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Question Can I use a 3 pole starter for a single phase motor?
Answer Yes, but use all three poles of the starter. Wire one of the incoming power lines through two of the poles in series per the manufacturer's instructions. Wire from the T_ terminal of one pole to the L_ terminal of the other pole.

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This item was last updated on 02-17-2004
Document ID: 1026


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