jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 14, 2018 14:51:25 GMT -5
$11 at Home Depot. Nice weather since spring is moving in. Why not move it outside
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Post by Peruano on Apr 14, 2018 18:12:38 GMT -5
Is it a switch or a gfi that you are using as a switch?
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 14, 2018 19:21:32 GMT -5
Is it a switch or a gfi that you are using as a switch? It is a gfi being used as a switch. On a 1/4 HP motor. I'm sure paragraphs of electrical codes can be cited against me. I can say it has been working reliably and is only installed when running my lapper outside so totally temporary and in my presence at all times. The alternative was a waterproof switch box that would have to spend a lot of time out in the weather. This guy lives his life in climate controlled conditions except when on the job. With our SE US humidity I think I will pass on that arrangement. Curious how long it will last, No heat build up noted. Seems to be working fine.
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Post by Peruano on Apr 15, 2018 7:12:20 GMT -5
My question was not a criticism. I've often wondered if using things that are meant to protect (including surge protectors) as switches (i.e. something that say reset instead of "on") was legit. I suspect they are not made for frequent tripping and hence might fail faster than a normal switch, but none of those I've used have ever failed. I definitely approve of gfi use wherever you feel the need and if it functions as a switch too, consider it an extra benefit. On a side subject, I was told by an electronics guy that mineral oil was a nonconductor and hence I did not have to worry about the switches that I constantly got oil on when I'm turning off my trim saw. So rest easy if your switch gets oil on it.
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Post by MrP on Apr 15, 2018 7:31:17 GMT -5
My question was not a criticism. I've often wondered if using things that are meant to protect (including surge protectors) as switches (i.e. something that say reset instead of "on") was legit. I suspect they are not made for frequent tripping and hence might fail faster than a normal switch, but none of those I've used have ever failed. I definitely approve of gfi use wherever you feel the need and if it functions as a switch too, consider it an extra benefit. On a side subject, I was told by an electronics guy that mineral oil was a nonconductor and hence I did not have to worry about the switches that I constantly got oil on when I'm turning off my trim saw. So rest easy if your switch gets oil on it. The mineral oil is non conductive, it is the the dirt and other crap that you get in it that is conductive............................MrP
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