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Hi all, first time poster
trying to figure out the british naming conventions on electrical components, and in need of help to identify the name in the UK, so here goes..
I have a single speed 1hp pool pump with a sal****er clorinator that requires to be run for 2 hours daily to keep the free chlorine levels up and pool clean. i also have a 11kw water heater installed but due to an insane electrical bill, i've now installed water solar panels on the roof that works a treat, 1,5c over pool temp is better than the heater manages, but requires the pool pump to be run constantly when sunny. however, as the UK weather can be somewhat unreliable, I've also invested in a solar controller with temperature sensors that activates a 3 way valve to direct the waterflow to the panels when it sees temperature difference. this controller also have relays to switch the pump on and off, but no timer.
so onwards to my question.
i want to have a timer set for the pump to run for 2 hours every day, but with a override input (DSPT relay) function on the timer so the solar controller can override the timer and circulate water through the panels when required.
in the US a Intermatic T104R mechanical 240v 40a DPST pump timer is readily avalible from any major hardware stores for about 50usd but i can't find anything equivalent here in the UK..
any pointers to what i should look for?
cheers
Chris
trying to figure out the british naming conventions on electrical components, and in need of help to identify the name in the UK, so here goes..
I have a single speed 1hp pool pump with a sal****er clorinator that requires to be run for 2 hours daily to keep the free chlorine levels up and pool clean. i also have a 11kw water heater installed but due to an insane electrical bill, i've now installed water solar panels on the roof that works a treat, 1,5c over pool temp is better than the heater manages, but requires the pool pump to be run constantly when sunny. however, as the UK weather can be somewhat unreliable, I've also invested in a solar controller with temperature sensors that activates a 3 way valve to direct the waterflow to the panels when it sees temperature difference. this controller also have relays to switch the pump on and off, but no timer.
so onwards to my question.
i want to have a timer set for the pump to run for 2 hours every day, but with a override input (DSPT relay) function on the timer so the solar controller can override the timer and circulate water through the panels when required.
in the US a Intermatic T104R mechanical 240v 40a DPST pump timer is readily avalible from any major hardware stores for about 50usd but i can't find anything equivalent here in the UK..
any pointers to what i should look for?
cheers
Chris