I would put the same size fluorescent on each leg. Of course you should try it while you're there just to be sure it works and the surge doesn't interfere with the working of the light.
Of course you could always use a relay as a switch for the light on the new circuit.
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: edmcm2000@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 23:00:52 +0000
Subject: Re: [DIY] Electrical question
Of course you could always use a relay as a switch for the light on the new circuit.
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: edmcm2000@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 23:00:52 +0000
Subject: Re: [DIY] Electrical question
The thing is, I want the bulb to come on when the pump is on, and to be off when the pump is off. Ed
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> Hi all, I have a deep well with a submersible pump that runs on 240V. Could I safely install a 10W light bulb on one the 2 normally open 120V volt legs that go to make up the 240, or do I have to keep the same exact load on both legs. The reason that I want to do this is that I have a remote security camera and when I'm away I could check the light bulb to see if my pump is active when it should be irrigating the landscaping. Thank for any advice, Ed
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--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@...> wrote:
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> Hi all, I have a deep well with a submersible pump that runs on 240V. Could I safely install a 10W light bulb on one the 2 normally open 120V volt legs that go to make up the 240, or do I have to keep the same exact load on both legs. The reason that I want to do this is that I have a remote security camera and when I'm away I could check the light bulb to see if my pump is active when it should be irrigating the landscaping. Thank for any advice, Ed
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