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I had a blue S1 switch that would hang on the start position. I replaced it with an Electroswitch 75902LV: this is Rev 3 of the S1 and is a better quality switch.
Your AM-VM switch indicates amps between specific terminals. I use a 240 volt stove for my load bank and it provide a balanced...
Drop the control panel down to get access to S1 and S6: I sprayed contact cleaner in the various holes in the body of the switches. The Blue switches have a lot of openings in the body and I sprayed a wee bit of contact cleaner in each and simply turned the switch 25 or so times. You are...
It's good to exercise S1, S6, S8. S1 and S6 are easy to get to with contact cleaner. S8 not so much. You are just trying to remove any corrosion that has accumulated during storage so you get good electrical contact through the switch. You have pictured S8 and S6.
I've been lucky with my 2 load meters and have been able to calibrate them using a clamp on meter. I do have one volt meter that does not calibrate accurately. As Diesel points out they are not very accurate to begin with. Sounds like you will need to replace what you've got....search SS for...