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Kurt Ullman

In article ,
(Chris Lewis) wrote:

According to Kurt Ullman :
In article ,
(Chris Lewis) wrote:

If replacing, go to a proper electrical supply and ask for a
switch with a "HP rating" at least as big as the pump HP rating.

I got it at Ace, but if this was goes South, I'll try that the
next time. I got this message after doing all the work. ALso, the switch
I got is pretty the same one and the what I took out when the pool
people replaced the switch about 5 years ago.

On the original and/or replacement, examine the switch very carefully.

It may have voltage/amperage and voltage/HP ratings listed on it.
The "better" quality switches you should be using often have them
stamped on the switch or a label.

It was 10 amp, 120 or 110 volts (can't remember right off). There
was also a 20 amp side, but since the rating on the motor was less than
that, I figured I was probably okay.

Being a Canadian, I don't know Ace hardware, but if they cater to farmers
& their requirements as I suspect, it may well be the proper switch. If from
the automotive section, probably not ;-)

Ace is a smaller, neighborhood chain. As opposed to the big boxes
like Home Depot and Lowes.