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My Relay Article
- Thread starter nikhsub1
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nikhsub1 said:
I did the same thing and it only cost: $6.95. Solid State Relay
The circuit is way too easy to spend $18.95. 6 wire hook up.
Good job, going to be a great answer to those "do I need a relay" ?'s 
I have the same relay, haven't installed it. My best reason I have for now that my lazy arse hasn't is, with it I have 2 places the pump could become unplugged, verse just 1 plugging my pump in.
I have the same relay, haven't installed it. My best reason I have for now that my lazy arse hasn't is, with it I have 2 places the pump could become unplugged, verse just 1 plugging my pump in.
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camel said:btw, any pics of that box complete
Are you asking for pics of my case?
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camel said:btw, any pics of that box complete
i think this is what you mean. http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=219221
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I read somthing that said using a relay can be bad for a pump because they are designed to allways be run, and by turning it on and off you can dammage it. Is this at all true? I think a relay would be cool, but if it is beter for my pump, i would just run it 24/7. I am getting an Ehiem 1250, if it matters which pump is used.
Thanx,
-Noah
Thanx,
-Noah
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My old Rio pump was really loud after running it a lot. So I don't know, I guess it depends on the pump. And perhaps whether you run it inline or submersible?
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Most things are better left running, Computers, cars, stereo's etc. My computer is only off for maintenance and tinkering so it essentially runs 24/7. If you leave your pump running with the machine off, the water will heat up a lot. Some pumps have a 'heat' rating which may be low, like 45 - 50C. That is the only real drawback I can see with leaving the pump running without the machine to cool the water down.nosilverman said:
