"robobass" wrote in message
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I have a Sheppach table saw which constantly blows the fuse on startup. On
the motor it says 14.5 amps at 230 volts, which I interpret to be about 4
1/2 horsepower. I share my power with a bathroom fixtures supplier, and they
have the keys to the fuse box. Daytimes it's no problem. They are friendly
enough about switching my power back on. But, if they aren't there and the
power goes off, then I'm stuck for the day. People have suggested UPS's, but
I don't see any fit for my application. Any way to simply limit the current
spike for this motor on startup?

while not "simple", here's one method

http://www.baldor.com/pdf/manuals/834-602.pdf