TIME DELAY RELAY

In time-delay relays, bimetallic strips are heated with an electrical resistance mounted near or
around them. The strips expand when heated. When they expand, they make contact and
complete the circuit with their contacts closed (see Fig. 14-9). The time delay can be adjusted by
the resistance of the heater unit. This type of unit is different from that shown as a protector in
Fig. 14-7.
The heating element in Fig. 14-7 causes the circuit to open and protect the motor. The time-delay
relay is used to make sure that certain things take place within the refrigeration cycle before
another is commenced.

Time delays also come in epoxy-encapsulated units. They will meet requirements for numerous
applications. They are a simple two wire hookup usually and will work with the anticipator-type
thermostat. One of those is shown in Fig. 19-12. It is specifically designed to control the
circulating fan in heat pumps, air conditioners, and forced air systems. The table contained in the
figure indicates the specifics of the units and their variety.