Where's a good spot to get 12vdc-120vac relays? (Calgary)

Delphinus · #1 03-26-2013, 02:51 AM

Where's a good spot in Calgary to look for switch relays? My Tunze topup pump failed, second one in a row so looking to try a relay switch to use a powerhead instead.

11purewater · #2 03-26-2013, 02:52 AM

James electric

Jeff000 · #3 03-26-2013, 03:35 AM

How long are they lasting. Tunze has a great warranty. Although it's odd that they would fail like that.

But any electrical wholesaler in town will have what you are looking for.

Delphinus · #4 03-26-2013, 03:49 AM

Thanks, I'll check out James Electric. I had hoped maybe Active Components but their website shows order times of 1-2 weeks for pretty much everything listed.

The pump lasted 6 weeks. It runs, but just doesn't push water. I don't know if this is typical but the original did the same thing (but after almost 2 years of use so that's not too bad). Even if Tunze were to warrantee something though, I need something in place before the weekend. So I was hoping a relay would just do the trick in the meantime.

banditpowdercoat · #5 03-26-2013, 04:16 AM

If ya want a really good relay, but there larger, but the bases can be screwed down, Go to electrical wholsaler like Eecoll or Westburne and get a Omron Relay
like this, 12v coil voltage, but good to 10A @ 120v 2 NO 2 NC contacts too

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMRON-MK2P-I...-/130742691005

PS Gotten years outa usin my Maxi-Jet as a ATO pump

Delphinus · #6 03-26-2013, 04:22 AM

Thank Bandit. Sounds promising for sure.

Yeah, I'm surprised that Tunze doesn't make it a little easier. I actually tried to order the Tunze relay on J&L's Boxing Week sale but they sent it with a European plug. I thought about modding it because I figure a relay is a relay but I opted for a return and swapped it for another DC pump.

The DC pumps are fine (when they work) but totally unserviceable. Not sure what is up with it, but there is literally no way to see what's going on inside to figure out why it isn't pushing water with any gusto.

lastlight · #7 03-26-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

I had hoped maybe Active Components but their website shows order times of 1-2 weeks for pretty much everything listed.

I once ordered a transformer from Active over the phone and the guy on the phone asked me like 3 times if I was sure I wanted it shipped to me. I didn't understand why until I was driving around up north that weekend and my wife is like... isn't that the place you just ordered from!? they're right in town!