POWERTEC 120V/230V Dual Voltage, Paddle Switch, 28 Amps at 230 Volts, Large Knee Paddle for Power Tools, Fits Table Saw, Router Table, Drill Press, Bench Saw, Bandsaw (71007)

standard paddle switch. Used to replace an OEM switch on my table saw that shorted. Once these mag switches short, they self-sacrifice so...another $20. At first I didn't care for this one as it required a more positive push to turn on. Now, I kind of like the idea that it takes a more intentional effort to turn on the table saw. The off switch works the same as any other paddle - probably because of the leverage of the paddle. In any case, works great, and makes for a quick replacement.

This switch was bought for my lathe as more of an emergency shutoff. I liked it so much that I bought 3 more for my other equipment. Wires up easily but you need to search for terminals to fit if you are wiring for 220, which I did. I used 8 AWG wire, a pvc weather proof box and pvc pipe to run it into my cabinet. With the wire I used the switch was a bit difficult to install into the box. You will need a riser to make the box deeper. Other than that it’s been a very good addition to my lathe. I push the on button with my finger and turn it off with a bump of my knee.

Received the switch in less than 2 days, it came nicely packaged. Originally bought it for my Router table, but since I use my Table Saw more, I decided to put it on the saw. Installation was easy and straight forward. It works well and is well made. I was concerned there would be flex in the paddle when you hit it to turn off, buy it is nice and solid. I have had PowerTec switches on my Table saw and Band saw for years, just no the paddle ones. The paddle is great, no fumbling around when you are shutting the saw off. Will be adding 2 more, one for my router table and one for my band saw.

I installed this on a bandsaw using a motor drawing 13A at 115vac and a table saw using 7A at 220VAC. The GOOD: Easy to wire: The switch contacts were labeled on the case making it easy to wire. Works with 220vac. It has 2 throws so one can switch both hot and neutral or both phases of a 220V line. The start button has a very positive detent and the stop paddle works great. Paddle or button: The stop paddle is easily removed for ease of installation or if you just want to use the stop button vs the paddle. Good Value: At only about $11 they are inexpensive. The BAD: Unreliable: I had one switch fail at 3 months and a replacement at 18 months when wired for 220VAC on a table saw. Powertec will readily replace but the hassle of reinstallation is annoying. I bought a spare this time as they are so inexpensive. Deep Body: The switch is deep, too deep to fit a standard electrical box. I purchased a box that was deeper and then there was room for the body of the switch along with the wiring and its connectors. Screws Dont Match Electrical Box. Also the screws supplied do not match the threads of a standard electrical box. One needs to replace the screws with long screws that will thread into box. Screws dont line up with Electrical Box. Also the screws don't align perfectly with a standard electrical box spacing but it is close enough that the screw can get started and eventually snug up.

It arrived in time and it is nice. I hooked it up immediately and it works great. Thanks for the timely delivery and quality part. I would buy this item again.

I installed this on my table saw and feel much safer now. The on button is sometimes difficult to find, but the off paddle is great. Highly recommend a switch like this for any stationary power tool that may require use of both hands while shutting off the motor. The price is well worth it.

I put my first one on my table saw 6 years ago and couldn't believe how much safer it made it. Wish I had added it sooner. But the real cost was for the wiring job. I put a large box on the front of the saw making the paddle easily accessible. And I added a 16 gage extension cord so an extension was never needed again. It took a few hours, trips to electrical supply companies for commercial grade electrical hardware, and $25-50 in hardware. Then again, I dabbled in power engineering in college (i.e. you don't have to do all that). It lasted 5 years (3-4 in occasional weekend use and a year of hard use) before it failed. This replacement is an identical match meaning replacement is a simple matter. So I bought an extra one to have on the shelf. But then again, I might find another tool worthy of a paddle safety switch. Looking at the price I can't complain. And I hope I don't have to test it but reviews say the company replaces infant mortality - devices that fail in the first few months. So let's face it, 20 amps / 2 hp creates a quite an arc when it is switched. The next increment in switch technology that could handle this much power can't be afforded by most people. So this is great value for the dollar. And at the end of the day, <$20 for insurance that I don't loose a finger is worth it. Only warning I would give is that it does not de-energize when power is cut off. You need a more expensive / different switch for that. This doesn't matter that much on a table saw where the impact of it being on when you plug it in will more likely give you a heart attack than present a serious safety issue. But on something like a router table where the router is intentionally left on all the time, this could matter. If the switch is accidentally left on, it could power up when plugged in or come back on if there is a temporary loss of power when you are expecting it to be off.

The switch on my Ridgid oscillating spindle/edge sander went bad and the OEM replacement switch was out of stock everywhere I looked. With minor modification I was able to use this switch. This switch fits perfectly in the mounting hole. The only difference is one of the spade connections on the OEM switch is slightly narrower than the other. So, I just filed down the spade to fit. Your other option would be to put a different connector on the wire from the sander, but filing down the spade took just a couple minutes and works just as good. NOTE: The switch is a double pole singe throw (4 connectors) so it can be used on 240V. Since my sander is 120V, I only needed to two of the four connectors...just leave the other two unused.

Recomiendo el aditamento es muy práctico y funcional. Lo ocupé para una mesa de trabajo plegable y me funciona de maravilla, además tiene un buen precio y un bonito diseño.

Bom dia pessoal O Produto é ótimo e gostei muito para a minha Router de mesa. Envio uma foto quando terminar de instala-lo. José Maria Machado

Bouton ON OFF pour ma scie à ruban fonctionne très bien et facile de branchement , parfait pour différent outil d’atelier

all good

Product arrived within times quoted. Switch is as described and as one previous reviewer wrote would be nice to have a rear cover. Happy with the purchase.