Phycodurus]

bump


(i’m not qualified to answer ... the extent of my electrical knowledge is knowing not to stick a fork or a knife in an outlet). ;Dead

 

[theatrus]

Brown doesn't mean much - its likely to be the switched hot conductor, but just check where it lands on the outlets.

I'm not familiar with the delay timers - I expect it will work just fine as you described.

 

[MrSalty]

Your answer to the first question is yes. I've seen delay timers commonly used in HVAC, this is a novel use for one but, quite clever. To answer the second question since this is AC hot or neutral can be switched. The important part it to make sure the "load" is connected to the correct side of the delay timer or it will not operate correctly.