Easiest way to turn on ct15?

[ferntree]

I’m gonna try and use a ct15 for a Sawstop blade guard dust extractor. I can’t hook up Bluetooth? Can’t use an iVac? Is the easiest way to turn it on to plug something into the 15’s 110v port? Like a little device with an on/off switch?

Pushing the manual button on the machine is impractical if I’m going to use it as an aux dust extractor.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

Is your Sawstop 110v? If so, could you just run it through the CT15?

I have no idea of the Sawstop's electronics, but I know that the old Powermatic 66, we used to have, had the capability of running a 110v Jet dust collector. This was many years ago and the Jet machine had a manual stitch, so the saw was just supplying power, not triggering a switch to something that was individually powered.
A set-up like that wouldn't help in your situation, you would need something to create an actual draw on the CT15's circuitry. Something that you could turn on remotely would be ideal.....assuming you can't run the saw through the CT.

 

[ChuckM]

Are you planning to use a CT15 only for the SawStop (overarm dust collection)? It'd not be a wise use of such an expensive extractor for that purpose alone, in my opinion.

Would you consider a better alternative and use a small cheap shop vac and fit it with a HEPA filter? You can attach it to the SawStop, and move it around with the mobile base. (I estimate that the under-the-table dust collection with a dust collector should take care of about 85% - 90% of the dust generated already.)

This is how I use an iVAC to provide simultaneous suction from the dc and shop vac for the saw and the overarm dust collection blade guard as soon as the saw is powered on (the iVAC is mounted to the dust collector):

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To ensure that the iVAC or the breaker at the panel won't trip, I plug the iVAC to two separate circuits. My d.c. draws 9 Amps, according to the spec. (PCS 14 Amps). (The iVac is designed to control Shop Vacs up to 5 Peak HP and Dust Collectors up to 1 HP, and any type of 115V-15A power tool.)

To conclude: The single switch on the table saw controls everything.

P.S. Anyone planning to use just one dust collector (1.5HP min.) should replace the factory splitter with a 4"x2.5" actual wye. As seen in this screen grab, SawStop didn't use the factory splitter to demo its 99% dust efficiency claim:

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[morts10n]

I have one of my 110v dust collectors plugged into an outlet that has a switch right next to it in a 4 gang box on the floor.  I just hit the switch with my toe to turn it on

 

[ferntree]

From my understanding, you can’t flip a power switch to turn on the ct15. I already have the ct15 for the track saw and domino. I figure I’d take your advice Chuck and use it for the overarm dust. Just looking for a way to utilize the ct15. I’m thinking of running an extension cord from CT’s plug to a glade plug in or something with a little draw. I plan on having a 220v Sawstop and a 220v DC. I’m gonna run a quad breaker to get 50a 220v and a 15amp 110 due to panel constraints.

 

[ChuckM]

In that case, you may try this:

- Plug a wireless remote control outlet in the CT15 (https://tinyurl.com/2m6khdhj -- Walmart etc. have similar items for Xmas lights at dirt cheap prices)
- Plug a small device (light bulb, etc.) in the remote control outlet
- Use the remote to control the small device and the CT15.

Unlike the old switch dial, you still have to press the membrane switch every time at the beginning. I consider the new switch a downgrade in features for the dust extractor line.

 

[ferntree]

I’ll report back on if the CT needs a minimum draw current to turn on.

I plugged a Wi-Fi switch into the CT15 and it didn’t turn on the vacuum. I then plugged my iPad charger into wifi switch that’s in the CT and it turned on the vacuum. Problem solved. I can charge my device and turn on my CT with the app on my phone.

 

[Coen]

It probably does. I can charge my phone from the CTL Midi I without it turning on.

On 230V I would just plug everything into the next vac and it will all turn on.

I flattened a table with my OF 1400. Lights, CTL 22, CTL 26 and OF 1400 all running from the same 16A circuit.

 

[xedos]

yes - the tool activation circuit has a minimum and maximum current threshold.

running the tablesaw with an induction motor through the CT is a crazy idea.

 

[Coen]

Only in 110V land you mean?

 

[Starkel91]

I know this is an old thread but I ended up here after also wanting a way to turn the ct 15 on with a switch.

What I came up with was connecting an extension cord to the dust extractor with split outlets. I connected a wireless remote outlet switch from Amazon, to that switch some low draw device, hide that under the bench, and then mount the second outlet to the wall.

It’ll give me the ability to turn it on with a switch and still get the automatic turn on if I’m using a tool.

This is also for anyone else in the future that ends up here.

 

[ChuckM]

This is how some of us have "upgraded" our CT15s:
https://www.festoolownersgroup.com/...lity-of-ct-25-vs-ct-midi-and-ct-26/#msg709142
https://www.festoolownersgroup.com/...lity-of-ct-25-vs-ct-midi-and-ct-26/#msg714445