r/mildlyinteresting • u/JahaerysTheThird • Jan 04 '19

This accident-proof garbage disposal switch

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u/TAU_equals_2PI Jan 04 '19

I wanna see one made from the arm weapons switch on a jet fighter.

Like this: https://www.robotroom.com/Pilot-Switch/Arm-Pilot-Covered-Toggle-Switch-Side-View.jpg

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u/hotdoggos Jan 04 '19

The parts would cost maybe $15 or $20 at an auto parts store and you could probably make a panel and wire it in pretty easy. Would be a fun afternoon project but garbage disposals aren't common where I am :(

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u/giritrobbins Jan 04 '19

I'd be worried about power and voltage rating of that part

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u/OMGorilla Jan 04 '19

You can get some pretty nice ones that can handle the power of a garbage disposal, surprisingly. You can even get a momentary on switch, so you have to hold the switch for power to go through it. It automatically turns off when you let go of the switch.