"Ignoramus18221" wrote in message
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On 2009-07-06, Buerste wrote:
Imagine a simple fractional hp DC gearmotor with a torque limiter or
torque
limiting clutch that powers a small machine at 60 or so RPM. Lets say
the
machine jams and the torque limiting device kicks out. How can I
cheaply,
easily sense this condition and turn off the motor?

use an appropriately sized breaker?

But once the limiter trips, will the motor draw enough overage to pop a
breaker?