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Circuit breakers do not trip at 80% of rated current. 15A receptacles may be used on 20A branch circuits since a 20A plug will not fit. However a dedicated(single receptacle) branch circuit must have a 20A receptacle. FWIW 20A receptacles will accept both 20A and 15A plugs.(the pin configuration is...

I dont disagree ,,, My point to the issue was,,,,, until the resistance reaches a certain load the current is drawn from the outer skin of the wire. A LED bulb doesnt have the resistance to draw from the center. A dragging motor will need more electric and more electrons ,,needing more of the condu...

This is fun, but I think we all agree the OP should toss the cord reel?

73 Ely

[...] reason being is electric current travels along the out side of a wire , a antenna ,,wire terminal ,,,,or metal object , by soldering the ends you bring all these lose ends back into one [...] JMO Reasonable people may differ on the pros/cons of soldering vs. crimping... but please take the &q...

Wow -- lots to consider here.... First, if you use a 20A breaker, then you must have ALL the circuit wiring 12 ga -- NOT 14 ga. Also all receptacles on the circuit must be rated at 20A (one of slots looks like a "T" on its side) -- NOT 15A receptacles... otherwise, keep the 15A breaker... ...

The sound is very mechanical like the sheave rubbing on the the motor bracket. That should not effect the start up but should be corrected. Ed Did you follow-up on the cause and remedy for that scraping noise? That did not sound normal from my experience... Like so much troubleshooting, fix the kno...

You could check with Skip at http://mkctools.com/mark%20v%20parts.htm -- He will upgrade your quill for $95 ---- Also better than $180!!!

73 Ely

You could check with Skip at http://mkctools.com/mark%20v%20parts.htm -- He will upgrade your quill for $95 ---- Also better than $180!!!

73 Ely

P[...] I am surprised that SS does not use sealed bearings in the Power Pro. [...] Bill V Especially for the idler shaft, which is smack in the middle of the dusty, unfiltered cooling air intake to the powerhead... 73 After all these many years that this hardware configuration has been operational,...

wa2crk wrote:P[...] I am surprised that SS does not use sealed bearings in the Power Pro. [...]
Bill V

Especially for the idler shaft, which is smack in the middle of the dusty, unfiltered cooling air intake to the powerhead...

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