Hi, I’m installing a misting system for back porch. It has a high pressure pump driven by a 1 hp 120v motor. I’m looking for a remote control switch or outlet to turn on/off the pump. 10,000 outdoor remote plugs on amazon and just looking to shorten my search. Wondering if anyone has experience good or bad with something similar? Thanks in advance!
Remote control outdoor plug for 1hp 120v motor
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Shiftless
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I don’t have the answer to your question, but I’m in for the specs of your misting system. That’s one hell of a powerful motor to run a residential misting system.
What flow do you need? I assume just a couple of gallons per minute.
What flow do you need? I assume just a couple of gallons per minute.
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CSRPenFab
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Do you need full remote control, or just a timer? If it's a timer, I had good luck with the Woods outdoor timer when I was setting up a Stenner pump system to automate chlorine for my pool.
If you're looking for "remote" on off capability through a phone app, or via Alexa voice commands, I'd look at the "Kasa" branded smart plugs. I have about 10 of them controlling lights throughout the house. I set them for on/off times on the app, and can also activate them with Alexa commands. Not sure if they'll work with the amps your pump will draw though...
If you're looking for "remote" on off capability through a phone app, or via Alexa voice commands, I'd look at the "Kasa" branded smart plugs. I have about 10 of them controlling lights throughout the house. I set them for on/off times on the app, and can also activate them with Alexa commands. Not sure if they'll work with the amps your pump will draw though...
mike93lx
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Holy smokes. 1hp? How big is the system?
wssix99
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We use Wyze outlets inside the house and will be looking to add this outside soon:
www.wyze.com
We use the app and program to run the schedule on our water heater circulation and on-demand functions for some other devices in the house.
Wyze Plug Outdoor | Best Wi-Fi, Outdoor Outlet & Smart Plug
Wyze made the best Wi-Fi outdoor smart plug and electrical outlet. IP64 Weather Resistant, made for outdoors.
www.wyze.com
We use the app and program to run the schedule on our water heater circulation and on-demand functions for some other devices in the house.
that switch or most of the wifi switch only handle less when it comes to inductive loads... if you click on spec it says only up to max of 1/2 hp motor.We use Wyze outlets inside the house and will be looking to add this outside soon:
Wyze Plug Outdoor | Best Wi-Fi, Outdoor Outlet & Smart Plug
Wyze made the best Wi-Fi outdoor smart plug and electrical outlet. IP64 Weather Resistant, made for outdoors.
We use the app and program to run the schedule on our water heater circulation and on-demand functions for some other devices in the house.
so basically saying for the OP, he'll need to find something that can handle inductive load of 1HP motor or 1000Watt inductive load. Not just blindly trusting the 15AMP spec.
if all else fails find your favorite switch and drive the 120V coil contactor for your needs... 1HP make it rain make it rain
Dunno , anything personally in the consumer market that does > 1000Watt or 750Watt inductive loads.rlitman
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I know, right? I ran a steel cable across my back yard, and hung a 1/2" drip irrigation mainline from it with fogging heads on it, and it works well enough for me off city water pressure.
As for remote control, I have an outdoor outlet on a dedicated circuit that I plug snow melting mats in over the winter. I have it controlled by a relay I installed in my panel:
Enclosed Relay, Class 2 Dry Contact input,120Vac pwr, 20A SPDT + Override: Electronic Relays: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Enclosed Relay, Class 2 Dry Contact input,120Vac pwr, 20A SPDT + Override: Electronic Relays: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
www.amazon.com
rlitman
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With mist? No. It works to cool off the occupants, if the humidity is below 100%. Or create a jungle theme I suppose.
Never heard of that before. Not much of an issue here I suppose. Have maybe 2 weeks of "hot"... which might be in the upper 70s... maybe touch low 80s
rlitman
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Commercial systems are often seen at theme parks where people are lined up outside in the sun. Also in grow houses.
Thanks for replies. I live in Tucson, dry desert and hot. A misting system can make the patio nice for a dinner, etc. Not something to run all the time. I'd feel bad about the water use.
