I have just finished installing my HF dust collector and all the associated ducting. Now I am looking for a Remote to turn it off and on. All the remote switches I find for 110v state they work on motors up to 1 and a 1/2 HP. What brand of remote do you LJs use on your HF 2HP dust collectors and have you had any issues with them. Have any of you used the Shop Fox Remote.
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Remote Power Switch for 2 HP Harbor Freight Dust Collector
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I just recieved my Long Ranger III. Have not had an opportunity to use it yet. Just wanted to give you options.
I just set up the Grizzly 2HP canister (220 v) DC and am "plumbing" my new basement shop….
I'd love to go remote, but for $60, I can walk the 10' to the switch a few times
I'd likely have to walk just as far to find the remote :^)
I'd love to go remote, but for $60, I can walk the 10' to the switch a few times
I'd likely have to walk just as far to find the remote :^)
I usually wear my tool belt, while in the shop. Two remotes (air filter and DC) are clipped on the belt.
If I didn't do that, I'd simply never find-much less use-them.
If I didn't do that, I'd simply never find-much less use-them.
I used an inexpensive remote Christmas light switch that I got at Ace on sale for less than $10. I used that to activate a 120VAC-30Amp contactor which is in line with the power to my 2HP DC. This has worked like a champ for well over 7 years.
Disadvantage - I had to do some electrical construction but it was more or less trivial.
Advantage - COST and reliability
Disadvantage - I had to do some electrical construction but it was more or less trivial.
Advantage - COST and reliability
I went with the Christmas light remote option. It works great and costs little!
Maybe you could just install one of those "clapper" switches? Just clap your hands and the collector comes on…
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Maybe you could just install one of those "clapper" switches? Just clap your hands and the collector comes on…
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Hey Stumpy the Clapper is just what my 4 year old granddaughter (the one cleaning my shop in my profile pic) needs. She would really give it a workout!!!!!
The outdoor light remote for around $10.00, or less works just fine. I tested the HF DC with an amp probe and, mine only drew 14 amps on start up. The remote I bought was rated at 15.
I glued a rare earth magnet on mine. Resides on the TS mostly, but it's movable to any other tool.
I glued a rare earth magnet on mine. Resides on the TS mostly, but it's movable to any other tool.
I have been using this http://www.smarthome.com/4003/X10-RC6500-16-Device-X10-Base-Unit-with-Keychain-Remote-for-2-Devices/p.aspx with my harbor freight collector for 6 months with no problems so far.
Agree with neil, another vote for Long Ranger III. Works fine on my HF 2HP DC.
never understood why anyone would want a remote control for DC activation when this is avavialble:
http://www.ivacswitch.com/index.action
activate the tool, the switch activates the DC and 6 seconds after the tool is deactivated, the DC is deactivated. even allows for tool and DC to be on different circuits, unlike the lesser priced but still impressive c-man auto switch:
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-auto-switch/p-00924031000P
http://www.ivacswitch.com/index.action
activate the tool, the switch activates the DC and 6 seconds after the tool is deactivated, the DC is deactivated. even allows for tool and DC to be on different circuits, unlike the lesser priced but still impressive c-man auto switch:
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-auto-switch/p-00924031000P
Because:
a) It's only rated to 1HP. Might, maybe, work with the HF 1.5, but just barely
b) you have to change plugs for all the tools, as well as opening blast gates or moving the flex hose
c) Costs $48 or so
a) It's only rated to 1HP. Might, maybe, work with the HF 1.5, but just barely
b) you have to change plugs for all the tools, as well as opening blast gates or moving the flex hose
c) Costs $48 or so
I've been using the Shop Fox 110V Dust Collection Remote Switch for BOTH my HF dust collector and my shopvac based system. It's been 2-3 years, and so far, these remotes have worked consistently. The only issue is the requirement for a 9volt battery. I hope this is of help.
brtech..
1)the ivac pro is rated for units up to 20A, 220v
http://www.ivacswitch.com/default.action;jsessionid=A07C6D4F282F6ED2F37C8B6B1E804255?itemid=50)
2) the ivac pro is set up to have multiplke tool activating switches talk to multiople slave tools (DCs)
3) while they aren't cheap, they work well. and when my ivac switch died unexpectedly, 2 years after i purchased it, mbright stepped up with a replacement. in this instance, you get what you pay for. and no lost remote fobs.
1)the ivac pro is rated for units up to 20A, 220v
http://www.ivacswitch.com/default.action;jsessionid=A07C6D4F282F6ED2F37C8B6B1E804255?itemid=50)2) the ivac pro is set up to have multiplke tool activating switches talk to multiople slave tools (DCs)
3) while they aren't cheap, they work well. and when my ivac switch died unexpectedly, 2 years after i purchased it, mbright stepped up with a replacement. in this instance, you get what you pay for. and no lost remote fobs.
Bought mine a few years ago at Woodcraft. Works good on my Delta but not on the HF(not rated for it anyway)
I have had this for about 2 years now and it works great. It is rated for 220 volts. 2 years ago it was only $60.
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2005117/8273/220V-Remote.aspx
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2005117/8273/220V-Remote.aspx
You know, in addition to the electrical safety issues and tripping breakers and all that, I believe there's a risk of damaging an electrical motor if you're using a cord or connector that's rated for less than a machine's amperage. It will overheat, wear down, and eventually burn out the motor because it's not getting the amperage it needs, especially under peak loads.
So I question the wisdom of running an expensive dust collector (or even a HF !) through something designed for Christmas lights, probably light gauge wiring and rated for 10 amps.
So I question the wisdom of running an expensive dust collector (or even a HF !) through something designed for Christmas lights, probably light gauge wiring and rated for 10 amps.
toolie, you could easily make your won for far less money.
You just need a current sensor and solid state relay.
You just need a current sensor and solid state relay.
@Suobs: My "Christmas" lite starter($14.95) is rated at 13 amps and works just fine on my HF d/c. No overheating,no tripping the breaker. My $60 plus from Woodcraft is only rated for "up to 1.5 HP" (no amp rating shown) and the cord doesn't look as big as the one I bought at HD. And it won't even turn on the h/f d/c.
I don't see an issue with it.
I don't see an issue with it.
It says up to 1.5 HP on the WC. The HF is 2HP. I tried it and it wouldn't even turn the motor over. I don't know why it wouldn't work. I use it on a 1 HP Delta and it works fine. I've been using the "Christmas Lite" every day on the HF and it seems to work just fine.
Maybe this is like some of the HF stuff sometimes you find a rare gem????
Maybe this is like some of the HF stuff sometimes you find a rare gem????
Heck, I don't know. Horsepower is usually a marketing gimmick and I don't see how it factors into the electrical specs for a device like a remote. At 110V, 20A full load and 0.65 efficiency, any electric motor would be about 2 HP. But I don't know how the remote would know the HP - its electrical specs say it should work. Are you sure the startup load isn't tripping the breaker on the remote? Other tools on the same circuit?
It's never tripped the breaker and it's on the same circuit as my battery chargers.
All I know is it works.
All I know is it works.
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