Buzzhazz Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian H Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apostolakisl Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzhazz Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Good ideas. Now I am looking at this and an Appliance Linc. Fasco H230B http://www.emotorpro.com/2pole30amp120c ... h230b.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian H Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 That looks like it should work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apostolakisl Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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