Rev up your motor at the push of a button with this DOL starter from Schneider Electric. It's on hand to turn 3kW machines off and on in a jiffy. To keep your system running without a hitch, the unit does double duty by providing short-circuit and overload protection to stop sudden surges in their tracks. If there's an emergency, you can shut your equipment down in a flash thanks to the red cut-off switch on the front.

• IP55 rating means it stands up to low-pressure water from any direction
• Light 0.97kg won't put unnecessary strain on your rail or mounting surface
• Polycarbonate housing is naturally insulated against electricity to prevent shocks

• Water treatment facilities
• Manufacturing industry
• Agriculture equipment

DOL starters contain a magnetic contactor that connects your equipment directly to a power supply. When the internal coils are energised, the contactors close the circuit to start the device. This simple solution is a reliable fit for single-direction, single-speed applications.

These motor starters are available in a selection of formats. All have removable steel base plates for rigidity when mounting to an uneven surface and ease of earthing and wiring and an impact resistant polycarbonate front cover which is adaptable to enable the fitting of other components without drilling. Switching category is AC3 and the enclosures are IP65 rated.