Ghosty
Crowing
That’s exactly why I wanted to try and make my own! Every tutorial, or video I watched on other DIY ones just looked way too much as you mentioned.
Funny story... I had all almost all the parts and was putting it all together, and while testing it out is when I realized I needed the DPDT relay. I went to an electrical supply store in town because they were the only one with a DPDT in stock, and when I explained what I was doing I was told by 3 employees there that it wouldn’t work and left empty handed. I was not happy - it felt a little discriminatory, since I was just a random woman coming in there asking for a part that I couldn’t explain using the correct terminology, etc. - that’s a story for another time. Bottom line, I went home and ordered the DPDT relay and boom! Makes a complicated or expensive project into an affordable 5 part door.
I’m sure they are out there, but I couldn’t find any with the 12” stroke online other than Walmart that was within my price goal. Some have mentioned they found one on Amazon, but the ones I found there were a lot pricier.
I didn’t think about eBay! Sounds like a great find!! If I make anymore, I’ll certainly remember to check there too.
Good luck on making yours, let me know if you have any questions!
Well, you showed them! I'm still waiting on my timer and cover from China, then I'll get started. With your excellent diagrams, I doubt I'll have any issues. I got a nos GE power supply with a heavy 3 prong power cord off Ebay, and my actuator already, so it won't be long now. I'll post some pics when I'm done. Thanks a bunch!
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