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Leo Lichtman
 
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Default Three phase switch for single phase?


"Ignoramus30285" wrote: (clip) Which could be just fine in a home shop
where equipments is not used constantly.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Two actions by the switch are hard on the contacts. On startup, the current
is very high. Avoid turning the motor on and then right off again. You are
not likely to switch the motor off under load, which is the other action
that is hard on a switch.

What's the worst that could happen if you use this switch? You might have
to replace it eventually. That's not worse than replacing it now. Go for
it.