Customer Reviews and Photos for:
i-socket 110m Tool and Vacuum Switch
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Average Rating:
4.3
(65 customer reviews)
$38.99
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1) Submitted by
Thomas Bardenwerper, from Thiensville, WI
on 4/28/2012
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Incredibly useful device. Simply put: This is a MUST HAVE tool. I have one of these plus a large Shop Vac and all my tools that have a dust collection port get plugged in with this. The moment I saw the i-socket demonstrated, I knew this was a must own. Saves time, electricity from needlessly running your vac too long and effort to switch one thing on, then another... Definitely in the top three of my most used tools, possibly #1 since I use it on basically all my stationary tools and a couple portables.
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2) Submitted by
Lance, from Madison, SD
on 2/29/2012
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I now own two of these switches. One I use for my miter box at work. The other is hooked into my miter box in my own shop. Awesome product. I use a shop vac at both places. If i need the vacuum elese where, I just unplug it and go. As always, Rockler delivers exactly as advertised.
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3) Submitted by
Jim Hoffman, from Indianapolis, IN
on 1/30/2012
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Used it to run my vac when i turned on my thickness planer. Worked exactly the way it was supposed to. Definitely a must have for small garage workshops.
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4) Submitted by
Gene, from Casa Grande, AZ
on 12/28/2011
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Got tired of having to turn on the shop vac. and power tools separately, to sum it up in two words "AWESOME PRODUCT" Highly recommend it!!!!
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5) Submitted by
Andrew Brits, from Westminster, MD
on 7/29/2011
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The Best Workshop Accessory ever. I am planning on getting another one for my router table. I would highly recommend this product.
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6) Submitted by
Terry Usherwood, from Emily, MN
on 3/21/2011
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This product works great. I use a power strip with it and that way I can use it on several tools at one time.
Very happy.
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7) Submitted by
Mark Prochaska, from Fort Collins, CO
on 2/27/2011
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This is just what I needed to hook up to my chopsaw. Helps keep all of that dust at bay.
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8) Submitted by
Larry, from Sugar Grove, PA
on 1/22/2011
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Just what I needed. I move it around to use it with every tool connected to my vac.
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9) Submitted by
Gary Briggs, from Pownal, VT
on 1/19/2011
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I couldn't be happier with the tool and vacuum switch. I was constantly forgetting to turn the vacuum on. Now this is automatically done when I turn the saw on. I would highly recommend this item.
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10) Submitted by
Roger Smith, from Lapeer, MI
on 1/18/2011
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I use the i-socket to run a small shop vac attached to my miter saw. I have it mounted under the bench out of the way and it works perfectly.
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11) Submitted by
Ben Birdsill, from Billings, MT
on 1/14/2011
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Does exactly what it's supposed to do. What more can you want?
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12) Submitted by
Ben Pierson, from Oldenburg, INDIANA
on 1/10/2011
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This product works very well. I am currently using it with my miter saw and it is so much nicer than reaching underneath the saw table to turn on the vacuum each time. I am so happy with it I am planning on getting one for my router table also.
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13) Submitted by
Joseph Czarniowski, from Livonia, MI
on 1/8/2011
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I use this product with a wet-diamond belt grinder.
INSTEAD OF A vAC, I hook it up with two submersible water pump. It works fine and saves the time of turning off the water pump every time I switch between machines.
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14) Submitted by
Tom, from Hartland, WI
on 12/29/2010
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Works just as descibed. A great help in the shop,will work with a variety of diffrent tools.
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15) Submitted by
Tom, from Broken Arrow, OK
on 6/17/2010
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I've only had this switch for two weeks and the product does exactly what it says it will do. What more can you ask for!
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16) Submitted by
Cathy Hurley, from Haysville, KS
on 5/22/2010
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I have two i-sockets. One is for our table saw and vac. The second is for our router table and vac. We have a woodworking business. We provide wood for crafters. It is excellent and a time saver. Not having to turn on each piece of equipment every time you use them is great. I especially like the feature of the vac running 5-7 seconds longer to help keep the sawdust in check.
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17) Submitted by
Randy Kniebes, from Coloma, MI
on 3/16/2010
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This switch did exactly what is was supposed to do. The switch turns on a "Shop Vac" (13amp)at the same time I turn on a 12" sliding compound miter saw and then once I am done with the sawing, the vacuum continues for about 5-7 more seconds. I would definitely recommend this product.
