odie
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I'm a forgetful person, and for the longest time kept forgetting to turn off my compressor. There are many fittings inline, and subsequently there are a few slow leaks. What this means, is when I'm not in my shop, the compressor automatically turns on and off to keep the online components up to pressure. I'd rather not have this happen.
Since my compressor is 220v, there isn't any of those convenient lamp timers that'll work. I use those, too, but they aren't available for 220v.
The solution? I bought one of these 220v industrial timers. Works well. I only use the shut-off feature, not the turn-on option. Everytime I enter my shop, I give it six or eight hours.....and forget about it. The electrical power to the compressor automatically shuts off.....until I return.
Now, I don't have to remember anything.....the timer does that for me!
....otis of Cologne
Since my compressor is 220v, there isn't any of those convenient lamp timers that'll work. I use those, too, but they aren't available for 220v.
The solution? I bought one of these 220v industrial timers. Works well. I only use the shut-off feature, not the turn-on option. Everytime I enter my shop, I give it six or eight hours.....and forget about it. The electrical power to the compressor automatically shuts off.....until I return.
Now, I don't have to remember anything.....the timer does that for me!
....otis of Cologne
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