Any homemade extension cord can be modified and thereby extend the "life" of the power tool. This article will discuss how to make a separate outlet with a soft start for a grinder, a circular saw and other power tools, which is often used in a workshop or at home.
Process for making a secure outlet
The most affordable and optimal option that will help extend the life of the power tool is to use a soft starter. Why is this needed?
When starting a grinder or circular saw, a significant short-term increase in the consumption of electric current occurs, which increases the wear of the brushes, the engine manifold, and also leads to a strong mechanical jerk. And this is not the best way affects the performance and durability of the gearbox.
The softstarter, which is designed for 12 amperes, must cope with all these problems. However, there is still 20 A. To install it, first you need to disassemble the extension cord. By the way, it is better to use a 2.5-square stranded copper wire to connect the outlet.
The final stage of installation work
Lay the wire and collect the extension cord. The unit rises into the new outlet as a native, so there should not be any problems with the installation. The socket must be "planted" in its place, and the soft starter should be connected to the open circuit. It is advisable to solder the connection, and put a heat shrink tube on top. Then all the “offal” can be put in place.
That's it - a safe power outlet is ready to use. With a soft starter, your power tool will last much longer. Be sure to watch a video on how to make such a socket yourself.
