Question about switches and voltage/amps

jzh797s · 21st June 2006, 06:26 AM

How do I turn off say... a 120v 8amp motor with a magnetic switch say a reed switch.

How do I limit the voltage to the to the motor so that it will move slowly.

Anything would help.

Thanks

FastEddy · 22nd June 2006, 07:05 PM

... us the reed switch to control a healthy motor control relay. (a common practice)

21st June 2006, 06:26 AM	#1
jzh797s diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MO	Question about switches and voltage/amps How do I turn off say... a 120v 8amp motor with a magnetic switch say a reed switch. How do I limit the voltage to the to the motor so that it will move slowly. Anything would help. Thanks

22nd June 2006, 07:05 PM	#2
FastEddy diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Californie	motor control on/off ... us the reed switch to control a healthy motor control relay. (a common practice)

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