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  1. #1
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    Default Machine Switches ?

    I have a woodworking Machine (Chisel Mortiser) that fell over and took the full impact to the switch .

    Complete Obliteration !

    Where can I buy one ? I'm not capable of fitting such a thing without instruction so was thinking of having the switch here and ready for the next time an Electrician is here for work .

    Its not a standard switch . Its single phase 240V magnetic switch like the three phase switches are I think . The Mortiser also has a capacitor between the switch and motor so this switch must have a lead from switch to capacitor to power that first ( I Think ?)

    Whats it called and where do I buy if possible ?

    Rob

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    Pity we couldn't get to see the front of whats left, as it's a bit hard to see if it's a rotary or 2 button on/off switch?
    Kryn
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    Quote Originally Posted by KBs PensNmore View Post
    Pity we couldn't get to see the front of whats left, as it's a bit hard to see if it's a rotary or 2 button on/off switch?
    Kryn
    Pretty sure its a two button . I'm going out to the shed soon . Ill get some better pictures.

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    Hi Rob, Guys,

    That looks like a three phase no volt switch wired to work on single phase. I'm not sure what that capacitor is supposed to be doing. 200 uf @ 125 volts I think from the picture. That diagram certainly shows a three phase circuit.
    Best Regards:
    Baron J.

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    The "magnetic switch" is known by the name: "contactor"

    The wiring diagram (3 phase) does not match the wiring, I am not sure why.

    If you are looking at purchasing a contactor you will need to ensure you have the correct
    coil voltage and current rating for this machine.

    regards,
    Paul

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    I've used one of these, seem to be OK:
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230V-19A-NVR-Motor-Stop-Start-And-Emergency-Stop-Switch-5-Pins-For-Lathe-Mill-Dr/401727643410?epid=15018407899&hash=item5d88d55f12:g:JkcAAOSw619ch1hQ

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    Quote Originally Posted by Neil317 View Post
    I've used one of these, seem to be OK:
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230V-19A-NVR-Motor-Stop-Start-And-Emergency-Stop-Switch-5-Pins-For-Lathe-Mill-Dr/401727643410?epid=15018407899&hash=item5d88d55f12:g:JkcAAOSw619ch1hQ
    Thanks for that Neil.
    Ill get one and let someone who knows what their doing have a look .
    Rob

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