Pedal switch

[everlastsupport]

That is exactly what I have done, only I bought two so I could switch between pedal an torch control without having to change plugs.

This is the better way, you have two on the pedal and just plug in the one you need.

Switching off the pot automatically when using the torch switch

Ahh. I think the previous way is better, less change of damaging the unit.