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RBM[_3_]

On 1/29/2012 1:27 PM, wrote:
Hi all,

I have a 240V fused disconnect that I would like to use on a 120V
lathe. The disconnect has holders for two cartridge fuses, one each
for the 2 hots of your normal 240V circuit. If I used it for my 120V
lathe I could either run hot AND the neutral thru separate fuses
(which I wonder whether is a good idea) OR I could just run the hot
thru a fuse and leave the neutral continuous. What would be best?
Consider also I get a lot of lightning. I thought maybe running
neutral thru the fuse would be extra protection if lightning came up
thru the neutral. (I'm running the equipment ground continuous of
course, not fused.)

Assuming you're using this disconnect because you have it laying around,
just fuse the hot leg.