12 volt 5 second timer

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Saltwater redneck

New Member

• Jan 16, 2012

• #1

I am in need of a simple timer for my remote start on a generator. I would really like to just buy something that will work, anything between 4 to 10 seconds should do the job. I am not very knowledgable with building circuits but I guess I could handle it if I have to.
Thanks
Lee

 

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Saltwater redneck

New Member

• Jan 16, 2012

• #2

I think I found something, it looks like it will even handle the load of the actuator without a extra relay. If you know of something better please let me know
Thanks
Lee

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cowboybob

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• Jan 16, 2012

• #3

Looks a little light duty, although claims to handle 8A at 28VDC.

Do you know the initial current draw of your generator starter motor?

The initial startup current for any motor starter is quite high, especially as it has to overcome the inertia of both the starter motor AND the engine. The first full compression stroke draws the highest.

 

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Saltwater redneck

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• Jan 16, 2012

• #4

The timer is for a solenoid to actuate the choke, I am pretty sure the draw will be under 8A @12vdc.

 

cowboybob

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• Jan 17, 2012

• #5

Looks good to me. Couldn't even begin to put that rig together for yourself for that price.

Given that it's for your generator (emergency, I presume), I'd buy two, keep one as a spare.

 

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KeepItSimpleStupid

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• Jan 17, 2012

• #6

Is the solenoid pulled off after the delay or pulled on for the delay. Is it Delay then ON or ON for delay