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Default Why use a contactor?


"DaveC"
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and the under voltage-switch is attached on the
side and turns the switch off, when the voltage
drops below a certain
value, via a mechanical rod assembly.


How does a low-voltage switch work via a
mechanical rod assembly?

Can't picture this...


Picture this: a "linear rheostat". ;)}
The shoe could be moved by the rod ass'y.
pdk