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Foot switch

Postby RichG » 22 Jun 2017, 22:03

Hi all, has anyone found a decent foot switch that you can simply plug in e.g with a 13A plug/socket on, but doesn't cost as much as the tool itself?
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Re: Foot switch

Postby TrimTheKing » 22 Jun 2017, 22:04

Hi Rich and welcome to TWH2

I can't help with your query but I'm sure someone can, but if you're planning on sticking around for a bit please do bob over to the Welcome forum and do a bit of an intro for us and let us know what you're into.

All the best

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Re: Foot switch

Postby RichG » 22 Jun 2017, 22:11

Thanks Mark, I hadn't spotted that. I'll take a look and try and think of something interesting to say!
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Re: Foot switch

Postby Rod » 23 Jun 2017, 09:10

Hi Rich - welcome

Are you asking about a straight on/off switch or a speed controller type.
For the latter I bought one from the bay and modified it slightly (to make it safer).

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Re: Foot switch

Postby 9fingers » 23 Jun 2017, 10:10

Foot switches are cheap enough on ebay eg £3.50 for a 10 amp one* but you will have to add your own plug and socket.

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* I'd probably spend a bit more to be honest but the cheap one might be fine.
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