Water pump transformer amperage

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Water pump transformer amperage

Postby pochine » Wed May 14, 2014 9:12 pm

Anyone with the electrical know how tell me if I can use a 1.1A ( max rated) water pump with a 1.5A rated transformer. I have a spare transformer that I dont use from a Hard drive, it will save me buying a new one.
I have tried it on the pump and it works. Im just worried that I may burn it out over time.

Here is the specs:

Specifications:
1.Sizes and weight: 85.5x82x48; 250g.
2.Dimension of inlet: 20mm(1/2 inch thread).
3.Dimension of outlet: 20mm(1/2 inch thread).
4.Driving method: Brushless, Magnetic , 2 phase
5.Pump material: PA66
6.Condition of use: Continuously
7.Fluids: Water, oil, gasoline, acid and alkali solution etc
8.Max working temperature: 60 ℃
9.Power consumption: 13.2W
10.Rated voltage: 12Vdc
11.Voltage used: 12Vdc
12.Max rated current: 1.1A
13.Max flow rate: 840L/H
14.Max Static Head: 3.0m(9.7ft)
15.Noise: <35dB
16.Water proof class: IP68(can be submersible installed)
17.Life span: More than 30000hrs
18.Power supply:Solar panel; DC electric source; battery
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Re: Water pump transformer amperage

Postby APR » Wed May 14, 2014 9:27 pm

pochine wrote:Anyone with the electrical know how tell me if I can use a 1.1A ( max rated) water pump with a 1.5A rated transformer.


Provided the transformer is 12v you are OK as the ampage capability of the transformer at 1.5 amp is higher than the 1.1 amp demand of the pump.
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Re: Water pump transformer amperage

Postby Yummyrum » Wed May 14, 2014 9:44 pm

:text-+1: sounds like a good safety margin to me too....you'll be fine :handgestures-thumbupleft:
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Re: Water pump transformer amperage

Postby pulsetech » Wed May 14, 2014 10:13 pm

Its fine so long as its 12 vdc not 12 vac. If you have run the pump and it works your good to go.
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Re: Water pump transformer amperage

Postby pochine » Thu May 15, 2014 11:36 am

Cheers folks.... that will save me $25.......:handgestures-thumbupleft:
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