Hi all,
I have been trying to switch 2 x small 12V bilge pumps of which total 1.8A DC (as of using a mulitmeter)
I have tried using 2 x float switches and both times the switches have stayed in closed position and it looks like I have burnt them out...I have tried putting a continuity tester across both switches and they are not opening and closing and are staying in the closed position although they are open.
The switches are rated at Max 25VA, 240V ac/120V dc, 0.6A (as whats written on the packets)
I have also tried using my last float switch and breaking the AC Neutral conductor of the supply before the transformer and again it seems to of burnt out the switch.
When I initially connected the switches they worked one time only and energised the pumps when in the closed position but after that they wouldnt work.
Are pump motors inductive?..maybe its something to do with that?
I have just looked on the manufacturers website and they do the same switch but 100VA rather than 25VA...
Thanks
I have been trying to switch 2 x small 12V bilge pumps of which total 1.8A DC (as of using a mulitmeter)
I have tried using 2 x float switches and both times the switches have stayed in closed position and it looks like I have burnt them out...I have tried putting a continuity tester across both switches and they are not opening and closing and are staying in the closed position although they are open.
The switches are rated at Max 25VA, 240V ac/120V dc, 0.6A (as whats written on the packets)
I have also tried using my last float switch and breaking the AC Neutral conductor of the supply before the transformer and again it seems to of burnt out the switch.
When I initially connected the switches they worked one time only and energised the pumps when in the closed position but after that they wouldnt work.
Are pump motors inductive?..maybe its something to do with that?
I have just looked on the manufacturers website and they do the same switch but 100VA rather than 25VA...
Thanks
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