Comco MB-101 foot pedal question

[hoffy]

I bought a non-working Comco MB-101 air abrasion unit. I've got everything working but have a question about the foot pedal or the lack of one. The unit did not have a power cord or foot pedal when I bought it. I contacted Comco they no longer have a parts list or manual. I would like to know the manufacture name and model of the foot pedal if anyone has one to reduce my chances of picking the wrong one. I'm currently using a toggle switch. 

Thanks,

Hoffy 

 

 

[jpc]

If the foot pedal is runs on electricity it should be fairly easy to get a replacement from electrical places.  Where is Radio Shack when we need them?  If it runs on compressed air, like it does on a Swam Blaster, that may be harder.  The fact that you say you have a toggle switch suggests to me that it is electrical.  I am kind of amazed that Comco couldn't help you.  Can you post a picture of the machine?  

[Malcolmt]

The foot switch is electrical

[hoffy]

 

Thanks for the fast response. I was concerned that it might be some off the wall switch but I found a parts list for a mb1001this morning. It uses a SPST and I'm going to assume this is the same. I attached pic of my unit.

If anyone wonders are these units worth the expense it's night and day this and an air eraser.

 

[Sagebrush Steve]

Is this foot switch from Harbor Freight the kind of thing you are looking for?  I assume you just need on-off, not some sort of variable speed depending on how hard you push.

 

https://www.harborfreight.com/momentary-power-foot-switch-96619.html

 

[hoffy]

Thanks Sagebrush Steve that one will not work. I found a wiring diagram and figured out what I needed. Ordered one should arrive in the next few days.

Thanks again