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    Convert a wall sconce to a plug-in.

    Any connection to active or neutral conductor should never be considered as "safe" or "ground", rather with the same as "any gun". i.e. Loaded and dangerous unless specific tests and lockout prooves otherwise.
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    Capacitor for 240v 1/4 hp vintage lathe.

    Show all the detail you can i.e. The motor terminal connections, where the other end connects in to , the cap connections etc etc
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    Single phase motor

    As far as I can make out, ( as I said above #6) the 2 red wires should be swapped with eachother leaving the black where it is to get reverse.
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    Carpet Cleaner Circuit / Transformer

    Are you sure it's not clogged up with strands of carpet?
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    Single phase motor

    Yes well, never a good idea with electrics.:)
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    Single phase motor

    mmmm...should have asked before you hacked it............. Looks like (in the last photo) incomer should go .... active to bottom right screw terminal ( yellow cable which leads off to overload) Neutral to top left screw terminal (appears to be the start/run common) I guess it goes without...
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    Single phase motor

    4 pole. Run on outer, start inner At least as far as I can see:)
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    Anyone familiar with pendulum clock mechanisms ?

    Found this on another Ebay listing........... For the swing clock with movement shaft 12mm (thread 5mm) The pendulum is for decoration only and does not affect the clock movement's timekeeping This pendulum clock movements will drive any light shape making them ideal for novelty clocks...
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    555 or one shot

    Yes, I did see that. :)
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    555 or one shot

    Try this one...a lot cheaper also although you might have to wait a bit for delivery. Notice the instructions are there also, hope this helps you out...cheers Only drama I can see would be that the unit is for 0 to 60 seconds and it might be a bit fiddley getting 1 or 2 seconds. you could in...
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    555 or one shot

    Well actually the Op said they wanted the "best/most simple way to achieve this" and so the suggestion. Doesn't appear to need a separate trigger as there is no input for such, however the one you are looking at appears to be a "delay-on" arrangement. To me that means it will delay the turn...
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    555 or one shot

    That's correct. Normally power is applied to the 555 unit, then when required, a trigger pulse is given which times out the 555 for the set time. Which unit did you purchase?
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    555 or one shot

    Like I said above....Ebay. Obviously you didn't read that.
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    Electric mowers and thick extension cords...?

    Excessive current.
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    Motion sensor that senses motion not the change in temp

    I'd also go with "have you tried it"? or/ Hang a bulb off the wooden arm. :)
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    Electric mowers and thick extension cords...?

    The larger size recommended should be adhered to as problems with voltage drop will occur if using anything smaller or longer. You cannot put a smaller motor on a device designed for a larger unit as the result will be the same, i.e. burn out. It takes a certain amount of power (h.p) to drive...
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    Adding motor into simple circuit

    Reed switches are typically used as sensors and at 500mA max not designed to switch motors. Use a relay, transistor or mosfet to drive the motor. You can still use the reed switch to activate the motor driver. What is the battery bank made up from?
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    Adding motor into simple circuit

    We do not join different organisations to view your links. Post sketch or photo here.
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    555 or one shot

    Ebay...look for 555 monostable relay module
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    555 or one shot

    Alternatively buy a ready made module complete with relay for a couple of dollars from Ebay.
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