
Some have a single or double pole version. All models offer the choice of either back or side tube entry and some have UL/CSA approved versions. Many of the air switches we offer are available from stock for fast delivery. This makes it safe for the user to activate the device with wet hands. The PVC tubing which the air travels down enables the air switch within the electrical device to be activated without the user coming into contact with electronics in a wet environment.

The push button would be located within the kitchen worktop near the sink, pressing the button would send the puff of air through to the air switch within the disposal mechanism and it would switch on. What is an Air Switch used for?Ī well-known use for an air switch is a kitchen waste disposal. The air switch will turn a device on or off. A push button can be used to instigate a “puff” or “sip” of air which travels along a length of PVC tubing and activates the air switch. COMPATIBILITY: This kitchen sink countertop garbage disposal air switch is designed to work with all garbage disposal brands 15 amps and under and will work with InSinkErator garbage disposal models.What is an Air Switch? Air Switches are part of our product range here at Herga Technology.Īs you may assume from the name, an Air Switch is a switch which is activated by air.BUILT TO LAST: This replacement garbage disposal air switch has a durable plastic construction that resists rust and corrosion and will endure everyday use.EASY TO INSTALL: The food disposer air switch easily mounts to the sink or countertop with a one-outlet under sink power source design.AIR ACTIVATED GARBAGE DISPOSER SWITCH: The control knob button activates a garbage disposal by pushing a burst of air through a plastic or vinyl tube to a control unit mounted under a sink It does not rely upon electricity and so it is a great alternative to mount on counter or sink surfaces.DIMENSIONS: The air switch button has a 1.810 inch top outside diameter underside 1.247 inch diameter.LONGER AIR SWITCH THREAD LENGTH: Longer air switch length of 2.65 inches can accommodate thicker granite and tile countertops includes nut for holding tubing in place on barb end.GARBAGE DISPOSAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT: Use the Danco Sink Top Mounted Air Switch for Garbage Disposals when you need to replace a traditional garbage disposal wall switch.This is a perfect solution for a kitchen island and works with most major garbage disposal brands and is compatible with the InSinkErator garbage disposal units. You will need to press the button again to turn off your garbage disposal. Once the control unit receives the “air signal”, it turns on the power to your disposer. When you press the push button initially, it triggers a pulse of air towards the power control unit, then the air goes through tubing connected between the button and the control unit. The air switch for garbage disposal uses air pressure instead of electricity to activate your unit, so it reduces the potential of an electric shock when you have wet hands. This is very popular with homeowners as many new kitchens and kitchen remodels today, the kitchen sink and garbage disposal are located in an island countertop and not close to a wall, so the wall switch becomes outdated. The deck-mount garbage disposal air switch is a convenient alternative to the wall-mount light switch and easily mounts to the sink or counter top with a two-outlet under sink power source design.

The Danco garbage disposal air switch is a very simple device that you can use to turn on and off your kitchen disposer.


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