Electrical Question

Glennrf38 · #1 04-06-2008, 04:14 PM

Does anyone know of a switch that plugs into a powerbar with a recepticle on it as well?

What I'm trying to do is hook up my equipment to a power bar and have the ability to turn each piece on or off by itself instead of unplugging the cable from the power bar.

For example, when I need to empty my skimmer, I have to find the cord and unplug it from the power bar. What I would like is an inline switch.

This would save wear and tear on the powerbar plugs.

Thanks

banditpowdercoat · #2 04-06-2008, 04:42 PM

Havn't seen such a switched plug. But, you could get the old Lamp switches, that go on the cord. Wire the cord switch in, then use that but you still got to find wires, and switch them.

Glennrf38 · #3 04-06-2008, 04:54 PM

I was hoping not to go that route. I'd like to keep the wires intact. Hopefully I will find something.

Parker · #4 04-06-2008, 04:58 PM

Take a look on the internet for one of these:

American DJ PC-100

Axe music carries something similar but a different name.

Kabong · #5 04-06-2008, 06:05 PM

The Axe music one is the
Chauvet PC09

https://www.axemusic.com/product.asp...cordPosition=2

I have one myself and it's great to be able to control everything from one place.

Glennrf38 · #6 04-06-2008, 07:48 PM

Awesome thanks!!

whatever · #7 04-06-2008, 08:09 PM

LeeValley has a power bar with individual switches for each socket. It was fairly cheap, if I remember correctly. There was a thread about this here a few years ago.

BMW Rider · #8 04-06-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatever

LeeValley has a power bar with individual switches for each socket. It was fairly cheap, if I remember correctly. There was a thread about this here a few years ago.

They don't carry that unit anymore.

spreerider · #9 04-07-2008, 12:17 AM

i have seen switching extension cords for having a remote switch on a lamp, the one i used had a foot pedal style switch but they come in different types, i found them at canadian tire.

Glennrf38 · #10 04-07-2008, 02:43 AM

OK so I went out today looking for some timers for my lights. Home depot had some on sale. It a Intermatic DT8003. That was mistake number 1. I can't get the timers to work. I guess I will take them back tomorrow and try again.

I think the power strip isn't strong enough to start up the MH lights. Any ideas? Anyone else use these power bars with digital timers?