[SeniorSitizen]

I've found electrical work to be rather shocking at unannounced times so advice to myself is to ask the experts.

I have this push pull switch I'd like to use on my table saw that has a 120 volt single phase half horse motor. The switch reads -- Rating, 75 amps., 2-28 volts, DC - - sorry about the pic size but that's all the information on it. Will this work for my 120V half horse AC motor?

 

[Kyle_in_rure]

Looks like it's only good for lower voltage DC, so it probably wouldn't be the best idea.

 

[gregzoll]

You answered your own question, by reading what the switch body states on it, as to what kind of circuit that it can be used on. Also, doubt that it is 75 amps, but 3/4 of one amp, since it is only good for a 2-28 volt Direct Current circuit.

 

[Speedy Petey]

I have this push pull switch I'd like to use on my table saw that has a 120 volt single phase half horse motor.

The switch reads -- Rating, 75 amps., 2-28 volts, DC - - sorry about the pic size but that's all the information on it. Will this work for my 120V half horse AC motor?

Sorry to sound rude, but you didn't even have to ask this question. You had your answer when you read the info on the switch.

That is an automotive/vehicle switch. Vehicles are typically 6-24V DC, hence the switch's rating.

 

[Speedy Petey]

Also, doubt that it is 75 amps, but 3/4 of one amp, since it is only good for a 2-28 volt Direct Current circuit.

It is 75A. I was surprised to see this also.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/d....oap?ck=Search_N0212_-1_-1&pt=N0212&ppt=C0335

 

[ddawg16]

Just so you understand, it's the material the contacts are made out of the determines the voltage rating. The arc you get with DC is different than AC....hence, the way the contacts are made and what they are made of is different.

Case in point.....using a relay intended for AC in a DC application can result in welded contacts very quickly.

 

[dmxtothemax]

It's probably 7.5 amps.

So no I would NOT use it for 120v ac !


your motor will need about 400w.
So you need a switch rated for minimum 4 amps at 120v.
Taking into account start up surge,
I would use a 10amp switch minimum.

 

[frenchelectrican]

The switch you posted in the photo will not work with your useage.

You will need a 120 or 240 volt rated switch which it will be simauir to that and it have to be rated minuim of 10 amp.

Some of the big box store may carry this type of switch in correct voltage range so it should be there.

Merci,
Marc

 

[kevinb70]

outlet box + your common everyday 15A wall light switch? $4 total?

or ... a foot switch

what exactly are you trying to 'rig up' with the push pull? to be able to bump the switch with your knee to turn it off?