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Originally Posted by DaveWM
there is also some old looking device that it bolted to the side of the chassis (inside) it looks like some kind of mechanical breaker but I cant see a reset will have to look a bit closer to see what it does. it does connect to the power switch.
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Hi Dave,
That's a time delay relay. It puts resistance in series with the AC input for about 20 seconds to control the inrush. Then you hear a "click" and full voltage is applied. I believe it's some kind of bi-metal deal like in a toaster.
-Clark