[TowerTalk] Control box

[Mickey Baker]

This is the switch I used for several years. I might still have it....

Bremas Spring Drum Switch with Wiring Harness | Boat Lift Warehouse
<https://boatliftwarehouse.com/product/bremas-spring-drum-switch-red-handle-with-wiring-harness-16ft-cord-with-gfci-120v/>

Mickey Baker, N4MB
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
*“The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling
that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one
to aspire to lead." Robert K. Greenleaf*


On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 3:56 PM BRUCE FORD <ks9u at aol.com> wrote:

> Thanks all for the grmatreplies and solutions to what is probably not a
> real issue. Mickey I like the boat switch idea. Is it good for about 15A
> when raising the tower and what model did you buy?  My controller is not
> really in bad shape but with a 210 ft run to the tower I think I am better
> off at 220. I also replaced the OE 4 wire motor but it came with 7 wires
> and my electrical prowess is really limited to car wiring and basic 110/220
> house wiring I am loosing the battle on making the tower go up but it goes
> down great…HI HI!. There is also an electric friction brake but even I
> figured that out. Thanks again all for the help
>
> Bruce
>
> On Aug 27, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Mickey Baker <fishflorida at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Bruce,
>
> There's nothing special about the Triasto motor controller. I replaced
> mine (corroded) with a motor controller for a boat lift. Likely your motor
> is reversible with 120V by swapping the motor start capacitor connection
> with a switch - so it starts in the opposite direction. This inverts the
> phase of the start. Here's a simple explanation:
> https://www.woodgears.ca/motors/reversing.html
>
> Most manual boat lifts use a switch made by Bremas to do this. I have one
> of these that came in a nice gray box and cable - I can step back from the
> tower to lower it. If I wanted, there are other switches for remote control
> of boat lifts that will work perfectly. Here are a few diagrams for motors
> that may be similar to yours..
> http://boatliftinstructions.com/files/AMSDrumSwitch115230.jpg
>
>
> Mickey Baker, N4MB
> Palm Beach Gardens, FL
> *“The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling
> that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one
> to aspire to lead." Robert K. Greenleaf*
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 24, 2022 at 5:07 PM BRUCE FORD via TowerTalk <
> towertalk at contesting.com> wrote:
>
>> I have resurrected my 40+ year old Tristao motoized tower and was
>> wondering if anyone has a motorized tower with damage or they have given up
>> on and want to part with the on tower control box.. Mine still appears to
>> work but finding anyone skilled enough to help me get it switched to 220
>> and wired to the new motor has really become a full time job that has tried
>> my limited aged patience. The box is as old as the tower and everything
>> does appear to switch properly but I can find nothing on getting it to 220
>> and wired properly . I know I can most likely do a lot of damage trying
>> but……..would like to skip that part if possible. This is just a thought but
>> I need to get it running as I hear a rumor around here in SE Wis that
>> winter is only a few months away.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>   Bruce K9RO
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