Wiring an aquarite

[Poolsean]

The black box is just a junction box to make the connection from the transformer to the light. You shouldn't have anything other than wires from the light and wires from the transformer, wire nutted together.

[BND]

Ok, i am going to switch that black lead on line 1 to load 2 and test the switching system first, cant imagine it would hurt anything.
I wonder if this odd wiring scheme has anything to do with the manual switches?
I.E how do those switches bybass the timer mechanism and turn the pump motor on?

[BND]

Is there any chance this weird wirinf setup could mean the motor is wired for 120?
Is a pentair whisperflo. (1.5)
I havent taken off the protective plate on the motor, what should i look for?
I havent swicth the lead to a load 2 yet.

[Poolsean]

The part number on the Intermatic Time Clock, T104, indicates that it's for 220 volts. The motor that activates the mechanical switch is specifically 220 volts, so it shouldn't be 120 volts.

[BND]

I switched the lead to load 2.
Now i can turn the pump on only with the manual lever behind the timer wheel.
If the pump is off (by that lever) i CAN turn the pump on and off using the toggle switch.
The x-10 remote does not work.

Now that i think about it, he "pump switch"( kind of a flat switch) is an x-10 switch.

So the must be some wiring going on somewhere to enable that to work.
I think then i should put that lead back, but wire the aquarite to load 2 and 4.

[Poolsean]

I would recommend finding out the load capability of the X-10 unit to ensure that you don't over do that device. Most likely you'll have enough amperage on the X10 to connect the pump and Aquarite. Therefore, I would recommend that you connect the Aquarite to the SAME terminals that the pump is connected. Just remember though, that one line is constantly HOT and sending power through it...which means be careful!

[BND]

I would recommend finding out the load capability of the X-10 unit to ensure that you don't over do that device. Most likely you'll have enough amperage on the X10 to connect the pump and Aquarite. Therefore, I would recommend that you connect the Aquarite to the SAME terminals that the pump is connected. Just remember though, that one line is constantly HOT and sending power through it...which means be careful!

I have an electrician( who does all the work for a local pool store that i trust) coming this following afternoon to just take a look.
The ratings for the switch should be one it somewhere would guess.
That said, it wont HURT the aquarite to have constant power on one lead all the time then?
I suppose it is only turned on by the flow switch so it should'nt.

i do appreciate all your input.