So I want to be able to turn it on/off when outside easily. Pump is big and needs power so it's around the corner by A/C and fusebox for ease of power + sound isolation. Not easy to walk around and turn on/off at pump - especially after a bottle or so of wine at dinner...
I was looking at aeromist for the system. You can buy stuff ranging from $50 connected to your hose to stuff like what I'm thinking. It's one of those things where I'm thinking the cheap one's will be a constant irritant, dripping, splattering, clogging, etc and the expensive one hurts but hopefully only hurts once and I'll forget about it.
I have to put on jacket when it get's into the 80's. That's winter weather to me. I'm a desert rat.
So I want to be able to turn it on/off when outside easily. Pump is big and needs power so it's around the corner by A/C and fusebox for ease of power + sound isolation. Not easy to walk around and turn on/off at pump - especially after a bottle or so of wine at dinner...
I was looking at aeromist for the system. You can buy stuff ranging from $50 connected to your hose to stuff like what I'm thinking. It's one of those things where I'm thinking the cheap one's will be a constant irritant, dripping, splattering, clogging, etc and the expensive one hurts but hopefully only hurts once and I'll forget about it.
I was wrong on pump - it's a 3/4 hp https://www.aeromist.com/misting-pumps/direct-drive-1000-psi/direct-drive-pump-1-0-gpm-120v.html 1gpm drives about 70ft of misting pipe/misters.
I want on/off from phone or some remote control as want it "on demand". I have alot of Kasa and Wyze remote plugs but not something I think will handle a motor.
Thanks - I'll check this out!
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Last time I went to a theme park in the US was around 1996
Bush Gardens in Varginadfiler2
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I used these two items to control my compressor, it's been hooked up for about a year now and works great, The first piece is the remote control switch and the second is a relay heavy enough to be used on my compressor, Should work for you 3/4 hp motor.
Pickup any wifi switch you like, and use it to turn on/off a higher amp solid state relay: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FW16J9H/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Or here is a 30amp rated smart switch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DW9JN22/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Or here is a 30amp rated smart switch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DW9JN22/?tag=atomicindus08-20
rlitman
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If you're using an SSR, you need a heatsink and way for heat to escape. Omit this at your own peril.
As for a 30A smart switch, I do not see a HP rating, and am skeptical it will hold up.
I would appreciate thoughts on my plan. This is a bit outside my experience.
I want to turn on/off pump from phone as well as automate/set timer on it if desired.
pump will be outside by fuse box, AC, swamp cooler. I’ll add a 20a breaker and a weatherproof box for a plug for the motor. I was looking at this relay to switch on/off the plug.
I already have a muli-wire cable for 24V running from inside house in utility closet to outside at fuse box. (I have a thermostat controlling the swamp cooler driving a relay box outside by cooler/fuse box). There are extra connectors in that cable so I can run a separate 24V per to control the above relay/misting pump. I will use a std indoor plug that I can control from my phone to power on/off a 24v transformer to the relay above.
as for the plug - there are a bunch of options. I have a Philips Hub hub (zigbee) for lights around house so plan to get plug for that system. Then I could tell Alexa or Siri to turn it on or off also…
I want to turn on/off pump from phone as well as automate/set timer on it if desired.
pump will be outside by fuse box, AC, swamp cooler. I’ll add a 20a breaker and a weatherproof box for a plug for the motor. I was looking at this relay to switch on/off the plug.
Functional Devices (RIB) RIB2401SB Enclosed Relay 20Amp SPST-NO + Override 24Vac/dc/1: Electronic Relays: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Functional Devices (RIB) RIB2401SB Enclosed Relay 20Amp SPST-NO + Override 24Vac/dc/1: Electronic Relays: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
www.amazon.com
I already have a muli-wire cable for 24V running from inside house in utility closet to outside at fuse box. (I have a thermostat controlling the swamp cooler driving a relay box outside by cooler/fuse box). There are extra connectors in that cable so I can run a separate 24V per to control the above relay/misting pump. I will use a std indoor plug that I can control from my phone to power on/off a 24v transformer to the relay above.
as for the plug - there are a bunch of options. I have a Philips Hub hub (zigbee) for lights around house so plan to get plug for that system. Then I could tell Alexa or Siri to turn it on or off also…