Power Switch Anet A8

I have an Anet a8 that has worked really well for me and I want to install a switch like this one. [www.amazon.com]. I just don't know how to do it. I have looked everywhere and I cant find an easy to understand wiring diagram. I have wired things like this in the past, but I'm just afraid to really do anything just incase. All I want is to wire a switch that I can use to turn on and off my printer with without unplugging it.

Yes you can add this between the mains voltage power input to the power supply and a 3 pin "kettle" lead. Or why not buy a plug in RCD/GFI device, plug your printer into it, and use its test and reset buttons as the switch. Then you are also protected from a mains leak in your psu etc...


Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/16/2017 06:13AM by DjDemonD.

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Simon Khoury

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Published:Inventions

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DjDemonD
Yes you can add this between the mains voltage power input to the power supply and a 3 pin "kettle" lead. Or why not buy a plug in RCD/GFI device, plug your printer into it, and use its test and reset buttons as the switch. Then you are also protected from a mains leak in your psu etc...
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Sorry. Newbie question. Don't really know much about this stuff but what do I use to connect the switch to the wall?

What about using something like this instead?

[www.amazon.com]

Or something like this to avoid electric shocks
[www.amazon.com]

If you use the 3 pin outlet in the original post you need an IEC "kettle" lead.
[www.amazon.com]

Obviously with the correct mains plug on the end depending on where you live.
Seriously consider the RCD/GFI type device, you get everything you need, a switch and a safety circuit to kill the power if the mains shorts against anything.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/16/2017 10:45AM by DjDemonD.

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Simon Khoury

Co-founder of [www.precisionpiezo.co.uk] Accurate, repeatable, versatile Z-Probes
Published:Inventions

Perhaps take a look at the reviews for this switch.... Lots of burnt plastic going on! Also, this uses a kettle lead. A very standard mains power connector. You can buy a kettle lead connector and make your own, or better yet buy a pre-made one. I'd normally say make your own to your own specs, but if you're not comfortable with basic wiring perhaps best to steer clear of DIY stuff.