rustyhouser
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Why does NEC require motors have overload protection in the control circuit, when heaters are located in the power circuit.??
overload protection in control circuits
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Re: overload protection in control circuits
The control circuit is what controls the contactor. It senses the overload and opens the contactor. The control circuit is a low amperage circuit controlling a much higher amperage circuit.
The control circuit is what controls the contactor. It senses the overload and opens the contactor. The control circuit is a low amperage circuit controlling a much higher amperage circuit.
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