On Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:29:46 -0400, Bob Engelhardt
wrote:

I'm in the process of modifying an electric clothes dryer. I want to
switch 21A, 240v current, but I don't have, and can't find, a switch
with that capacity.


So, if I use a 2 pole 15A rated switch, parallel its poles, & never
break the current with it, could it carry 21A?

I dunno, but if you've got room, these are rated 30A @ 600VAC.

http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/114/...e/7657kp3l.gif

7657K23
Manual Motor Switch 3 Pole, 3 Ph, Open Frame Enclosure, Toggle
Operator
In stock at $51.36 Each

I've got a bunch of them -- $10 each + shipping if you're interested.
They're new.

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Ned Simmons