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From: warren@ihlpf.ATT.COM (Montgomery)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Ever seen a switch like this?
Message-ID: <7485@ihlpf.ATT.COM>
Date: 30 Jan 89 14:12:06 GMT
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories - Naperville, Illinois
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I am looking for a stunt box that will switch my stereo receiver on
according to whether or not my turntable is running.  This strikes
me as a basic and common need, and while I think I could design a
circuit to do this I can't believe that I can't buy a better one, or
at least get ahold of plans for one.  Basically what I want is
something that will sense when current is drawn through one AC
outlet without significantly degrading the power available, and
control a second outlet according to whether or not power is being
drawn.  I'd also like a control switch allowing the second outlet to
be always on, always off, or switched according to the first.  I've
poked around in a couple of stereo stores but haven't found anything
like this, and as I said while I suspect I could build such a gadget
I suspect I could buy a better one.  Anyone have any suggestions as
to what to look for or ideas for building such a gadget?

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Warren Montgomery ihlpf!warren