jtpryan wrote:
On Mar 9, 11:14 am, Gus wrote:
On Mar 9, 10:58 am, jtpr wrote:



I have a Delta 1.5 Hp dust collector I bought used, so I'm not sure
how old it is. I currently have it plugged into the 20 amp circuit
in my shop. I also have a Rigid TS3650 Table Saw, plugged into the
same circuit. This works fine if I walk over and turn on the DC
then go use the TS.

I bought one of those vac switches at Woodcraft the other day. This
is the thing you plug your DC into and then a tool. When you power
on the tool, the DC comes on. This works fine with my sander, mitre
saw, router, etc. But when I use the TS the breaker pops. This is
new electrical as of 1 year. I guess my question is does anybody
know if there is a kind of breaker that will handle a momentary
spike like this or could there be something wrong with my DC that
is causing this. I do know that if I try to run the DC on a 15 amp
circuit all by itself it will blow the breaker.

You can use a "slow trip" breaker - but be very aware of what you are
doing and the ramifications thereof.

This saw draws 13 A at 120 VAC.

Many (most) tools have a higher draw when starting than when running.

Also, make darn sure that your "20 amp circuit" is actually WIRED for
20 AMP and not 15. Just something to check.

Also, what else is using that line?

Yes, it is wired 20 Amp, 12 gauge yellow. I had the electrician wire
it for this when we renovated the house. Nothing else would be using
the line, I just power on one tool at a time.

How hard is it to change the breaker?


Almost trivial.

0. Remove breaker panel cover.
1. Turn off the target breaker.
2. Remove the wire by unscrewing the connector.
3. Lever out the old breaker (look at the new breaker for the technique)
4. Insert the new breaker - push it down really hard
5. Re-connect the previously disconnected wire. Tighten the screw really
well.
6. Turn on the new breaker.
7. Replace panel cover.

Alternatively, you might try a radio controlled on-off switch. The kind that
allows you to turn on a lamp from across the room. Attach the remote control
to the table saw. Plug your jig saw (or a lamp) into the switch.

Start the saw, wait a sec, push the button to turn on the jig saw/lamp,
which, in turn, will activate the dust collector.

What you're trying to do here is avoid two high-current motors from starting
at the same time.