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    Anybody use the foot switch from Harbor Freight? Is 15 amps heavy enough to run my grinder? Lem Mighty Bite #8. 500/1000 watt peak. Dont want to buy a switch only to overload and burn it up.
    Last edited by Walker; 11-16-2018, 09:44 AM.

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    I have the HF foot switch. I use a Cabelas 1HP grinder. Wife and I just packaged 120# snowing burger and 30# of cubed venison steak. Switch worked just fine.

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      #3
      Looked at the 1HP Cabelas user manual and their expensive brand of foot petal was 15Amps also, should not be an issue. I'm ordering one also.

      Pg. 26, https://www.cabelas.com/assets/produ...e_Grinders.pdf

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        #4
        I use a similar sized switch with a 3/4 hp LEM so you'll be fine with the smaller #8 LEM.

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          #5
          I don't but a buddy does and the HF one works just fine with his 1hp Cabelas. I would have one but I found my Cabelas one on sale for $19.

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            #6
            Im headed to get one today.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Walker View Post
              Anybody use the foot switch from Harbor Freight? Is 15 amps heavy enough to run my grinder? Lem Mighty Bite #8. 500/1000 watt peak. Dont want to buy a switch only to overload and burn it up.
              Umm, yeah.... 15 AMP is more than enough to run the grinder. I have the LEM foot switch that I received as a present. There is nothing fancy about it. Just a 15A foot switch.

              The only time I ever really use it is when I am grinding directly into those chub bags.

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                #8
                Originally posted by WTJim View Post
                I have the HF foot switch. I use a Cabelas 1HP grinder. Wife and I just packaged 120# snowing burger and 30# of cubed venison steak. Switch worked just fine.
                HF has three different Foot switches, "Moneraty", "Power Maintained" (both for $13.99) and the "TIG Remote control" for $80 (I think it's for welding?!)

                which one is the right one for 1 HP Cabela's Grinder?

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by SwampRabbit View Post
                  Umm, yeah.... 15 AMP is more than enough to run the grinder. I have the LEM foot switch that I received as a present. There is nothing fancy about it. Just a 15A foot switch.

                  The only time I ever really use it is when I am grinding directly into those chub bags.

                  I love mine for stuffing off the grinder ...if a casing breaks or runs out, I can stop it instantly. No reaching around the back to turn it off
                  Last edited by Smart; 11-16-2018, 10:29 AM.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by ATI View Post
                    HF has three different Foot switches, "Moneraty", "Power Maintained" (both for $13.99) and the "TIG Remote control" for $80 (I think it's for welding?!)

                    which one is the right one for 1 HP Cabela's Grinder?



                    Momentary...


                    Amazing deals on this Momentary Power Foot Switch at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
                    Last edited by Smart; 11-16-2018, 10:45 AM.

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                      #11
                      Thanks man!

                      The link you posted, is for something else... "Cell phone signal booster"

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                        #12
                        Not sure about the one you're asking about, but I would think it should work. I have an old sewing machine foot pedal on my 1 3/4HP Hobart grinder

                        Foot pedals are a must have for making link sausage

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by ATI View Post
                          Thanks man!

                          The link you posted, is for something else... "Cell phone signal booster"

                          you sure? look at your quote..

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Smart View Post
                            you sure? look at your quote..
                            I did several times, it goes to some weird website that's not even HF...

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Smart View Post
                              I love mine for stuffing off the grinder ...if a casing breaks or runs out, I can stop it instantly.
                              Yep... that's where they shine. I personally don't like stuffing casings with the grinder... I prefer a 25# stuffer for that. But I do grind burger directly into those plastic tape off bags and I can stop it right within a .05 of a pound with the foot pedal. Makes bagging up 25+ of burger go by real fast.

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