Wiring a multi-switch to a swamp cooler requires a deep understanding of the technical specifications and advanced hands-on details. Swamp coolers typically have a five-wire application, with three different settings: low speed for the motor, high speed for the motor, and a pump setting. To wire a multi-switch to a swamp cooler, you first need to determine which wire is common, often the white one. This can be done by testing the individual settings and using a tester to identify the wires with power.
Identifying the Common Wire
To determine the common wire, you can follow these steps:
- Turn the switch to one of the settings that isolates an individual setting, such as vent high, vent low, or pump.
- Use a voltage tester to check which wires have power. The wire that has power in all the settings is the common wire, typically the white one.
Wiring the Multiswitch to the Swamp Cooler
Once you have identified the common wire, you can proceed to wire the multiswitch to the swamp cooler. The wire connections are as follows:
| Wire Color | Connection |
|---|---|
| White | Common wire |
| Black | Hot wire for high-power setting |
| Red | Low wire for low-power setting |
| Green | Ground wire |
| Yellow | Water pump wire |
On the cooler side:
- The black wire connects to the blower motor via a junction.
- The white wires or neutral connect to the common junction point on the water pump and the white connection point on the switch.
- The green wire functions as the ground and connects to the ground points, held in place by a nut.
On the switch side:
- The black wire connects to the L1 terminal.
- The 1 terminal is for the red wire that connects to the low-power side of the blower.
- The 2 terminal is the connection point for the yellow wire going to the water pump power or hot terminal.
- The C connection is the black wire connecting to the blower for the high-power connection.
It is crucial to ensure that the black wire or hot wire is connected correctly, as it is the sensitive issue in the wiring process.
Working with a Professional
If you are not comfortable with wiring, it is recommended to work with a professional like Premier Industries, Inc. to wire your evaporative cooler switch. Premier’s technicians are fully licensed electricians and can handle the installation, wiring, and clean-up, ensuring that the connection is done correctly and up to professional standards.
Premier Industries, Inc. has a team of experienced technicians who can provide expert guidance and ensure that the wiring is done safely and efficiently. They have a deep understanding of the technical specifications and can help you navigate the advanced details of wiring a multiswitch to a swamp cooler.
Conclusion
Wiring a multiswitch to a swamp cooler involves determining the common wire, connecting the wires correctly on both the cooler and switch sides, and ensuring that the hot wire is connected properly. If you are not comfortable with the wiring process, it is recommended to work with a professional like Premier Industries, Inc. to ensure that the connection is done correctly and up to professional standards.