I am using the four ports already and I need one more for my last remodel. Is there a device I can use to add an extra port somehow?
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Thanks for replying. Could you please guide me on how to accomplish it? I would really appreciate it.
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You can control an actuator using a high voltage AUX relay using this circuit. Aux relays use two wires - 24 VDC and ground. Valve actuators use three wires - two 24 VAC lines and ground. AC on one line will turn the valve one way and AC on the other line will turn the valve the other way.
You could use the Aux relay to control the 24 VAC so that it will turn the valve using the following circuit. But normal Aux relays won't work as they do not have any Normally Closed contacts. You need a relay that has NC and NO contacts.
Thats amazing thanks ! do you have the model number of the relay that I should buy? Thanks again.You can control an actuator using a high voltage AUX relay using this circuit. Aux relays use two wires - 24 VDC and ground. Valve actuators use three wires - two 24 VAC lines and ground. AC on one line will turn the valve one way and AC on the other line will turn the valve the other way.
You could use the Aux relay to control the 24 VAC so that it will turn the valve using the following circuit. But normal Aux relays won't work as they do not have any Normally Closed contacts. You need a relay that has NC and NO contacts.
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Look for an OMRON 24V DC relay coil with NO and NC contacts.
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This is probably the same. I prefer amazon.com
Js,
The coil voltage on the EasyTouch relays is 24 Volts DC . This may or may not turn on a 24 volt AC relay. I have never tried it.
Some relays are ambidextrous.
Thanks,
Jim R.
The coil voltage on the EasyTouch relays is 24 Volts DC . This may or may not turn on a 24 volt AC relay. I have never tried it.
Some relays are ambidextrous.
Thanks,
Jim R.
If you want a single pole double throw (SPDT) relay with a coil voltage of 24 volts DC, digikey has many options.
Use the filter to specify the relay properties.
The voltage being switched doesn't matter.
Use the filter to specify the relay properties.
The voltage being switched doesn't matter.
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Also take a look at the following post where they tap 24vac from the ET instead of another transformer.
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Js,
The original idea to use a separate 24 VAC transformer was just because at the time my EasyTouch was still new, and I did not want to screw with any possible damage that might void the warranty. I still like the idea of a separate 24 VAC transformer as you never have to worry about overloading the EasyTouch's 24 VAC supply, but others have used the EasyTouch's 24 VAC supply with no reported issues. Either way, the basic circuit is the same.
Thanks,
Jim R.
The original idea to use a separate 24 VAC transformer was just because at the time my EasyTouch was still new, and I did not want to screw with any possible damage that might void the warranty. I still like the idea of a separate 24 VAC transformer as you never have to worry about overloading the EasyTouch's 24 VAC supply, but others have used the EasyTouch's 24 VAC supply with no reported issues. Either way, the basic circuit is the same.
Thanks,
Jim R.
Making this change myself would void the guarantee on my motherboard?You can control an actuator using a high voltage AUX relay using this circuit. Aux relays use two wires - 24 VDC and ground. Valve actuators use three wires - two 24 VAC lines and ground. AC on one line will turn the valve one way and AC on the other line will turn the valve the other way.
You could use the Aux relay to control the 24 VAC so that it will turn the valve using the following circuit. But normal Aux relays won't work as they do not have any Normally Closed contacts. You need a relay that has NC and NO contacts.
Js,
See my post #13,
If you don't cut the original wires inside the EasyTouch, I can't see why it would void any warranty on the EasyTouch itself.
Driving an actuator with an external 24 VAC power source would be the same as controlling anything that is externally controlled.
Thanks,
Jim R.
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