| Author | Message | ||
| Jerry W Campbell (Jerry_campbell)
Registered Member Username: Jerry_campbell Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2010 Posted From: 206.125.82.77 Rating: N/A |
Hi Friends, I'm going to put a switch on the kick plate under the sink to interrupt the power going to the pump. So I can turn off the water when needed, like washing you hands without touching the faucet. This means the switch would be normally on and when you push on it it would go off. The pump draws 10 amps. Does anyone know of a switch that would do the job? I've got a couple of 5 amp micro switches that I could hook up in parallel but I'd rather not. Thanks Jerry http://crowncoach.clanteam.com | ||
| les marston (Les_marston)
Registered Member Username: Les_marston Post Number: 107 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 68.151.225.213 Rating: N/A |
look at the switches that are used for turning on and off machinery like routers and table saws. They are an air actuated switch that is stepped on to turn off and again to turn on. I have one for my router table. it handles a 3 hp router and has lasted so far about 10 years. good luck Les | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 161 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.161.4  Rating: N/A |
Graingers has everything you desire....times 3 | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1970 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157  Rating: N/A |
foot operated dimmer switch from any auto parts store | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1313 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 99.137.210.170  Rating: N/A |
Hands free is always great , we used a start button switch to operate the garbage disposal at knee control position. FF | ||
| FloridaCliff (Floridacracker)
Registered Member Username: Floridacracker Post Number: 438 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 68.204.16.36 Rating: N/A |
Just don't lean forward against the cabinet while your cleaning it out.... Then You would be "Hands free" Cliff | ||
| Jerry W Campbell (Jerry_campbell)
Registered Member Username: Jerry_campbell Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2010 Posted From: 206.125.86.23 Rating: N/A |
Thanks, I found a flat switch at Graingers that looks like it will do the job. I'm trying to find one that you don't have to push very hard. Thanks Again Jerry | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 1181 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.162.92.20  Rating: N/A |
Put a turn signal relay in line, and just get your timing right.... Cheap n'easy! | ||
| Tom Christman (Tchristman)
Registered Member Username: Tchristman Post Number: 257 Registered: 1-2006 Posted From: 66.218.33.156 Rating: N/A |
That's a very nifty idea. Just remember not to push the pedal to turn off the water pump when someone is in the shower (which happens more times then you might imagine). I would suggest installing a 12vdc (or 24vdc whichever you use) normally open solenoid valve on both the hot and cold side of the sink. Then all you're turning off is that sink, not the whole system. Good Luck, TomC | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1971 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157 Rating: N/A |
how about one of those sensing faucets like at WalMart? |