HS-110 smart plug

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HS-110 smart plug
HS-110 smart plug
2017-10-27 23:36:49
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Can I run an Ice eater motor (9amps 120 volts) with a Hs-110 smart plug. I see it rated for 15 amps. would surge on a 9 amp motor be a problem?
Thanks in advance.
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Re:HS-110 smart plug
2017-10-30 14:46:38
The 15A is the maximum load for HS110, so 9A is ok to use on it.
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2017-10-30 20:22:41
Motors can be a bit tricky, the surge on startup can sometimes spark weld the contacts together and the relay will stop working. It is a fairly low end mechanical relay so probably will give out eventually. Unless it's been specifically protected against surge current flying snow?
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2017-10-31 00:52:08
Thanks for the response. What can be used to protect against surge current?
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2017-10-31 23:04:33
The motor is an inductive load which can generate large voltage spikes when the relay opens. There's a good discussion here on ways to control it http://www.yoctopuce.com/EN/article/relay-and-inductive-loads though unless you're into electronics and willing to modify it's a bit tricky. You might just use till it fails (if it ever does, depends how much you use it), then crack it open and replace the relay - I'm guessing but it's probably < $2. Another option is to use the TP Link to control a relay design for motors.
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2019-01-25 17:01:58

I too need its motor ratings for their products. Motor draws 6 times the amps at start up and is an inductive (magnetic) load (vs. resistive). The sure fire solution I can think of now is to energyze a power relay and the power relay will turn on a air compressor motor, swimming pool motor or such. Any better ideas?

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