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It depends on what your definition of a normal relay is. If it is a small plug in relay to control the motor's contactor then there is no point. All pump motors need control to start and stop the pump. Whether it is done from a pressure switch or a float system it doesn't matter they both should control the motor's contactor and not the pump directly. Most small relays do not have the amp capacity in their contacts to handle inductive loads. Using a motor contactor also has the benefit to protect the motor with overload protection. Using the overload contacts in series with the control device allows the pump to go off line should an overload occur.

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Q: Can you use normal relay to start a single phase motor pump?
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