sometimes third wire carries hot for a light, basically interrupt motor hot side with the pot. to adjust speed and keep the light side hot when plugged in, there is usually a switch on the light. unless the third wire is green, then its ground, doubtful. brock ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin" <kevintv@xxxxxxx> To: "TECH-ASSIST" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 11:25 PM Subject: [TechAssist] foot pedal for sewing machine. > Does anyone know what the difference between a 3-wire and a 2-wire foot > pedal? Can a new 2-wire pedal be rewired to replace a 3-wire pedal? > Thanks. > > Kevin Wilks > Kevin's TV & Video Repair > Penticton BC Canada > kevintv@xxxxxxx > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > Lost Password: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". > Email Archives: > //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Login Problems?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/