Hi All,
I'm on the home stretch for getting my GL Push/Pull Processor up and running. I have just about everything done and am now on to the wiring. I am pretty confident with wiring when it comes to my car but I have done little wiring that runs off of home current.

Here is what I have-

I used a 8x8x4 plastic junction box to hold all of my switches and controllers. I have 2 PIDs mounted in it as well. I'm pretty comfortable wiring the PIDs. The main question I have is how to hook up power to everything. I'm planning on buying a regular 3 prong wire to plug into an outlet. I am hoping to get 10 guage. This contains three wires.

I have 4 pumps and 2 PIDs that need power to them. I have 6 switches installed in the junction box as well. I figured I would have one main power switch. One to turn on power to both PIDs and one switch for each pump. Three of the pumps are Taco circulators with two wires and it seems it does not matter which one is hot. The 4th pump is a blue NT type.

I am assuming I have some sort of junction that feeds everything that needs power. Hook the power from the wall through the main switch, than to the junction. Then the junction to each switch. Then the switch to the device. What should I do with the return wire from each device? Does it matter which wire from the wall I use for power?

Thanks!
Ryan

Hi Graplr,
Have a look at THIS schematic I did for Drewry's Push/pull. Bob_98SR5 made a much easier to read version of it(compared to my hen scratching!), if he still has it I have asked if he can post it here...
It will give you a good idea how to get started.
To determine what size wire you will need for the feed you must calculate how much load you have. If you give me the size of your heaters and the FLA (full load amps) found on your motor nameplates I can tell you what size wire your going to need.

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What should I do with the return wire from each device? Does it matter which wire from the wall I use for power?

If you are are using 120V you can only switch or control the hot or black wire. All the white wires will simply connect strait to the loads, A look at the above mentioned schematic will help you to understand what I am talking about...
Dont hesitate to ask any questions that come up as you get going.
Jon

per Jon's request

Thanks Bob!

3 phase is so more my speed. I've been working on bigger equipment too long. lol.