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Randy Outlaw
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 143 City: Little Rock, AR
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Posted: Apr 26, 2005 5:19 pm Post subject: Simer Pump Wiring |
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I've just about got my custom ballast install finished but I have ran into problems. I have no idea how to wire my simer pumps so that they are reversible. Here's my setup. I have two simer pumps. I want each pump to fill and empty one bag. I bought ballast switches to control each pump independently and my father in law knows electronics well. We found the schematic of the switch and it looks like one switch is designed to run two pumps. One pump is used to fill and one pump is used to empty using a single switch. That is not what I need! I need a switch that can switch polarity between positive and negative to reverse the pump.
What switches are you guys using for this setup? |
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Randy Outlaw
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 143 City: Little Rock, AR
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Posted: Apr 26, 2005 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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Ohh I also have the carling switch v6j1. It has 4 prongs. I wish I brought the switch home to take a picture of it. PLEASE HELP! |
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wesgardner Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 1507 City: Severna Park
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Posted: Apr 27, 2005 3:06 am Post subject: |
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Hey Randy,
What you need is a DPDT (double pole, double throw) center OFF switch for each pump/bag.
See wiring diagram - the polarity is reversed when the switch is "thrown" to one position or the other - obviously the center position is "OFF". This will be your "Fill" and "Drain".
The wires labelled + and - come from the battery or a distribution block somewhere. Following the "logic" of the wiring diagram, you'll be able to figure out what wire to hook up to the pump as you'll want your "Fill" position to run the pump in the correct direction. If it doesn't , just switch the wires going to the pump.
Wes _________________ just broad reachin' thru life... |
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Randy Outlaw
Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 143 City: Little Rock, AR
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Posted: Apr 27, 2005 5:51 am Post subject: |
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Wes,
That's exatly what my father in law said. We need a dPDT swtich. My dad just orderd two from a local auto store. I understand the reversed polarity thing, and we proved the pump will work in reverse. Now I just have to wire it! |
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chopper515 Criminal
Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Posts: 68 City: St. Louis
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Posted: May 03, 2005 5:30 am Post subject: |
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Randy, I have about the same setup: 2 simer pumps, 1 running to my v-drive sacs and the other running to the ski locker. I have them wired to 2 separate switches just like you are talking about. I love the setup. No problems at all |
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gus_jd Outlaw
Joined: 18 Aug 2003 Posts: 140 City: Milwaukee, WI
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Posted: May 16, 2005 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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Guys--how many amps are your switches rated for? I was at Home Depot today and found 10A DPDT switches for under $4. Seems great, but from what I've read Simers will draw 20A, and the fuse they came with is 30A. Don't want to risk melting down the dash. _________________ Need a mortgage in Wisconsin? PM me! |
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wesgardner Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 16 Aug 2003 Posts: 1507 City: Severna Park
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Posted: May 17, 2005 2:58 am Post subject: |
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Hey gus_jd,
Don't know for sure but I'm guessing a Simer draws 15-20....10 might be a tad light...particularly when'if there's any resistance from an obstruction or something making the pump really work...
Wes _________________ just broad reachin' thru life... |
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WakeTech Addict
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 949 City: Edmonton
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Posted: May 17, 2005 4:49 am Post subject: |
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I tested the simers before I put them in my boat and the max amperage that I found they run at is approx 11-12 amps. This includes switching them from a forward to reverse rotation. Keep in mind the amperage may go higher if your self priming for a long period, but I'm not 100% sure. _________________ I Love The Smell of Butta In The Morning |
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