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Originally Posted by BigWorm2005GT Bob,
Close! The first diagram on the second page looks like what I want to do, but it lists the outlets coming out of the home breaker panel. I would guess that replace that portion with (a) an inline power switch of some kind, and (b) instead of going into a breaker I'd have a power cord with a standard three prong at the end to plug into a wall outlet. I'd guess the switch would go on the white/black lines going from source to the first outlet in series.
Do I have that about right? Thanks for the diagram, that clears up about 90% of my confusion! |
Hi BW:
The diagram that Bob provided is not quite correct. Looking at the front of the outlets, with the longer blade (Neutral) on the right side, the grounding pins would be at the top (not at the bottom as shown.) Going by the long blade-short blade arrangement (ignoring the position of the grounding pins), the wiring as shown is correct.
In your case, you want to replace the toggle switch with an industrial-styled on-off pushbutton station. I would suggest you check the industrial catalogues, such as Allen Bradley. You might stop in at an industrial electrical supply shop and ask them on which switches are suitable.
For the wiring, some points to keep in mind:
1. The switch goes in the LIVE (black) line only. NEVER place a switch in the NEUTRAL (white) line. NEVER place a switch in the GROUND (green or bare) line.
2. The NEUTRAL (white) wire on your cord should go directly to the outlet(s). The NEUTRAL connection on the outlets are the longer of the two blades.
3. The LIVE (black) wire should go to the switch. From the other side of the switch, run a black wire to the live side of the outlets. On the outlets, the LIVE (black) wire should go to the shorter of the two blades.
4. !! Remember !! to ground all devices through their grounding screws.
5. If you use a metal box to mount the switch and outlets in, the ground (green) wire should go the box's grounding screw.
6. The diagrams on page 2 of the PDF diagrams are for GFCI wiring. GFCI outlets have special wiring requirements, to ensure proper protection. If you are going to use GFCI outlets, use the first diagram on page 2, but add a switch in the black line from the panel to the first outlet. To answer your question, replace the panel in the diagram with an electrical cord, keeping the same configuration of wires. (GFCI = Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
Hope this helps,
Cassie
Electrical Engineer (Ontario, Canada)