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18) Submitted by
Larry Polesel, from Indianapolis, IN
on 8/4/2009
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We use the i-socket in our maintenance shop here at the plant. It is attached to our bench grinder and has performed as advertised. It has proven to be very versatile and we don't have to do any hard wiring.
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19) Submitted by
Scott, from Sonoma, CA
on 7/30/2009
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Does exactly what it's supposed to. I've been using vacuums for different smaller tools and had to always turn them on/off manually before and after each cut. Now I don't have to even think about it. Just got to make sure my Vacuum is empty now. :)
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20) Submitted by
Gouri Menon, from South Glastonbury, CT
on 6/29/2009
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I echo the pervious comment. It is a "must" have for any woodworking shop, including weekend warriors like me. No more saying "Oops I forgot to turn on the vac".
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21) Submitted by
Ed Case, from Fresno, CA
on 6/16/2009
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This is the best invention since sliced bread. I use a shop vac and a separator bucket for dust and chip collection. Before I bought this I had to walk across my crowed shop, turn on the vac and walk back to turn on the power tool. Now I just turn on the power tool, the vac comes on, and I smile.
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22) Submitted by
Walter Strealy, from Lacassine, LA
on 4/14/2009
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I have a small shop with limited plugs. This socket allows me to plug in my jointer and vac into the same outlet and what makes it even better is i don't have to turn on and off the vac, this thing does it for me automaticly. When ever I turn on the jointer or planner or drill press and so on, which ever tool I am using at the time. It's great.
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23) Submitted by
Nacho, from The Hood, OR
on 3/31/2009
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Works as intended. Would recommend !!
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24) Submitted by
Richard, from Philadelphia, PA
on 3/25/2010
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I bought this to use on a small hobby drill (used in dental labs and pedicure stores). It did not work. The instructions say it is for 'medium' loads only, and this type of drill is not a large enough load to trigger the switch. Of course, returning the switch easy.
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25) Submitted by
Lee Ellsworth, from Gettysburg, PA
on 3/20/2009
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This product was designed to turn on a vaccuum cleaner when another tool like a sander is turned on and then turn it off about seven seconds after the tool is turned off. I hooked this up to my shop vac and my sander and it operated just as advertised. That is wonderful.
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26) Submitted by
Jack, from Wapello, IA
on 3/18/2009
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I was skeptical at first but have owned this auto switch for quite sometime now and it seems to work good each and every time. I have it attached to a vac on my miter saw so it really gets used alot.
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27) Submitted by
Don, from Seal Beach, CA
on 3/10/2009
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Building a fence requires me to use quite a number of tools with the shop vac and keeps me moving throughout the work day.
This awesome little device saves me a whole lot of time by not having to run back and forth to shut the vac off each time.
Great tool, saves time and money.
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28) Submitted by
Harry, from Knoxville, TENNESSEE
on 2/21/2009
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Works as designed and eliminates steps to manually shut off the vacuum. I like it. Would suggest a foot (the thickness of the outlet cover plate) on the back of the plastic case behind the vac outlet to provide additional stability.
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29) Submitted by
Gary, from Arnolds Park, IA
on 2/22/2010
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Product worked as stated.
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30) Submitted by
C Green, from Villa Rica, GA
on 2/3/2009
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This thing is great. Now I can use my shop vac with my tools and only have to turn on the tool. The I-Socket does the rest.
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31) Submitted by
John, from Grand Junction, CO
on 2/3/2009
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I should have bought a few of these long ago.
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32) Submitted by
Dennis Garrity, from Woodbridge, CT
on 12/15/2008
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Best thing since sliced bread. When I turn on my saw, router, shaper, planer or just about anything, my dust collector go on and I end up with a clean shop.
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33) Submitted by
George Almasi, from St Simons Island, GA
on 11/17/2008
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I tried to make one of these and succeeded in blowing circuit breakers; I also spent a lot more on relays and parts than the price of the switch.
The switch works as advertised and is very satisfactory. It saves steps and works better than the remote switch I currently have.
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34) Submitted by
Burl, from Buchanan, CA
on 5/21/2011
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I-Socket works well with fixed speed motors. HOWEVER it does not work with scrollsaws because it is variable speed.I still have to turn the saw and vac on seperately which is a pain because of the large number of blade changes required sawing enclosed holes.
