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   amdx to danny burstein   
   Re: a display showing when a pump turns    
   14 Apr 13 09:48:56   
   
   From: amdx@knologynotthis.net   
      
   On 4/13/2013 11:22 PM, danny burstein wrote:   
   > Hoping somenone can give a pointer to a device   
   > which I'd have thought would be readily available,   
   > but I'm only finding Big Expensive Fullscale setups.   
   >   
   > We've got a sump pump in the basement. I'd simply   
   > like to know when it turns on (there's a "float" switch).   
   >   
   > What I'm hoping for is a simple box that takes utility   
   > power on one side, sends feeds out the other, and will light up   
   > when the line side starts pulling current.   
   >   
   > I can reroute the power supply to the pump to pass   
   > through the upstairs where we can watch the lamp.   
   >   
   > Thanks for any suggestions.   
   >   
   >   
      
     IF you want to run a 120ac line to where you want the light,   
   simply connect wires in parallel with the motor and put the bulb on the   
   end. This could be done at the motor or in the float switch.   
      The light will stay on anytime the pump is running.   
      
   Do you want to run a 120ac wire?   
      
                               Mikek   
      
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