Re: Knife switch

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Original poster: "Gary  Weaver" <gary350-at-earthlink-dot-net> 

McMaster Carr has them.  The local hardware store here has them too.


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Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 7:17 PM
Subject: Re: Knife switch


 > Original poster: Esondrmn-at-aol-dot-com
 >
 > In a message dated 2/9/04 7:11:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,
 > tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes:
 >
 >
 > >Original poster: "Luke" <Bluu-at-cox-dot-net>
 > >
 > >Can any one tell me where I can buy some Knife Switches?
 > >
 > >I think I am using the right term for them.
 > >
 > >The type of switch that has a handle and when the handle is pulled a
 > >portion of the conductor comes with it.  This portion of the conductor
 > >pivots at the other end.  When the handle is pushed back down, the
 > >conductor wedges between two pieces of copper.
 > >
 > >Hope this is a clear enough description.
 > >
 > >Thanx
 > >
 > >Luke Galyan
 > >Bluu-at-cox-dot-net
 >
 >
 > Luke,
 >
 > I use a disconnect box that is used for a well pump application.  240 v ac
 > and rated at about 40 to 50 amps.  It has a handle on the outside and a
 > dual knife switch inside.
 >
 > Ed Sonderman
 >
 >