Source needed for 5 hp planer manual switch
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Hi all. Just signed up. Was snail mail fw subscriber from 1992 to 1997. Still have every issue! I have to add a switch to our 5 hp planer. Having trouble finding switch, any ideas? I don’t really need a magnetic contactor just an old school switch.
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Welcome, kanelr! For a 5 hp motor, you are out of the standard switch realm and into starter/contactor territory. Grizzly, Grainer and McMaster=Carr, as well as your local electrical supply house, has what you need. The simplest way is to use a manual starter. It looks like a magnetic starter, but doesn't use a relay.
Thanks!
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