Birdhunter
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I just installed an IVAC system to automatically turn on a Festool vac when I fire up my SawStop table saw. The Festool vac connects to the saw’s overarm blade guard and dust collector. I have a 220v big cyclone vac connected to the saw’s 4“ port.
The IVAC current sensor clamps onto the table saw’s 220v power cord and the Festool vac plugs into the IVAC’s switching box.
At first, the IVAC system didn’t work. The current sensor seemed to be working correctly but the switching box wasn’t.
I tried unplugging both IVAC units then plugging them back in. Presto! It all worked.
Dust collection has always been very good, but now it is excellent.
The IVAC current sensor clamps onto the table saw’s 220v power cord and the Festool vac plugs into the IVAC’s switching box.
At first, the IVAC system didn’t work. The current sensor seemed to be working correctly but the switching box wasn’t.
I tried unplugging both IVAC units then plugging them back in. Presto! It all worked.
Dust collection has always been very good, but now it is excellent.