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Re: Re: Mains activated extension socket



'wonder if & how C-Bus or Idratek could help with this sort of
thing ?

Chris


On 4 Nov 2007, at 14:47, David Chapman wrote:

> Automated Home Discussion> I need to turn on a dust extractor
> whenever a
> woodworking machine is switched on (single phase, but let's say the
> full 13
> amps surge.)
>
> I had the same problem - and the current sensing device I had on a
> workshop
> vac didn't work well as there was a 5 second delay on startup.
>
> What I ended up using was a plug in "sound switch" that I
bought
> from Maplin
> some years ago. It is branded "Home Automation order code
6001"
> Although it
> says it is only rated 500w in practice I've found it is fine with
> double
> that !!  Might not be the perfect solution but something with a
> sound sensor
> could be the way to go.
>
> David C



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