Electrical help.

[rutledgek]

I am trying to do this.

http://www.melevsreef.com/sump.html

Scroll down to the bottom to see.

I was wondering if there was any way to have one chord, suppling the power, go to two switches and then to two outlets. I am trying to set it up that I can control my return pump and skimmer independently. I am trying to make it so I dont have to shut everything down when I want to clean my skimmer as well Let me know if I can do this. If not than I will make two of the above design.

Kevin

 

[hmott]

Yes you can use one power supply cord to go to two switches. Just make sure your power supply cord can handle the amps of both switches combined.

 

[rutledgek]

I am using a heavy duty orange extension cable. How would I wire it to two switches?

 

[hmott]

You'll run the black from the extension cable to both switches and the white from the extension cable to both switches. You'll be adding a Y to the extension cable bastically. One part of the Y to the first switch, the other part to the other switch. You'll do that for both the black and white, and green if your stuff is grounded.

 

[douggiestyle]

i was late.

please disregard

 

[rutledgek]

Thanks for the explanaition. Would I use wire adn wire nuts to create the Y? Like if I used extra wire from the chord?

 

[davefeag]

Re: Electrical help.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7212934#post7212934 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rutledgek
I am trying to do this.

http://www.melevsreef.com/sump.html

Scroll down to the bottom to see.

I was wondering if there was any way to have one chord, suppling the power, go to two switches and then to two outlets. I am trying to set it up that I can control my return pump and skimmer independently. I am trying to make it so I dont have to shut everything down when I want to clean my skimmer as well Let me know if I can do this. If not than I will make two of the above design.

Kevin

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I hope the simple diag will help.

-Dave

 

[hmott]

what did you do that in? Nice looking!

 

[aaronpentz]

You should switch the Hot side of the circuit.

Instead of switching the white side you should switch the black side.
Doing this will remove all the voltage from the outlets as opposed to just breaking the circuit.

 

[davefeag]

Paint shop Pro

-Dave

 

[davefeag]

aaronpentz

You are correct. Swap the colors.

-Dave

 

[rutledgek]

THanks. Would I use wire adn wire nuts to create the Y? Like if I used extra wire from the chord?

 

[davefeag]

If there were one thing I would add is a junction box to create the Y in.

An electrical junction box is nothing more than a light switch box with a solid cover.

-Dave

 

[BeanAnimal]

I have asked a MOD to remove the picture above, as it is wrong and a rather dangerous way to wire a switch....

 

[Freed]

Will you put up another picture that is correct?

 

[davefeag]

Had you simply explained your point and asked me to remove the picture, I would have gladly done it. The last thing I would want to do is place any one in danger.

If you would mind putting out the flames and explain your point I would thank you.

-Dave

 

[davefeag]

 

[douggiestyle]

no y is needed.
and no juction box.
place both in a 2 gang box or put all switches etc. in a 4 gang box. or use one duplex receptical and switch each outlet independenlty in a 3 gang box.

only strip some of the insulation off and continue to next switch. and that would be my prefered method.

if you dont understand this i would suggest that you do some good reading before attempting. E-kills.

 

[hmott]

Well considering the guy isn't sure how to make a y, and you are talking way over my head. I bet he didn't get much out of yours.

So, because I'm just learning about electricity and want to learn what I can where I can. What is a 2/3/4 gang box, and what are duplex receptical and switchs?

I did know you also run the switching on black so end points aren't half hot all the time. I didn't notice it in the drawing though, good catch guys.

 

[rutledgek]

I think I do understand actually. I wouldnt need a T but Just strip some of the wire and screw that under the screw and then run it on to the wires end and screw the end into the next switch. I purchased a 2 gang box for both switches and then a single box for the recepticle. I need to break the bridge between the sockets on the receptical so each one can be controlled independently, correct?