andyman
Well-Known Member
awsome and well done. dont really need the 3prong trigger cord but wont hurt anything. better safe than sorry. Also I dont think I needed that fuse but it doesnt hurt to have.Oh, the andyman can
Not too difficult! I bought my contactor at an "electrical wholesale supply" store for $26. I got the 120vAC 20A two pole. I should have got the 30A...
It's a cool and simple concept now that I understand it The contactor has an electromagnetic coil that is powered by the "trigger". The magnet pulls the contactor down to complete the circuit of the extension cord, which is powered by it's own outlet, not the timer.
I changed the trigger cord since taking these pics to a three wire cord... and I also plan on getting some sort of metal or plastic case to enclose it in.
im putting mine in an enclose box & adding indicator light too (to know when the trigger is powered by the timer).
peace