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    Electrical q - ground wire

    I am moving motor starter/switch from DC body to the wall.
    Motor box.jpg
    Ground wire inside starter boxInside box.jpg both connected to mass with boltsMagnetic switch.jpg
    It is possible to connect ground wire outside the starter box and green wire coming to motor - connect to mass?
    Ed.

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    Dumb question I guess, but why not mount a switch and receptacle on the wall and plug the DC power cord into it.

    For my DC, I bought a Long Ranger 220v remote-control switch that I plugged into the 220 wall outlet, and plugged the DC cord into the Long Ranger. Quick and easy for about $55 or $60.
    Last edited by Jim Jones; 03-07-2010 at 7:42 PM.

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    Jim, I have same remote. Reason I am moving switch from motor to the wall - Motor will be located very high from floor - I am transforming one-stage DC to cyclone.
    When I am finished in shop - I am turning everything off.

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    Hi Eduard, the ground wire should go through your starter, then on to the motor ground connection.

    If the motor is grounded, and bolted to a metal fan assembly, the assembly will be grounded unless the motor is on rubber mounts.

    No need to ground the fan separately........Rod.

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