Auto Switch for dust extractor

[andypo]

Hi All.

Has anybody got any ideas on how to make a switch or purchase (not the axminster one as way too expensive) that will start up a portable dust extraction unit when a power tool is turned on. I see from looking on the web that these are available in the states for under £20 but of course they wont work over here. Im looking for something that will send power to the dust extractor once you power up the power tool. I did think that maybe one of those energy saving plugs may work but not sure.
Any advice appreciated cheers Andy.

 

[powertools]

Powersaver adapter will work that is what I use.

 

[studders]

They will indeed, says he who also does, though you need to be careful about the rating of the adaptor.

 

[andypo]

Hi thanks for advice i tried a eon energy one that i got through post....... is there a delay on yours as my dust extractor takes about 15 secs to start up. Which ones do you use cheers Andy.

 

[studders]

Hi, replied by PM to clear up possible confusion (mine).
There's no delay on mine, they're rated at 3KW but.... they do not have a memory facility, which is a bit annoying but not that great an issue.

 

[powertools]

Mine is a Masterplug about £15 from B&Q has about a 2 or 3 second delay on start up and the same on overrun.

 

[angelboy]

How about plugging it into one of those remote plugs.

 

[andypo]

I run my main extractor on a remote switch. Want something that auto starts as soon as I turn power tool on like the festtool extractor but without the silly price.. I know mcallister used to do a vac with this feature but I already have a good vac and want to utilize this there must be a way to do it the eon energy saver does work but the 15 secs waiting for it to start the extractor is a long time

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

Never thought about one of them remote control socket adapters. I suspect there IR remotes? If so will be no use to me.

 

[studders]

Never thought about one of them remote control socket adapters. I suspect there IR remotes? If so will be no use to me.

Mine are radio frequency I think, no line of sight needed.

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

Which one do you have?

 

[Tinbasher]

I have used one of those computer sockets for a while now with no problems, I think it was about 10 quid from Wilkinsons.

 

[studders]

Which one do you have?

I bought these ones. Been far more reliable than the set I got from Maplins.

 

[wcndave]

I have a makita vac with this built in, and i attached the input to a 6 way bar, and the vacuum to a tube / blast gate system, so every tool i turn on starts the vac, and i have no pipes to connect. this may seem over the top for you, and i thought the same, however i reckon it saves me hours per month, and therefore maybe one working week in a year. Imagine what you could make with an extra 5 days!

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

Dope. I just brought a set from your link and realised I have a DOL on my extractor which needs to be pressed for on. There is no permanent on option (hammer) (homer)

 

[studders]

Dope. I just brought a set from your link and realised I have a DOL on my extractor which needs to be pressed for on. There is no permanent on option (hammer) (homer)

:lol:

Ah well, they'll come in handy for the house.

 

[Hudson Carpentry]

Yes ill think ill use them in the cinema and maybe one for the air cleaner in the shop I may build.

 

[9fingers]

There is a related article here http://thewoodhaven.co.uk/phpBB3/viewto ... =19&t=1961
for anyone who want to use a radio controlled remote switch to control a DC (or other machine) where the machine has a NVR starter and or needs to be powered from a 16amp or higher rated circuit.

Bob

 

[andypo]

Hi all and cheers 9fingers but this is not what Im after (although very good info as usual) Im after a switch that recognizes when a hand power tool is switched on/off and automatically turns on/off a shop vac. The eon energy saver does do this but when i power up a router it takes about 15 seconds before the shop vac turns on. Shutting off is not a problem.

I am not after a remote control my main cyclone is operated via this. Thanks Andy

 

[powertools]

I've told what item will do it