Electrical question - how to indicate something's plugged in?

[Jeff Cochran]

Too obvious answer:

Put the power outlet in plain view.

Second most obvious answer:

Use a guard on the switch so it can't accidentally be turned on.

Third most obvious answer:

Do Both.

Jeff

[Jeff Wisnia]

OK, now that everyone else has had a shot at this from an electrical angle, here's a near zero cost mechanical solution:

Fasten the open end wrench you use to loosen the router's collet nut to the line cord with a six inch piece of stout twine, tied on tightly just behind the cord plug. Apply a few overlapped turns of an adhesive tape to the cord right behind that tie to keep it from working its way up the cord.

If that doesn't solve your problem I seriously suggest you take up safer hobby, like perhaps stamp collecting. (Ducking.)

Just my .02,

Jeff

[The Good Bohemian]

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You could also wire up a key switch to the table or lockup the panel. Nothing gives good piece of mind like yanking the plug though. I never trust the magnetic switch on my table saw even if it is **supposed** to be safe. The same thing goes for my drill press and router table which both have key switches and switch covers as well. I still always yank that cord...

Andrew.