I'd be concerned about the life time of the Heath/Zenith unit switching
an inductive load like the motor. I believe that they make other units
rated for switch inductive loads though. Resistive loads are less
taxing on the switch since they don't have the same tendency to arc.

Phil

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"Dale" wrote in message


to upgrade I'm stuck with 15. I have two questions for you
electrically adept people. Question 1- The Penn State catalog lists
the "capacity" of the DC-2 at 17 amps but then says that running
amperage will be significantly less. Am I going to have problems with
breakers tripping by running this on my 15 amp circuit?


Mine is on a 15A, never a problem.


Question 2-

I'm looking at running the DC on some kind of remote and Home Depot in
my area has a Heath/Zenith Indoor/Outdoor remote light control, model
#SL-6139-C that is listed for 13 amp resistive according to the
package. Will this unit be able to handle the DC-2 or is this a
hazardous situation? Thanks for any help you can provide.


I have no idea, but it was designed for lighting, may not handle a motor
load well. . I do have the Long Ranger and it works just fine. Very handy
to have. It was about $50
Ed

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