RE: Knife switch

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Original poster: "Luke" <Bluu-at-cox-dot-net> 

Tried both McMaster-dot-com and local store  no luck.

Luke Galyan
Bluu-at-cox-dot-net

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Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:01 AM
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Subject: Re: Knife switch

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
  >
  >