Re: a/c switches

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Original poster: "Daniel McCauley by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>

Usually, you don't use switches as this point.  Just get a normal switch
capable of handling like 1A, 120VAC and then get a heavy duty relay
(contacter).  You can get a 120V relay that can handle up to 100's of amps.
This is typically how its done.

Dan



> Where can i get some switches that can take 20-30amps? i went to an auto
store
> and they had 50amp switches, i am not sure of the voltage though. Would
these
> work for 120 volts? Also, where can i get an amp meter?
> Thanks
> Adam
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