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Re: motorized slide choke

Posted By: John Anderson
Date: Saturday, 30 September 2006, at 3:40 p.m.

In Response To: motorized slide choke (Larry Wood)

> If anyone has a motorized slide choke how do
> you like it and, Do you know where I can get
> one?

I've had one set up for around 10 years now. I built it out of a 3/4in threaded rod, a 1/4 hp quick-reversing motor, 2 limit switches, an up/down toggle switch with spring-return to center, and some 1in angle iron. 3 hours with a mig welder and it's been flawless. Very quick up/down movement with a 1700rpm motor.

Most reversing motors require a 4PDT contactor - which is expensive to find over 10 amps. I used two 2PDT contactors 30 amp - like that used for AC units and it has worked very well.

Messages In This Thread

• motorized slide choke -- Larry Wood -- Friday, 29 September 2006, at 2:21 p.m.
  • Re: motorized slide choke -- Sean S -- Friday, 29 September 2006, at 4:48 p.m.
    • Re: motorized slide choke -- Larry Wood -- Friday, 29 September 2006, at 7:32 p.m.
  • Re: motorized slide choke -- Jason F. -- Friday, 29 September 2006, at 8:06 p.m.
    • Re: motorized slide choke -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Saturday, 30 September 2006, at 11:39 a.m.
  • Re: motorized slide choke -- John Anderson -- Saturday, 30 September 2006, at 3:40 p.m.

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