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traditionally, 3 contact starters are for a three phase motor and two contact starters are for a single phase motor.

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Two point starters are often used for motors that do not require frequent starting and stopping, as they are simpler and cheaper than three-point starters. They are suitable for applications where the motor will run continuously once started.

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