Starter Switch for a Kitty 636 Planner Thicknesser

[Norman FrodshamParticipant @normanfrodsham35139]

I have an old Kitty P/T 636, the machine works well apart from the starter switch which has just packed in. I live in New Zealand so the chance of finding the same switch is remote. It appears to be a no volt release, capacitor start 240 V single phase. any ideas how I might get round this as the machine is to good to scrap.

Norm

[Norman FrodshamParticipant @normanfrodsham35139]

[Brian MorehenParticipant @brianmorehen85290]

Any Electrcal store will be able to advise you on a suitable replacement , If in the UK no problem New Zealand I dont now what is available?

Good Luck Brian M

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

If the switch is neatly fitted into the body casting you probably won't find a like for like replacement. However you can just get a NVR switch for the same size motor HP or current consumption and put it in a box. As a TP doesn't run in reverse it makes the wiring easier but if you don't understand electrical things you will have to find a professional.

[EmgeeParticipant @emgee]

Check this previous post, plenty of info there.

Kity W oodwork Machine Switch Again

Emgee

[Bruce EdneyParticipant @bruceedney59949]

Hi Norm

What does the switch look like?

And where in NZ are you located?

Cheers

Bruce

[larry phelan 1Participant @larryphelan1]

Don't think it needs to be fitted into the machine, any standard NVR switch to suit the HP should be OK..

I had a similar problem with a garden shredder last year, switch was built in, so I just by-passed it and fitted a new switch with its own mounting box. Problem solved !

[Russell EberhardtParticipant @russelleberhardt48058]

Would something like this be what you're looking for. What is the power rating of the motor?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250V-Universal-KJD20-2-NVR-Safety-Switch-Emergency-Stop-Saftey-Cut-Off-Killer-To/232472053773?epid=2217195796&hash=item36206a080d:g:AvEAAOSwqAldZQWQ

Russell

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