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a switch that the saw and (not SS)DC can be plugged into that starts the DC when the saw starts.
Appreciate any help in finding this item.
Thanks guys!!

Gene Howe wrote:a switch that the saw and (not SS)DC can be plugged into that starts the DC when the saw starts.
Appreciate any help in finding this item.
Thanks guys!!

I will do some research and will keep an open eye for such a switch. I know that it exists. The DC circuit is activated whenever the circuit senses that there is an active load on the TS circuit.

EXACTLY, Bob!!
Thanks a lot.

beeg wrote:Ya mean like this one.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2005855/18215/ISocket-Vacuum-Automator.aspx

Thank you, beeg. That is exactly what I had seen. It may not be what Gene was looking for but it fills my need.

Gene Howe wrote:a switch that the saw and (not SS)DC can be plugged into that starts the DC when the saw starts.
Appreciate any help in finding this item.
Thanks guys!!

Are you looking for an external device that both the 'saw' and the SC plug into that senses when the 'saw' is turned on, also switches the DC on?

They are out there, but as I under stand it, they be unreliable.(caused no doubt by the wide variation of start up current and run current)

I would suggest adding a receptacle to the 'saw' and connecting it to the motor wiring(You could connect the receptacle to the switch, and the motor to the receptacle(front with a plug, or rear by wires). Then just plug the DC into the receptacle(duplex) when using it with the 'saw'.

The only caveat I would mention is that the 'switch' be rated to handle the combined load of the 'saw' motor and DC.(ya could use the existing switch until it dies[if it be an easily replaced one])

There are other more complicated/expensive/reliable ways, but I digress.


P.S. This be cheapi.....less expensive than $35(plus shipping)!

beeg wrote:Ya mean like this one.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2005855/18215/ISocket-Vacuum-Automator.aspx

When I bought my 520 used it had this automator on it. However, make sure you have the current to handle the initial amps needed to fire up both machines. I had to remove mine since the circuit wasn't large enough and would trip the breaker.

I just had to add a few keywords to the thread to make it seachable.

Outlet to automatically turn on dust collector when your powertool starts.

JPG40504 wrote:Are you looking for an external device that both the 'saw' and the SC plug into that senses when the 'saw' is turned on, also switches the DC on?

They are out there, but as I under stand it, they be unreliable.(caused no doubt by the wide variation of start up current and run current)

I would suggest adding a receptacle to the 'saw' and connecting it to the motor wiring(You could connect the receptacle to the switch, and the motor to the receptacle(front with a plug, or rear by wires). Then just plug the DC into the receptacle(duplex) when using it with the 'saw'.

The only caveat I would mention is that the 'switch' be rated to handle the combined load of the 'saw' motor and DC.(ya could use the existing switch until it dies[if it be an easily replaced one])

There are other more complicated/expensive/reliable ways, but I digress.


P.S. This be cheapi.....less expensive than $35(plus shipping)!

Just noticed Woodcraft has free shipping if you spend $25.00 or more. Probably still "cheapi.....less expensive"

Here is the one I'm ordering. Note that it has a delay for the DC start.
Same company as the link Bob provided. Different vendor.
http://www.eagleamerica.com/product/489-8135/dust_collection