Thread: Eheim & Enermax
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Unread 04-15-2002, 03:37 PM   #28
Jim
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Originally posted by Haddy
could just hook the pump up to an auto sensing power strip....i wonder if theres a way to wire the pump into the power swtich....hmmm i dunno if thats possible cause its a momentary switch, maybe some of yous with more electronics expereience can tell me
Haddy-
You need to use a relay with a 12 volt DC coil and 120 volt contacts. Radio Shack has a few choice on the shelf. Easy to build put it in a small plastic project box. Then you run the 120 volt cord out of the relay "project box" to the line side of the power supply or to a wall plug or to your UPS.

I had a relay but I took it out and run 24/7, would you like to see an image of the thing I built?
Jim
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