I am using this unit on a portable dehumidifier and will not need the safety switch. Should I just cap each the two wires individually?
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Your question is incomplete. You state you are using this unit on a portable dehumidifier. Assuming you are not present and want the unit to pump out the dehumidifier when it becomes full. I understand your theory but disagree with your thought process. The unit is built for removing condinsate from certain HIVAC furnaces and works quite well for it's intended purpose. If your portable dehumidifier has a reasonable reservoir tank why not place a small sump pump elevated about half way up the level of the tank reservoir. You could use a marine application attached to a 12 volt battery, for example. I think your asking a good unit to do a job it was not designed to do. P Your question is incomplete. You state you are using this unit on a portable dehumidifier. Assuming you are not present and want the unit to pump out the dehumidifier when it becomes full. I understand your theory but disagree with your thought process. The unit is built for removing condinsate from certain HIVAC furnaces and works quite well for it's intended purpose. If your portable dehumidifier has a reasonable reservoir tank why not place a small sump pump elevated about half way up the level of the tank reservoir. You could use a marine application attached to a 12 volt battery, for... » Read More Your question is incomplete. You state you are using this unit on a portable dehumidifier. Assuming you are not present and want the unit to pump out the dehumidifier when it becomes full. I understand your theory but disagree with your thought process. The unit is built for removing condinsate from certain HIVAC furnaces and works quite well for it's intended purpose. If your portable dehumidifier has a reasonable reservoir tank why not place a small sump pump elevated about half way up the level of the tank reservoir. You could use a marine application attached to a 12 volt battery, for example. I think your asking a good unit to do a job it was not designed to do. P « Show Less
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In short, yes. However, by disabling the safety switch you accept a small but not insignificant risk of condensate spilling onto your floor. Unless you can guarantee that the pump will NEVER fail, you run the risk of the water in the condensate pump reservoir overflowing because the dehumidifier will continue to work not knowing that the condensate pump has failed. FYI: all pumps fail eventually. This happened once when the standing water in the effluent tube froze (the tube lead to the outside through a hole in a basement window). When the water in the condensate pump's reservoir rises above a certain level, it trips a micro-switch in the reservoir which sends a signal through the safety switch. If the safety switch wires (from the pump) are not connected to the dehumidifier, the dehumidifier will never know that there is a problem, and so the dehumidifier reservoir full light will not turn on, and the dehumidifier will continue to work, instead of stopping automatically, producing condensate, overflowing the condensate pump's reservoir, and spilling onto your floor. Hope that helps. FYI: I did the same thing that you are doing in my basement. It worked so well that I did the same thing in my parents basement also - the condensate pumps have been working for years. One gentleman suggested using instead a small sump pump in the dehumidifier reservoir. I was going to do that but couldn't find one small enough so I was going to make my own sump pump when I noticed condensate pumps.
1470055
Not really necessary as they are not elecrically connected. Jus secure them out of the way
1470056
I am not using the safety switch and did not do anything to the level switch wires. If the pump fails for any reason the unit will overflow but this was not a issue for me.
1470057
just put some wire nuts on them and tape up out of the way, there is no power to them if unhooked so not to worry.
322097
I don't believe so. As far as I know, this Wet Switch is designed to be used for the HVAC (Furnace). If you do a search on the internet on "Wet Switch Installation", you'll see that it has wires that you connect to the HVAC unit. It is designed to turn off the furnace once it detects water/moisture. My HVAC technician installed it. I am not an electrician or HVAC specialist. This is all I know. Sorry that I'm not much of a help.
715645
While we've not had the occasion to do this, it shouldn't be a problem. The wires connect by just pushing into the unit and plugging the unit in. If you have the wiring at the second location, you should be good to go.
2184147
You would connect it to the Black (Line), White (Neutral) and Bare or Green (Ground)... And then cap off the Red wire with a wire nut. It would no longer be switchable, but you probably don't want that function anyway.
