Re: (ET) $15.00 chainsaw....

[Christopher Zach <czach computer org>]

> yes be careful of electric chainsaw switches.  i burned them all out on a 
> milwaukee, using a landis converter.  when i've used the standard electrak rotary 
> inverter, i've had no problem.  harry says an electrical something could be 
> instsalled with his converter to save standard ac switches.   jon k

*nod* The Landis provides 120 volts DC if I recall correctly. Clearing 
DC with a switch is a *LOT* harder than AC, and the problems go up with 
voltage.

Never try to clear a DC load with an AC only rated switch. Also never 
use an AC only rated fuse or breaker to protect a DC circuit. Ever.

Chris


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