Inflatables?

[rrowan]

Hi Folks,

Do you CC your inflatables? I see some sample sequences where there are inflatables on the channels and was wondering if the fan and lights are being controlled or did you split out the lights and just control that?

Does the ssr or ssroz boards have any problems with powering up inflatables?

Thanks

Rick R.

[Macrosill]

You need to split the light from the fan motor. Otherwise the light will flash on and the inflatable would not be inflated. I do this on mine and it works well. I put the fan motor on an extension cord that is always on. This solves a lot of issues with the carousel and snowglobe types

[Matt]

The SSRs may or may not have a problem powering the fan motor - I don't think inductive loads are recommended for it.

-Matt

[Macrosill]

Just to clarify,
I do not put the fan motors on relays. The motors are on 24/7 powered directly from an outdoor outlet.

[rrowan]

Thanks Brian,

That makes more sense then turning the fan on and off.. (duh to me....)

Rick R.