View Full Version : Where to find relay?
redump
Jul 2, 2009, 09:16 AM
Hi, I'm looking for a relay that can handle 6 gauge wire, it must be for 120v 75-100 amp,and be triggered by a 120v signal. I have a garage a ways down from the house and I'm trying to see if there's an alternate method from the manual power transfer switch box. This way all I have to do is flip a switch and the garage is powered.
tkrussell
Jul 2, 2009, 09:38 AM
You are looking for a contactor, not a relay.
#6 wire is only good for 55 to 65 amps, you plan to use this for 75-100 amps?
Are you sure you this is what you want to do?
A contactor in the 100 amp range is not cheap:
Electrical > Starters and Contactors > Magnetic Contactors > Contactor,NEMA Size 3 : Grainger Industrial Supply (http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1H464)
There are other brands and other distributors, price may be close to this.
redump
Jul 2, 2009, 10:34 AM
Sorry, it's @ 50 amps, I guess I went crazy with that number.
stanfortyman
Jul 2, 2009, 10:58 AM
My question is why do you need to turn the garage off, and if you do why not just flip the breaker?
tkrussell
Jul 2, 2009, 02:27 PM
After re-reading the question:
alternate method from the manual power transfer switch box.
Looks like an you want an automatic transfer switch?
Get back with better details of what your planning.