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    Remote Switch for Compressor w/ Mag Starter

    if any one can provide some insight to the above I'd really appreciate it...
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    Remote Switch for Compressor w/ Mag Starter

    Thanks for all the help again and sorry for the delay I have been out of town. Ok so it looks like I will have to go with plan B. I understand having a hot lead from whatever lead is not going to the pressure switch (L2 in my case) but how would I go about running a hot lead from the pressure...
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    Remote Switch for Compressor w/ Mag Starter

    Ahh okay that makes sense. Just to be clear what spades would I then connect to on the mag starter so that the meter would run only when the motor is actually running? Thanks for the help.
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    Remote Switch for Compressor w/ Mag Starter

    As a continuation to this setup, I was hoping that by "tapping" into the line after the pressure switch I would be able to wire in a hobbs meter; however, it fails to start. The line voltage reads 247 before the pressure switch and my meter states its operating voltage is 120 to 240 volts so I...
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    Remote Switch for Compressor w/ Mag Starter

    Yea it is, I guess that's what you get for buying the lower end model... I believe the FLA is 21, not 100% sure
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    Remote Switch for Compressor w/ Mag Starter

    Ok just to be clear then, would it be acceptable to run 14 gauge romex to the snap switch? It is out of view so I am using a non-fused disconnect as shown below will do, was planning on perhaps installing a ground bar Its a quincy QT54 and the motor lists it as SPL. It doesn't need a...
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    Remote Switch for Compressor w/ Mag Starter

    Hi guys, new to the forum and hoping for a little guidance. I am setting up a Quincy compressor w/ a Eaton magnetic starter in the basement that I would like to be able to remotely activate in the garage. I was wondering what would be the best way to go about this. I would prefer to do this...
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