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Why do they use two different switches, one for the low voltage source and another for the high voltage source, to operate electric motors such as lift machines?
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It is easier to flip a low voltage switch than a high voltage switch because they are physically smaller
It is easier to flip a low voltage switch than a high voltage switch because they are physically smaller
wally25feb
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Thanks Russ.
Does it also mean it is safer ?
Does it also mean it is safer ?
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