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35) Submitted by
RB, from Houston, TX
on 4/18/2011
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Works as advertised, but is not well constructed. Very flimsy for use in a workshop. This is a replacement for one purchased a few months ago. The plastic case broke and it stopped working.
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36) Submitted by
Daniel, from Cedar Park, TX
on 8/28/2008
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Very useful, light, and works well. Turn on is very quick and it turns off the vac after a few seconds which is nice (gives the vac a little time to clear the hose before turning off). I definitely recommend it.
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37) Submitted by
Paul Graeme, from Port Townsend, WA
on 7/26/2010
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Just what I needed. But, should include a longer screw as my cover plate screws are not long enough.
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38) Submitted by
Jim Hajek, from Waukomis, OK
on 7/31/2008
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I use the switch on my tablesaw and I no longer forget to start the vacuum when I start the saw. It sure keeps a lot of dust out of my shop.
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39) Submitted by
Alan, from Eden, UT
on 7/26/2008
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I was concerned that using this on a 15 amp saw with a 4 amp vacuum would flip the breaker, but it works well and the extra 7 second run at the end is a nice feature.
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40) Submitted by
Charlie Winkler, from Ormond Beach, FL
on 7/24/2008
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I liked the relay switch so much I bought two more. I have 2 miter saws at the cabinet shop and recently found another use. When tv's or other electronic equipment are enclosed the must be ventilated. This works great for turning fans on automaticly when device is turned on. A foolproof way to cool components.
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41) Submitted by
Blake Olson, from San Antonio, TX
on 7/21/2008
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I bought it so I can use my miter saw inside my customer's homes when doing trim and flooring jobs. I haven't had a chance to use it on a job yet but have used it in the shop and it works just as stated.
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42) Submitted by
Willis Kennedy, from Chrisman, IL
on 7/16/2008
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I bought this product to put on my dust collection system and it worked great. My girlfriend does a lot of sanding for me and uses a shop vac. on the sander she would forget to turn it on at times so I let her use the i-socket big mistake! We both loved it so much that I bought another so we could both have one it is a real step saver.
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43) Submitted by
Mike Seaman, from Kenai, AK
on 4/27/2008
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This is the greatest thing for those of thus that don't have the dust collector hooked up. I am using it on my chop saw with a 12 gallon shop vac and it works wonderful.
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44) Submitted by
Greg, from Burnt Hills , NY
on 4/18/2008
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Great gadget...I will be buying another.
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45) Submitted by
Stephen Mills, from Gig Harbor, WA
on 10/28/2010
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A one trick pony that is good but could be made better. If you want to use your dust collection to clean the floor, you must unplug you DC from the switch. Perhaps with a little engineering, they could make an override by flipping your DC switch twice to turn the DC on. For me, a remote switch seems more practical.
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46) Submitted by
Michael Seaman, from Kenai, AK
on 3/22/2008
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As the saying goes this is "the best thing since sliced bread". I use a shop vac on my chop saw and am always forgetting to turn it on. This device has saved the day. I am going to purchase more set them up on other tools since I don't have a dust collector.
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47) Submitted by
Joe Ingraham, from Baton Rouge, LA
on 2/25/2008
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One of those rare tools that work exactly as promised. It's a real timesaver and makes sures that I follow good safety procedures!
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48) Submitted by
Richard C. Meske, from Camano Island, WA
on 7/31/2008
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15 amps is too light for most workshop applications. Works fine for light machinery.
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49) Submitted by
Steve Martinez, from Arroyo Grande, CA
on 12/20/2007
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A genuine time-saver. I use it in conjunction with a hand held dual motion sander and have had absolutely no problems with it. I wish I had found the i-socket switch years ago.
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50) Submitted by
Sebastian Buohler, from Lehigh Acres, FL
on 11/17/2007
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I bought the switch for my chop saw, which I have a shop vac attached to it. It works absolutely perfect and saves me a lot of invonvenience to switch the vacuum on and off separately. I just ordered another one.
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51) Submitted by
Thomas Koch, from Richmond , VA
on 10/31/2007
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My 10" table saw and dust collector are plugged into an automatic switch. I alternate tools, spindle sander and planer with no problems. For me, this saves a lot of time from having to turn the dust collector on and off.
