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  1. September 13th, 2006, 06:33 PM #1
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    WHEN IS A MOTOR RATED SWITCH REQUIRED?

    Does a residential well pump require a horsepower rated switch to control it, or is a general purpose switch sufficient?
  2. September 15th, 2006, 03:24 PM #2
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    you can use a regular switch as long as it is rated 125% greater than the FLA of the motor.
    (12 amps on a 15 amp switch)
    CEC 2006-section 28-500(3)(b)
    28-602(3)(e)
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