Leon wrote:
"jtpr" wrote in message
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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.

-Jim


I wonder how Festool does that. IIRC my Festool Vac delays starting up a
second or two after the tool that is plugged into it gets past its initial
start up surge.


Most likely a count down circuit of some sort. When the first motor
starts so does the timer. When the first motor is up to speed the count
down reaches zero and fires the second motor start.

Dave