That will do it And a larger VA transformer
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16 years ago
voltage drop
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16 years ago
Seems I used to have a calculator but that disc finally crashed.
Umm
Wshp and I'm wanting to remote start a 24vac well pump contactor that sits about 400 ft away from the unit--dont wanna skimp on wire but its like...I got a mile long spool of 16-2 uf sitting in stores surplus.
Besides, Im lazy...
Thx,
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16 years ago
Daytona, thx.
Esp since that spool of 16-2 is basically f****ng useless today except in some certain fairly well-defined situations.
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16 years ago
That's plenty big enough. If you're worried about voltage loss use a 115v relay. Low voltage doesn't travel well, thats why the big transmission lines are high voltage.
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16 years ago
Sam,
Depending on the relay at the far end, I've seen these 'pick up' for strange reasons on long runs.
I would also also use 120 V and change the relay coil... or the relay.
.. or. you can try 24 vdc... much more durable at long distances. Go to crack-Shack and buy a full-wave bridge rectifier for $3 bucks (-;....
Jake