TEMPCo Foot Switch - Unboxing with an Engineer

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Viewer Erick reached out to me in an email and recommended this foot switch and cord so I figured I'd take his recommendation and check it out. It's the perfect setup to simultaneously control your router and shop-vac while keeping both your hands free to manipulate the router.
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[@VincentSmith1776]

Well, I tried to upload a video short showing the foot switch use with both a router and a shop-vac powered by it. But KZbin for some reason won't allow me to upload a short. But - it works great with the router dialed to full speed and a 5.5hp shop-vac powered simultaneously.

[@dodsonmanly2122]

Okay. You are exactly right. Turning on both the shop vac and router on the same circuit works with no problem. The foot pedal is a total game changer for me. Being able to hold the router in place with both hands and energize it with my foot has increased my enjoyment of milling 80% lowers ten fold! Thank you Vince! Also think the on/off vs momentary is the way to go.

[@ddistrbd1]

This video is the only one that shows how to connect this type of foot switch step by step, I followed this video and made one to work with my LRS( low resistance soldering ) unit, it had be a heavy duty one to go with a modified microwave transformer, this footswitch works perfectly and safely.

[@VincentSmith1776]

Glad I could help

[@christosvolikakis1523]

Great idea! I’ve always wanted a foot pedal or momentary switch for my shop vac as it’s a pain to walk to the corner of the shop, turn on the vac And have it running while walking back-and-forth or perhaps some smart, smart vac company will have a momentary switch at the business end

[@bob_mosavo]

It's a cable gland. I'm not sure how much strain relief it provides, since that is not its function. It's suppose to keep out moisture and/or water, depending on its rating and fit.

[@OlTrailDog]

I setting up one of these for running my Milwaukee Portable Bandsaw. Albeit, I'm just using one outlet instead of three. Unfortunately my foot pedal connection aren't marked and I was assuming it was the middle connection, but you showed how to check for LO...like DOAH! I especially like the zip tie idea, the not cutting the neutral, and the LED lighted cord indicating power.

[@fredbarney4525]

How many engineers does it take to plug in a 3/8ths “cordless drill”? Just one: Vincent Smith! 😂

[@VincentSmith1776]

😂 Exactly! Derp

[@pjfuscoonthenews1693]

Vinnie: Great video. I bought one of these things for my meat grinder/sausage making machine. Haven't strung it up yet, but it appears to be just what I need. Thanks.

[@VincentSmith1776]

Glad I could help!

[@jayheavyequipmentoperator1208]

A great idea and a great video.... Cant wait to see its functionality and reliability with two different tools plugged in.... This may be great for multiple reasons.....Woodworking, metal working, leather working, tattooing, etc... I mean anything where u could speed up a process by being able to switch tools and just press the pedal.... Love the idea

[@VincentSmith1776]

Well, I tried to upload a video short showing the foot switch use with both a router and a shop-vac powered by it. But KZbin for some reason won't allow me to upload a short. But - it works great with the router dialed to full speed and a 5.5hp shop-vac powered simultaneously.

[@markallen1413]

Great job VS , 👍👍👍👍👍

[@dodsonmanly2122]

Great idea Vince. Just ordered mine. Same switch but prewired as I’m concerned that running your Dewalt 611 (7 amps) plus shopvac will exceed 15 amps.

[@VincentSmith1776]

The startup definitely could, but I think the router's draw won't hit a 7 amp spike as it's unloaded on startup. I'm away from the shop but will try when I get back.

[@VincentSmith1776]

Well, I tried to upload a video short showing the foot switch use with both a router and a shop-vac powered by it. But KZbin for some reason won't allow me to upload a short. But - it works great with the router dialed to full speed and a 5.5hp shop-vac powered simultaneously.

[@pixelos_poland]

Thanks a lot for this film ! You solved my problem !! :)

[@VincentSmith1776]

Glad I could help

[@larrysmith3374]

Nice product, good review. Thanks much!

[@VincentSmith1776]

Glad I could help!

[@mel_tillis2]

Great video. I’ll buy one

[@terrigelbaum8066]

Do you think this would work for my sewing machine? Looks great. Great vid.

[@venkateshagopalgopal4532]

You have cut and connected black wire I.e.. negative? Better to connect positive !

[@oyuk-ormanevi]

👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@IhateYoutube]

I went with the cheap plastic foot pedal on Amazon for $19.00 but I looked at this pedal and should have went with it just because it's beefy :)

[@VincentSmith1776]

It sure feels like a quality product, and the guts check out. The switch itself can even be changed out in the housing.

[@IhateYoutube]

@@VincentSmith1776 Yeah that looks like an heirloom tool for sure. :) Kind of wish they would have done something a little more elegant for where the cordage goes in and out.

[@VincentSmith1776]

I'd like to see a model with two outlets built in.

[@IhateYoutube]

@@VincentSmith1776 Yep that would be nice!

[@dodsonmanly2122]

@@VincentSmith1776 That would be ideal. The one I ordered has the cord built in and is manual instead of momentary. I am going to replace the cord cap with a handy box and duplex receptacle.

[@richardparkin8559]

Ty I have the same pedal and was wondering how to wire it

[@patrickdavis9796]

Are you going to do a lower using the pedal and plug into your router

[@VincentSmith1776]

I will next time I cut a lower. But right now I don't have any planned. More than likely I'll use it doing some furniture work before that. I'll post that when I do. The next woodworking video I'll have out is a nightstand I finished before the footpedal came.

[@patrickdavis9796]

@@VincentSmith1776 i think I am going to get me one of those but I will wait till you use your just to see how it works