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52) Submitted by
Graham Neathway, from Ottawa, ONTARIO
on 3/14/2007
I have used this product and it is okay for the average task. It is not recommended for continuous use.
I was suprised to see that it does not have any safety approval such as UL/CSA.
Its limitations are that the maximum load for the tool and dust collection system is 15 Amps.
It does not trigger on low power tools such as a Dremel tool or a mouse sander.
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53) Submitted by
Nick, from Huntsville, AL
on 10/31/2008
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Great product, works as advertised. Highly recommended. Don't overload it or you will burn it out.
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54) Submitted by
Reg Saner, from Boulder, CO
on 12/8/2007
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I had to replace the machine screw already in the outlet chosen for the gizmo with a longer one. Its female sockets are snug enough that the gadget tends to pull loose when I unplug a tool. Yes, that longer screw prevents complete de-attachement, but just.
If the manufacturers made a similar gadget for 230 volt outlets I'd buy it too.
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55) Submitted by
Herbert Dennis, from Kansas City, MO
on 12/2/2007
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Great invention. With a threeway plug I have three machines hooked up to one i-socket.
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56) Submitted by
Paul Drake, from Nashville, TN
on 12/26/2007
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When it worked, it was great. But it broke after very infrequent use and not a lot of that. Sure is a waste of money for so short a lifespan.
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57) Submitted by
Ron Larson, from Litchfield, MN
on 1/28/2008
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Greatest thing since sliced bread, a real step saver.
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58) Submitted by
Steven Hans, from Chesapeake, VA
on 3/5/2008
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Only used a handful of times with a dust collector and a table saw and it just died. The breaker wasn't tripped. The unit now has that characteristic electronic burn smell. The switch doesn't power anything now and when using my circuit tester shows that it is now faulty. Bummer
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59) Submitted by
Tim, from Hobbs, NM
on 8/30/2008
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I think this relay switch is meant more for constant speed equipment. I installed it on a variable speed lathe and the lathe has to reach about 1100 rpm before the amperage draw is sufficient to turn on the dust collector.
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60) Submitted by
Ronald R Hoppe, from Glendale Hts, IL
on 3/16/2008
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They state that you can power any 15amp vacuum/dust collector, and it works with any 15amp saw/router/planner/sander with this item, but it doesn't work. I requested help from manufacturer website, 6 days without a response, and no phone number to call. I guess that old saying is true here, "buyer beware" if it sound to good to be true, then it probably isn't. Rockler took it back no questions.
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61) Submitted by
John, from Westminster, CA
on 10/18/2008
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Works very well as long as you keep the total load at or under 15 amps. I wish they made a 20 amp version.
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62) Submitted by
James Trinidad, from Benicia
on 9/6/2010
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Switch rattled right out of package, turns out that the screws that hold on the face plate anchor into 4 very small post that had fractured and broken off. Although the switch works fine it is still very limited in it's use. It can only be mounted one way and that is plugged into a receptacle held in place by a single screw...flimsy. It would be more useful if the switch could be mounted anywhere.
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63) Submitted by
Christopher, from Beloit, OH
on 10/10/2010
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I'm very conscientious and careful with my tools, but after a year of light shop use the 'tool' receptacle stopped gripping the plug. I went to disassemble it and the screw sockets inside broke off. The entire housing is flimsy. Ruggedness was definitely not in the design criteria, and the holes in the plastic were not predrilled to the correct size or depth. This loads the plastic sockets with stress and they eventually crack, break and render the housing useless. I was able to glue the pieces back in with ABS cement, re-drill the holes and reassemble it, but I don't expect it to last. This piece needs to have the housing redesigned with more weight and beefiness so it will withstand even light use.
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64) Submitted by
Edward Counts, from Nashville, TN
on 9/22/2011
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I-socket works fine when using the vacuum with smaller tools like mitre saws and routers but kicks circuit breaker when connected to my tablesaw. Won't take the startup load. I can start the saw and then start the vacuum and then the i-socket will turn off vacuum about 5 seconds after saw is turned off.
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65) Submitted by
Earl Woodard, from Coinjock, NC
on 4/20/2008
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Its a real good idea, it would be nice if they made one with 230 volts.
I use it in conjunction with my dust collector. My table saw delayed in starting and burned the i-socket up instantly. I think that a built in rest button would be a great improvement.
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