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How do you wire electric motor to an on and off and on switch?

April 26, 2017Electric motor Switch wire

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How do you wire electric motor to an on and off and on switch?

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Very much depends on the motor. Most have very large surge currents (compared to running) when switched on and large back EMF’s when switched off. But, a home is littered with motors that are swtiched on normal mains switches – washing machine, vacuum cleaner, food mixer, coffee grinder, various fans, etc etc. etc.