I like it Mark and Ted! So to be clear...are these the steps..
1) Get a small junction box to mount the contactor in
2) mount it/Contactor between the Compressor and Main panel (220 feed)
3)Run 220 from fuse panel to contactor IN (same amperage as compressor fuse)and OUT to compressor
4) Run 12/2 wire that is energized by shop light switch to contactor coil. Just "t" into that line...if it's hot, the compressor coil is energized, and if compressor fuse is on, compressor is on.

If I get surprised by the compressor, I can just flip the fuse (don't have a switch on my compressor) if not using the compressor that day.


Allen
Yeah, well, that's just like, you know , your opinion, man - The Dude

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