2057525
Honestly the directions are confusing and I would put it to you this way. Unless you get a capacitor with a resistor on with a diode I think you'll be fine should you have a diode just reverse the wires so it will flow through. BUT if it flows in both directions then your self discharging capacitor has a blown diode. Other than that you can test a cap any which way I have found even though I do wonder why the lack of info. It has worked well for me and I understand it is a Made in China simplistic tool but its simple and cheap for quick diagnostics. I only use it for HVAC work.
66386
This is designed to be a simple wall switch replacement. If you only have 2 wires in the fan canopy, you are better off with a remote setup that has a handheld transmitter and receiver for the fan.
267154
Yes, I used the two breakers to protect my 220v Water Pump. I connected the two breakers together by placing a small bolt through the hole in each breaker, so they switch off at the same time. Used a small tie wrap to secure the bolt. Serves the same purpose as a bar.
2215209
As MSGroves pointed out, each switch is meant to control power flow to each block of 9 connections. It would seem that in the unit you received the switches are not working and power is stuck in the "on" position. As S. Howe pointed out, the low voltage, 12V, is too low to be a safety concern.If you purchased it recently and you are still within the allowed replacement period, you may want to have it replaced for one that functions as it is supposed to but, not for any safety concerns.
321968
You need a switchbox for two inputs. this is intendedto go from one output to two. If you run it the other way and both units get turned on at the same time you risk damage to your equipment.
95028
I really don't know. I'm not an electrician by any means but I expect it's possible. I just wouldn't know how to go about it safely or how to cap off the end so there is no bare live wiring.
625603
I don't believe you will need to do anything . Just make certain the neutral is disconnected from the power company by means of a positive discinnect to avoid back feed . I purchased the transfer switch , tie in receptical etc from Amazon when I got the generator. Lowes sells the same generator for about $100 bucks more. The transfer switch and load enter was by Reliance.
1571017
You can't just cap it off or it will not be able to cool the condenser and the system will not work. Just don't connect the house to the intake port. It will pull air from the room and it will still work but you will lose some efficiency that you're paying for with the dual hose design.
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I only use this on one 220 volt Well Pump circuit breaker feed between the Main Breaker Panel breaker and my well pump. One breaker feeds from utility ( power Company ) and locks out the portable Generator breaker and then if I need to use the portable generator, I push the breaker the other direction. You can not use both breakers in the on or off position at same time. When one is in off position the other one will be in the on position. This makes it idiot proof, can't have both utility and generator hook up at same time. This was the reason I used this manual transfer breaker/switch. Works great for my purpose. Sorry I can't help you with the main power lead hook up at your main breaker box. I only use this on one 220 volt Well Pump circuit breaker feed between the Main Breaker Panel breaker and my well pump. One breaker feeds from utility ( power Company ) and locks out the portable Generator breaker and then if I need to use the portable generator, I push the breaker the other direction. You can not use both breakers in the on or off position at same time. When one is in off position the other one will be in the on position. This makes it idiot proof, can't have both utility and generator hook up at same time. This was the reason I used this manual transfer breaker/switch.... » Read More I only use this on one 220 volt Well Pump circuit breaker feed between the Main Breaker Panel breaker and my well pump. One breaker feeds from utility ( power Company ) and locks out the portable Generator breaker and then if I need to use the portable generator, I push the breaker the other direction. You can not use both breakers in the on or off position at same time. When one is in off position the other one will be in the on position. This makes it idiot proof, can't have both utility and generator hook up at same time. This was the reason I used this manual transfer breaker/switch. Works great for my purpose. Sorry I can't help you with the main power lead hook up at your main breaker box. « Show Less
2224563
The unit is not designed to be broken into 2 deferent components. You would need 2 switches.
509188
Hi, it's safe and very easy to install this item, just connect the two wire tips to Live Wire and Neutral Wire (note: keep power off when installing).
1197303
Sorry, I have not used the switch in that capacity. However, this switch appears to be a single pole switch.
1770641
Yes. All this device does is compare current out with current coming back, and shuts off the power when they differ (due to current going somewhere else). Two GFCI devices in line might not necessarily increase safety, but they shouldn't be a problem.