What is the amperage rating of this start stop switch? Will it work on a 12-15 amp router (up to 3 1/2HP)?
358896
Hi, Works great on my 113.xxx Craftsman 1hp tablesaw. I ordered two because I am sure I will find a use for another. P.S.........I wouldn't be too concerned about the router HP rating. I think it will handle it. The max on a 15 am circuit is ....15 amps and I am sure the router is less than that.
358897
I really don't know for sure, but it is made for large "static" machines, table saws, router tables etc, I therefore see no reason for it not to work or be unsafe. A 3 1/2 hp router is "normal" for a router table although is a big beast for manual operation.
358898
I use this switch on a 15 amp motor for my bandsaw. Atleast I think it's 15 amps. Good luck. Great switch at a reasonable price.
221830
Depends a lot on our house service distance etc. Short answer it can work but you probably need to use a 20A circuit minimum to run safely. For starters the fuse size for a 1HP with 16 full load amp is 20A (16A*1.25). This allows the motor to start with nomnal load without tripping the breaker. The longer the cable the further away you are from your utility transformer the more likely you will trip the fuse as the voltage drops (which increases the amperage)
1672716
If the 15 amp device is something big to start, It will not.I cant use my 15 amp compressor (Ridgid) using this 3500 W Champion Generator.
1362379
I don't remember seeing an amp rating on this switch when I bought it. I was impressed that someone said it was capable of 'switching' at a larger gap than other switches that they had tried---and I've found that to be true--and quite adjustable in that respect. I am feeding it with a 750 DC milliamp transformer and it has not failed my in the last 4 months that it has been in operation.
2190092
I use it on a 15 amp circuit breaker but i think it's rated 12 amps. Check out this link:http://www.homedepot.com/p/Eemax-2-5-Gal-Electric-Mini-Tank-Water-Heater-EMT2-5/203985243?cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-203985243&skwcid;&kwd;=&ci;_sku=203985243&ci;_kw=&ci;_gpa=pla&ci;_src=17588969#specifications
1270033
Yes, I would say horsepower matters, but this is related to the amperage. I use this speed control on a router that is also 15 amps and it works great. I'm not sure why you would want to change the speed of a power miter saw, but this unit should work fine.
910942
I used this pressure switch on an air compressor where the motor drew only 14 amps and I set the switch to cut off at 172PSI. As long as you operate the switch within the current limits and the pressure is also within limits, then there should be no problems as I see it.
1849525
It is designed to be used on a 15amp circuit. When metered with an amp meter the highest I've seen is just under 13.5 amps.
639428
Switch has an 1800 watt maximum load recommendation. Should work as long as you do not exceed that.
1665203
Nothing on the plugs that would indicate amperage, so I can't tell you for sure. Having said that, the wire looks to be 14-2 which would mean 15 amps.
132228
I do not think using HP to compare or rate a switch works very well. The comparison needs to use amperage and voltage ratings for the equipment and switch. This switch has a rating of 16 amps at 120 volts. Use the 16 amp measurement to compare to what ever you want to electrically control.
1028673
I run it on a 15 amp circuit and haven't had any problems with it. I hope this helps.
763569
Depends on amperage--I think so. Suggest you ask GOGGLE, as I am no expert. I just know it handles my 2hp pool pump just fine and the pump pulls high amps at start up. hope this helps. RK
858635
I don't know the amperage rating of this switch. But I lnow you'll never attach an 8 guage wire to it.
1590738
My motor label says it draws 19+amps. I assume that is startup amps. I run mine on a 20 amp gfi circuit that is supplied via 12 ga wire and runs about 30 ft to the outlet where the splitter plugs in. This machine has been doing a great job for me too.
2187749
I have not found any information in Current Capacity for this switch. I would suspect between .75 and 1.5 amps at 120 VAC. I played it safe and have the switch activate a small ice cube relay that needs about 20 milliamps at 120 VAC. I would suggest doing the same.
1824539
This is a good all around switch. I've used it on a motorcycle. I'm not sure of your application, but the switch has functioned well for me with no problems. I use a relay on the run circuit,