240v tool triggered vacuum switch

[DonDonson]

Hi, does anyone know where to get a 240v tool triggered vacuum switch as I can only find them in the US. See link below

http://www.amazon.com/i-socket-110m-Tool-Vacuum-Switch/dp/B001BSL1BM

 

[OwainDIYer]

Axminster do the sort for fixed ventilation systems
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-auto-extract-controller-unit

Record version

http://www.recordpower.co.uk/product/automatic-dust-extraction-control-unit

This vacuum has a socket into which you plug the power tool
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vacmaster-multipurpose-vacuum-cleaner-1250w/dp/B004B9TK48

At the price level you want, I think most people use the energy-saving socket strips intended for use with computers to turn peripherals on/off, but watch the current rating for inductive (motor) loads

If you want to make one there are suggestions and a circuit here
http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?title=Current_activated_switch

 

[DonDonson]

Thanks ever so much, very helpfull reply, by the looks of it I'm probably better of just getting a vacuum with the on/off function built in, have got so many hoovers I just didn't want to buy another