Controlling a 240v load with Insteon

[Buzzhazz]

Hi all

 

I think I already know the answer, but I am trying to control a 240v dust collector in my workshop. In my old shop, I used a 240v X-10 20A relay from Leviton. I then used an RX plug-in receiver and a FOB type device I could hook on my belt. That way, I could control the dust collector from anywhere in my shop I happened to be working.

 

I know SH has the "220V / 240V 30 AMP INSTEON Load Controller Normally Open Relay (Dual-Band)" relay for about $120 bucks but that seems like overkill as my machine is on a 20A circuit.

 

I may be stuck with that solution, but the only other alternative I have thought might work would be to find one of the old Leviton relays and then program the ISY to send the X-10 command whenever I press a button on a wall switch or RemoteLinc.

 

Thoughts or other solutions?

[Brian H]

Not too much cheaper but ELK makes a contactor relay in a metal box. Has a 120 volt coil and connects to a ApplianceLinc or any automation module that switches 120 volts AC.

Maybe you could see what is in it. Get an enclosure and a 120 volt AC coil relay and make your own.

http://www.smarthome.com/72800/Elk-Heav ... 200/p.aspx

[apostolakisl]

Something like this.

 

http://search.digikey.com/us/en/product ... -ND/678254

 

You could use any insteon product to power the coil. You would also need a socket for it.

 

Or something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Solid-State ... 3cc18e47ba plus a wall wart plugged into a lamp linc to power it.

[Buzzhazz]

Good ideas. Now I am looking at this and an Appliance Linc.

 

Fasco H230B

 

http://www.emotorpro.com/2pole30amp120c ... h230b.aspx

[Brian H]

That looks like it should work fine.

[apostolakisl]

Found this on Ebay.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCB-High-Power- ... 27c03c9ccd

 

120 amps! at 240V. Now we are talking. You could turn on/off an entire sub-panel. Not sure how you would attach the wires, but anyway.