Timeline for Easy way to rig a power source switcher for a 110v appliance? [closed]
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| Nov 27, 2021 at 22:58 | comment | added | Harper - Reinstate Monica | It would help to know more about the loads, since there are gotchas for certain loads, like gas furnaces. | |
| Nov 26, 2021 at 3:10 | history | closed |
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| Nov 26, 2021 at 0:37 | answer | added | DrMoishe Pippik | timeline score: 1 | |
| Nov 26, 2021 at 0:09 | comment | added | Mark | @manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact Geez.. maybe I'll just mount the end of two extension cords side-by-side and make it easy to switch plugs. I guess this is an uncommon scenario so I see why there isn't a product like this. | |
| Nov 25, 2021 at 22:38 | comment | added | manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact | I think the big complication here is that you need to switch both hot and neutral. Which means a double pole switch. But you also need what is (in the US) referred to as a 3-way switch. Getting the two in one device may not be so easy. The alternative is to go to down to the component level - but then you are (usually) talking about crimping or soldering rather than being able to just screw everything together. | |
| Nov 25, 2021 at 22:17 | comment | added | Mark | @manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact | |
| Nov 25, 2021 at 22:17 | comment | added | Mark | @P2000 manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact It doesn't need to be remote controlled, and it only needs to handle a load of 650 watts. If I have to make one, what would be the most simple way? Ideally using components which don't require special tools like crimpers, soldering gun, etc. Just needs to be two standard male outlet connectors, one female, and a hard switch between them. | |
| Nov 25, 2021 at 22:12 | comment | added | Mark | @Tetsujin A UPS is simply a power strip with a battery inside right? They plug into a single power source (1 male connector), at least the ones I've seen. I need something that will plug into two, just with a button at the intersection to switch between them. | |
| Nov 25, 2021 at 20:34 | review | Close votes | |||
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| Nov 25, 2021 at 18:18 | comment | added | manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact | In addition to"Remote?" and "Switchover time requirement?", the key question I have is total power being switched? With physical manual switches (e.g., standard light switches) 15A is no problem, there are a lot of electronic switches that are limited, depending also on type of load (resistive vs. motor, etc.) | |
| Nov 25, 2021 at 18:03 | comment | added | Tetsujin | There's also a caveat on the time it takes to switch over - this may be very dependant on what equipment is being powered. | |
| Nov 25, 2021 at 17:52 | comment | added | P2000 | Does it have to be remote controlled? Otherwise, a DIY box with a "3-way" switch, a receptacle and two wired plugs is theoretically what you want. | |
| Nov 25, 2021 at 17:50 | comment | added | Tetsujin | You're pretty much describing a UPS [Uninterruptible Power Supply] system, but with a manual switch. idk if any UPSes have manual switching, but it might be a place to start looking. | |
| Nov 25, 2021 at 17:43 | history | asked | Mark | CC BY-SA 4.0 |