Some of this evidence points to something being wrong with this particular ss. I hope not, but if only one is having a consistent problem, then . . . maybe it's something to do with something the switch connects to. Such as power supply or the motor.dusty wrote:Let's just think about this for a minute.
Some of us have had a SS for many, many years and have never had a power switch failure.
Still others (at least one) have experienced three of more switch failures in less than a year or two.
Unless you have an awfully 'dusty' shop, I seriously doubt that dust is the root cause of your failures.
If SS does, I certainly hope they have a plan for eliminating that point of vulnerability. Most all SS operate in a 'dusty' environment.
Power Switch
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I received a new power switch from SS today. I compared its construction to two of my failed switches. There is a difference. The two failed switches have a gap in the molded plastic -- to the point where I can hold them up to a light and see through them. The new switch is sealed and has no gap. I am hoping this solves the mystery.
Tom Woods