Time-O-Light P59 foot switch hack

[Derek Lofgreen]

I have a time-o-light timer that I would like to use a foot switch with. When I look online to find a foot switch the cost is more than I am willing to pay. I don't see how 90 to 120 USD is even reasonable. So I am wondering if I can buy a simple foot switch and adapt the male plug with a male cinch plug? However I don't know what size or designation the little two blade female plug on the timer is. Wondering if anyone here knows so I can shop for one the right size. When I measure the female socket the blades are 1/4 center to center apart. Any ideas are welcome.

Thanks,
D.

 

[Nicholas Lindan]

There shouldn't be any problem. Make sure you get a switch rated for 120VAC, the ones for guitars and pianos won't do.

For the plug, you can still get them but it seems they are NOS. Should also be available on ebay.

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cinch-connectivity-solutions/P-302H-CCT/1278729

 

[Derek Lofgreen]

Okay, that's exactly the one I was looking at to order to see if it was the right size. I was looking at simple shop tool foot switches to wire the cinch plug to. I figured I would be all in for $30 USD. Thanks for the confirmation Nicholas.

D.

 

[ags2mikon]

Here is the auction link to the ones I purchased when I made mine. Ebay# 283228402443 I have been using them for a couple of years now without any problems.