Re: Control Hot Water Circ Pump With X10?

[David White <whitedavidp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve Fenwick wrote:
> In article <40qqdg.lts.19.1@xxxxxxxxxxx>,
>  David White <whitedavidp@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hello. My house has a hot water circulating pump built in and located
>> near my hot water tank. It currently runs 24/7 and this is excessive. So
>> I would like to put it on a timer controlled by my X10 system. The pump
>> is wired to a wall switch so I think it easiest to replace the standard
>> wall switch with an X10 switch. I have done this with many of the lights
>> in my house so it should be easy for me to accomplish. My question is
>> which model switch should I use? Is something like the WS467 ok? Or is
>> there another unit that would be better for use with the pump? Thanks
>> for your advice.
>
> Use a relay switch rated for high inductive loads, like the XPS3. Check
> with an electrician or the vendor if you're unsure. Or use a dedicated
> timer like the Instamatic ST01C.
>
> Steve
>
Thanks Steve, the XPS3 is the one I use for controlling some of my
fluorescent lights. I agree that it would be a better choice than the
WS467 I mentioned. I just couldn't recall the other model number.

I presume you meant the Intermatic timer (rather than instamatic). That
is an option. But since I already have an X10 ActiveHome automated home
control module running lights on the house, it just seemed easier to use
that single point of control rather than having another timer and backup
battery to deal with. I neglected to point out that I already had the
home system running.