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27/01/2005 12:48 PM

Automatic switch for dust collector

Hello,

I'm looking for a schematic for an automatic switch which you place in
series with your router, sander,... As you switch on the equipment it
automatically swith on the dust collector or shopvac. I suppose it is
based on current transformer,but I want to use few parts to trigger
the relay around it (the less the complexity, the more the fiability.
If someone can help sending the schematic or giving the link to a web
description

Didier


This topic has 11 replies

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"Bert"

in reply to [email protected] (d2) on 27/01/2005 12:48 PM

27/01/2005 2:09 PM


d2 wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm looking for a schematic for an automatic switch which you place
in
> series with your router, sander,... As you switch on the equipment it
> automatically swith on the dust collector or shopvac. I suppose it is
> based on current transformer,but I want to use few parts to trigger
> the relay around it (the less the complexity, the more the
fiability.
> If someone can help sending the schematic or giving the link to a web
> description
>
> Didier

A proper "current relay" will allow you do do that with one component.
Bert

aa

in reply to [email protected] (d2) on 27/01/2005 12:48 PM

27/01/2005 7:35 PM

Sears offers a Craftsman Auto Switch, item#00924031000, for $19.99.
I have one connected to my DC and RAS. The unit has two switched
outlets.

Al

mM

[email protected] (Malcolm Webb)

in reply to "[email protected]" on 27/01/2005 7:35 PM

28/01/2005 11:26 AM

Does anyone know of a similar auto switch to the Craftsman available here
in the UK?

Malcolm Webb

aa

in reply to [email protected] (d2) on 27/01/2005 12:48 PM

28/01/2005 6:57 AM

The unit is rated at 15 amps. Enough for my set-up. I have the RAS
plugged into the power outlet and the DC into one of the accessory
outlets.

Al

Ba

"Bert"

in reply to [email protected] (d2) on 27/01/2005 12:48 PM

28/01/2005 1:58 PM

Something along this line is what I use:

<http://www.crmagnetics.com/newprod/ProductView.asp?ProdName=CR4395>
Bert

Nn

Nova

in reply to [email protected] (d2) on 27/01/2005 12:48 PM

28/01/2005 4:39 PM

"[email protected]" wrote:

> The unit is rated at 15 amps. Enough for my set-up. I have the RAS
> plugged into the power outlet and the DC into one of the accessory
> outlets.
>
> Al

Is the 15 amp rating total current, that is combined draw for both the
item plugged into "power" outlet plus the draw of each item on the
"accessory" outlets?

--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
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igor

in reply to [email protected] (d2) on 27/01/2005 12:48 PM

28/01/2005 3:43 AM

On 27 Jan 2005 19:35:21 -0800, "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Sears offers a Craftsman Auto Switch, item#00924031000, for $19.99.
>I have one connected to my DC and RAS. The unit has two switched
>outlets.
>
>Al

Do you know the amp ratings for each outlet? There is no info about that
at the Sears.com site. Also, it shows 1 "power tool" and 2 "accessory"
outlets. Seems like it should be the other way around. TIA. -- Igor

PB

Pat Barber

in reply to [email protected] (d2) on 27/01/2005 12:48 PM

27/01/2005 9:44 PM

It's been done by Sears...(don't know how)

I can't find it on the web site, but they do
sell a device(I have two) that does what you want.



d2 wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I'm looking for a schematic for an automatic switch which you place in
> series with your router, sander,... As you switch on the equipment it
> automatically swith on the dust collector or shopvac. I suppose it is
> based on current transformer,but I want to use few parts to trigger
> the relay around it (the less the complexity, the more the fiability.
> If someone can help sending the schematic or giving the link to a web
> description
>
> Didier

MS

"Mortimer Schnerd, RN"

in reply to [email protected] (d2) on 27/01/2005 12:48 PM

28/01/2005 5:20 AM

igor wrote:
> Do you know the amp ratings for each outlet? There is no info about that
> at the Sears.com site. Also, it shows 1 "power tool" and 2 "accessory"
> outlets. Seems like it should be the other way around. TIA. -- Igor


You might consider approaching this from another angle: a wireless remote. I
got one for my dust collector that came with one receiver and two transmitters.
I've got one hanging on a hook by the light switches; the other velcroed to my
table saw. I turn on the DC, then the tool. It may be manual but it's light
years beyond having to bend over and hit the DC's switch.

I paid about $45 for it at Klingspor's. Woodcraft sells them; probably several
others.




--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN

[email protected]

Cc

"CW"

in reply to [email protected] (d2) on 27/01/2005 12:48 PM

27/01/2005 7:19 PM

Yes, that's a current transformer and relay in one box. Define one
component.

"Bert" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> A proper "current relay" will allow you do do that with one component.
> Bert
>

kk

kstone

in reply to [email protected] (d2) on 27/01/2005 12:48 PM

27/01/2005 9:43 PM

Bert wrote:
> d2 wrote:
>
>>Hello,
>>
>>I'm looking for a schematic for an automatic switch which you place
>
> in
>
>>series with your router, sander,... As you switch on the equipment it
>>automatically swith on the dust collector or shopvac. I suppose it is
>>based on current transformer,but I want to use few parts to trigger
>>the relay around it (the less the complexity, the more the
>
> fiability.
>
>>If someone can help sending the schematic or giving the link to a web
>>description
>>
>>Didier
>
>
> A proper "current relay" will allow you do do that with one component.
> Bert
>
look for a book called "The Small Wood Shop" published by fine
woodworking. It has an article for building one with Minimal investment.


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