A simple solution is at hand with components available from a hardware store.
These components include:
· a countdown wall timer (counts down to ‘off’);
· an electrical device box (steel or PVC);
· a cord with a three-prong grounded plug;
· a strain relief connector for where the cord enters the box; and,
· a typical wall outlet with double cover plate to suit the shape of the timer and wall outlet.
Wiring is very basic – for those who need assistance, timers come with instructions for wiring to a light or a bathroom fan. You simply need to wire the outlet in the circuit where one of these would go. I chose a timer that counts down in increments of 30, 15, 10 and 5 minutes. Longer and shorter timers are available.
To use, simply plug the glue gun or soldering iron into the outlet on the device, plug the device into a grounded wall outlet and press the timer button for the desired time.
I store my soldering equipment, glue gun and ‘memory compensator’ in the same place. It has become a habit to use this device whenever and wherever I solder or hot glue. I usually remember to turn the timer off when I am finished but when I don’t it takes care of itself.
· a countdown wall timer (counts down to ‘off’);
· an electrical device box (steel or PVC);
· a cord with a three-prong grounded plug;
· a strain relief connector for where the cord enters the box; and,
· a typical wall outlet with double cover plate to suit the shape of the timer and wall outlet.
Wiring is very basic – for those who need assistance, timers come with instructions for wiring to a light or a bathroom fan. You simply need to wire the outlet in the circuit where one of these would go. I chose a timer that counts down in increments of 30, 15, 10 and 5 minutes. Longer and shorter timers are available.
To use, simply plug the glue gun or soldering iron into the outlet on the device, plug the device into a grounded wall outlet and press the timer button for the desired time.
I store my soldering equipment, glue gun and ‘memory compensator’ in the same place. It has become a habit to use this device whenever and wherever I solder or hot glue. I usually remember to turn the timer off when I am finished but when I don’t it takes care of itself.
