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Is this a suitable DOL? https://www.screwfix.com/p/hylec-dms1-12d-s-automatic-dol-electric-motor-starter-7-5kw/6196g

Thanks very much. Very comprehensive. I'll get the bits you recommend and get a electrician to fit it all on for me. Thanks

Don't worry I won't do it. But just out of interest where would the earth attach to in the switch compartment on this old DOL or would it just by pass it and go straight to the lathe? again I won't do it or even on anything else in the future just interested .

Yes I'll definitely get an electrician to sort out a new DOL. ( When I replaced the wires I just took a photo of what was there and replaced like for like)

Not my work. Inherited from friends dad. What does glanded mean please? Where Should the earth be connected to? Would a DOL completely replace the switch compartment? Thanks for your help and potentially saving a life!

This is the set up at the minute

Thanks when I get a chance I'll take some photos

Thanks. What is a vfd though?

Hi everyone I have a lovely cropton parkinson motor on my lathe. It was working ok but now it keeps cutting out when load is applied. I have tried rewiring the wires to the plug with thicker wire and have cleaned it out inside. There looks like a cut off switch inside if i permanently attach it...