Re: relay to control line voltage device with low voltage switch?

[Dave Merriman <dkmerriman@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:58:25 -0500, Bill Kearney wrote:

> You don't explain what you're going to use for controlling the relay.
> What sort of appliance is on the switched AC circuit?  Some handle
> control like this better than others, some not very well at all.
>
> Russound and Niles also make controllable AC outlet switches.  They
> typically use a 12v signal to control the AC outlet.  I've got a
> Russound unit that controls an amp for outside speakers.  The control
> system closes the DC circuit and activates the AC outlet.
>
> Given the risks associated with 120vac it would probably be a good idea
> to use an off-the-shelf, UL listed sort of device.
>
> -Bill
>
> "james" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:hmtoj5$86b$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>I need to control an appliance (120V 10A) using a controller designed to
>>switch low voltage device. So I need to add a relay in-between.
>>
>> Is there any pre-packaged relay that includes a low voltage output
>> (that can be used to power the relay), a 3-prong power cord, and a
>> 3-prong outlet?
>>
>> I found something called "honeywell switching relay" that seems close
>> to what I need but doesn't have a power cord or a 3-prong outlet.
>> Although I can wire those items myself, I prefer a unit that comes with
>> them. Any suggestions?

Might be worthwhile to find or figure the current needed, too. Switching
a quarter amp is a WHOLE bunch different that switching 25A :-)


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