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Old 07-11-2007, 11:50 PM   #16
LeeC
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I have a somewhat different solution to your wiring. I mounted a duplex metal electrical box on the side of my table so that I could install a switch and outlet. I took a heaby extension cord and connected the black wire to one side of the switch and a jumper wire from the other side of the switch to the gold terminal on the outlet. I connected the white wire to the silver terminal on the outlet and the ground to the box. This allows me to plug in my router to the outlet on the table. If necessary, now I can move the table and plug the extension cord in to another wall outlet. I found the with a 3 HP router you need to use 20 amp rated switches and outlets after having a couple of the 15 amp ones fail. This way I dont have to hunt for the switch on the router every time I want to turn it off. If I am going to change a bit, then I turn off both switches, or unplug the router. The wiring is really quite easy after you do it for a few years. Have fun with it.
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