What does a pump start relay do?

What does a pump start relay do?

A pump start relay is an electrical device that allows your irrigation timer to communicate with the pump. This device is imperative when you are using a pump to supply water to your irrigation system. Pumps are built to use normal house currents; the relay changes the irrigation timer to normal household voltage.

Is a pump start relay necessary?

When a system requires the use of a booster pump or pulls water directly from a creek or pond, it’s imperative to include a relay to activate the pump each and every time. A pump start relay is a relay box that activates a pump every time a zone is activated from the controller.

What is a irrigation pump?

Irrigation pumps are used to pump water from a lower to a higher level from which the water then flows through channels to the fields requiring irrigation (lift operation) or to raise it to the required pressure head so that it can be sprayed on the fields via piping systems (sprinkling).

How do you wire a 220v irrigation pump?

Strip the ends of all the pump and breaker panel wires to expose 1/2 inch of copper. Connect the white wire from the breaker panel to the L1 input wire in the relay box. Twist the wires together and cap with a wire nut. Connect the white wire from the pump wires to the L1 output wire in the relay box.

How long do irrigation pumps last?

A common real life example, in nearly all duplex pump systems (two pumps) almost never do both pumps fail at the same time….How Long Should My Pump Last?

What kind of wire do I need for a submersible pump?

For a submersible pump, you will need a UL listed Type THW submersible cable. The rating that you need is UL 83. Every UL-rated cable is flexible and protected enough to be put in a submersible pump.

How much does a PSR 22 pump weigh?

PSR-22 1 pounds 4 x 6 x 3 inches 44290 No Double pole/single throw pump start relay for 120 VAC pumps up to 2 HP or 230 VAC pumps up to 3.5 HP Grey Metal 120 Volts 1 Batteries Included? No Batteries Required?

Is the psr-22 UL approved for relay and cabinet?

Completely UL approved: The PSR-22 meets the demanding electrical requirements necessary for UL approval for both relay and cabinet. The PSR-52 & PSR-53 contains UL approved contactors. Check out these related products!

What is a pump start relay (PSR)?

Hunter’s Pump Start Relay (PSR) has been created to provide that reliability–as well as a lockable NEMA rated enclosure–at an economical price. The PSR is fully compatible with all standard 24VAC controllers.

Is the Hunter psr-22 compatible with standard 24vac controllers?

The PSR is fully compatible with all standard 24VAC controllers. It’s also designed with user-friendliness in mind. Flying wire leads allow for effortless 24V connections. Plus a wide array of “knockouts” make wiring easy and accommodating to most mounting specifications. Hunter PSR-22 1 pounds 4 x 6 x 3 inches 44290 No