RIP Vevor!

[tracker1955]

Why not put a pull chain switch at the end of your power cord, just pull the chain to turn power on and off. Or get an air switch for a garbage disposal from Home Depot.

[mobilehomer]

The main reason for a switch would be convenience. Get one rated for at least double the amps that the machine draws at startup. I would think a 40 or 50 amp switch should work fine. The OEM switch is probably junk to negin with and operating past its maximum rating.

[Xraycer]

I would just get a $3 power strip which will have an convenient on/off swith. Plus, it can also operate your water pump at the same time, so you'll never have to remember to turn it on/off

[Tonykarter]

Genius!  Sometimes the obvious escapes me.  With increasing regularity...

[Xraycer]

Genius!  Sometimes the obvious escapes me.  With increasing regularity...

I waive my high consultation fee, to all GTA members 

[avator]

...just don't ask him how to use an air fryer... 

[hollowpoint1911]

$3 power strips generally don't like 15-20A being drawn through them for extended periods of time...

[Xraycer]

...just don't ask him how to use an air fryer... 

That's true! My temps tends to run over 300F

[Xraycer]

$3 power strips generally don't like 15-20A being drawn through them for extended periods of time...

Ok, get a $5 one then.

[Doug Wall]

The main reason for a switch would be convenience. Get one rated for at least double the amps that the machine draws at startup. I would think a 40 or 50 amp switch should work fine. The OEM switch is probably junk to negin with and operating past its maximum rating.

Ditto on the rating for the power switch!!! I think that I've heard that these compressors run about 1800 Watts. That's right on 15 Amps, and I'm sure that the starting current is much higher. I have a table saw wired with a 20 Amp, double pole switch (20+20), that seems to work fine. Any power strip or normal wall type switch will cook in no time.

[tracker1955]

Power draw is why I recommended the air switch for garbage disposal.

[Xraycer]

Any power strip or normal wall type switch will cook in no time.

Well, my $3 power strip has got about 1.5hr on it this far. A couple of times, it tripped the strip's breaker on the initial cold start, but once it gets going and warms up, it no longer trips. Guess I'll have to see how long this power strip will last.

[tracker1955]

Just keep an eye on it, but I'm sure you will. As a side note, is that an Acecare tank and fill valve in your Homer bucket? How do you like it? Have thought about one of these but wasn't sure about their fill mechanism, is it easy to use?

[Xraycer]

is that an Acecare tank and fill valve in your Homer bucket? How do you like it? Have thought about one of these but wasn't sure about their fill mechanism, is it easy to use?

Yes it is. I like it, and it is extremely solid. There was a recent thread about these CF air tanks. While they are not DOT certified, they are CE(European equivalent), and the CE criteria are supposedly more stringent than the DOT's. The fill mechanism looks complex is actually very basic. One red knob open/close access to the tank, while the other red knob actually does nothing except house the gauge to indicate the air volume in the tank. Then there's a bleed valve, and that's about it. To fill, you just plug the compressor into the male foster nipple, open the tanks valve and turn on the compressor. Super easy to use.