Al Launier
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Recently I read an older post (http://familywoodworking.org/forums...able-Saw-on-off-switch&highlight=sto[p+switch) that recommended a HF foot switch (http://www.harborfreight.com/power-maintained-foot-switch-96618.html) as a quick access kill switch. I thought that was a great idea for my TS, but could not determine the specs from the HF web site to see if it would handle the amp load. So, I contacted them for specifics. It took longer than I expected to get a response (sometimes impatient when hot on a project), so I picked up the Grizzly switch that was also recommended (http://www.grizzly.com/products/110-220V-Paddle-On-Off-Switch/H8243).
I installed the Grizz Switch as shown (not completed yet as I used available wood that leaves an unsightly "notch" - will be fixing shortly for a better appearance).
In any event, I recently received the specs on the HF foot and am enclosing the email response from HF here in case anyone can use it.
"Dear Al,
Thank you for your recent inquiry.
The following information is directly from our technical notes on this item.
FOOT SWITCH DIMENSION: 6-3/8"L X 3-1/2"W X 2-3/4"H
MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER: 0.188 IN. (QTY-2)
VOLTAGE: 110V (STATED) AMP: 15A POWER CORE LENGTH: 7FT. 5 IN.
Please include all previous correspondences when replying.
Thank you,
Tommy
Product Support
Harbor Freight Tools
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Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 5:29 PM
To: Tech Support (Customer Service)
Subject: Specs on Foot Switch
I am interested in purchasing a foot switch for use as a quick shut off for my table saw which is 110VAC, 1 1/2 HP, 15Amps.
The switch I'm interested in is your Item# 96618 as advertised at http://www.harborfreight.com/power-maintained-foot-switch-96618.html. I cannot tell if the specs on this switch is adequate for my application. Please advise me of the actual electrical specifications for this item.
Thank you,
Al Launier"
I installed the Grizz Switch as shown (not completed yet as I used available wood that leaves an unsightly "notch" - will be fixing shortly for a better appearance).
In any event, I recently received the specs on the HF foot and am enclosing the email response from HF here in case anyone can use it.
"Dear Al,
Thank you for your recent inquiry.
The following information is directly from our technical notes on this item.
FOOT SWITCH DIMENSION: 6-3/8"L X 3-1/2"W X 2-3/4"H
MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER: 0.188 IN. (QTY-2)
VOLTAGE: 110V (STATED) AMP: 15A POWER CORE LENGTH: 7FT. 5 IN.
Please include all previous correspondences when replying.
Thank you,
Tommy
Product Support
Harbor Freight Tools
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd
Camarillo, CA 93012
1-888-866-5797
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS
Quality Tools at Ridiculously Low Prices
This e-mail, its content and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the addressee(s) and are PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. Access by any other party is unauthorized without the express prior written permission of Harbor Freight Tools. If you have received this e-mail in error you may not copy, disclose to any third party or use the contents, attachments or information in any way. Please delete all copies of the e-mail and the attachment(s), if any and notify the sender. Thank You
From:
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 5:29 PM
To: Tech Support (Customer Service)
Subject: Specs on Foot Switch
I am interested in purchasing a foot switch for use as a quick shut off for my table saw which is 110VAC, 1 1/2 HP, 15Amps.
The switch I'm interested in is your Item# 96618 as advertised at http://www.harborfreight.com/power-maintained-foot-switch-96618.html. I cannot tell if the specs on this switch is adequate for my application. Please advise me of the actual electrical specifications for this item.
Thank you,
Al Launier"