Got a new DC remote switch from Grizzly

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Now that I have my DC mounted out in my attached carport with dedicated ductwork into the shop, I needed a remote switch and picked up this little number: http://grizzlyindustrial.com/products/220V-Remote-Dust-Collector-Switch/H5397

It was almost half the price of the LongRanger, and comes with 2 remotes, not just one. I haven't used it yet b/c I need to pick up the different 220V plug (of course its different than what's on my DC!). I'll let you all know how it works. I'm going about 20 feet with it, through 1 wall. HOpefully it's money well spent!
 
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Well, I got it hooked up and it works great. No problems at all going the distance I need plus through a wall. I know the biggest downfall with this particular unit is that you can't buy additional remotes and program them to match your unit like with the Long Ranger. Oh well. It comes with two remotes as is and it's only $40 vs. the $90+ for the Long Ranger($70 for the unit with one remote, plus at least $20 for each additional remote). We'll see how long the unit lasts, but I'm happy with it so far!:biggrin:
 
I use one just like that but not from Grizzly. Greatest thing since sliced bread!
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I made my own since I pretty much had to. My DC has a 5 hp 240v motor and any kind of remote I found for it was way too much money. I ended up making one for about $30.

First, I went to an HVAC supply house and bought a 20 amp, 240v 120v activated contactor. I then went to Lowes and bought a GE 120v house remote. The kind that you can plug a lamp into and turn it on and off with the remote. I wired the 120v side of the contactor to plug into the GE remote and then hooked up the DC to the 240v side. Now, when I hit the remote, it "turns on" the 110v appliance, in this case, the contactor, which makes contact and turns on my 240v DC.

It all happens instantly and has worked GREAT for a couple of years now!
 
MesquiteMan said:
I made my own since I pretty much had to. My DC has a 5 hp 240v motor and any kind of remote I found for it was way too much money. I ended up making one for about $30.

First, I went to an HVAC supply house and bought a 20 amp, 240v 120v activated contactor. I then went to Lowes and bought a GE 120v house remote. The kind that you can plug a lamp into and turn it on and off with the remote. I wired the 120v side of the contactor to plug into the GE remote and then hooked up the DC to the 240v side. Now, when I hit the remote, it "turns on" the 110v appliance, in this case, the contactor, which makes contact and turns on my 240v DC.

It all happens instantly and has worked GREAT for a couple of years now!
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Very creative, Curtis! I should have thought of that! Well my solution was almost as cheap. I guess when my cheapo transmitters burn out I can redo it your way:tongue:

Oh and Jim, "I fart it your general direction"! I love the pic in your signature. I must have watched that movie 150 times in high school.:eek:
 
Just to be perfectly clear, there was not creativity on my part! I got the idea from the ClearVue cyclone website when I got my ClearVue. I am not that electronically inclined!
 
Curtis, very nice Cylone. I wish everyone was willing to part with the pocket padding for that sort of protection. Of course that comment needs to be aimed at me as well. I went with a P.S.I. Cyclone that meets as many of the specifications as they make. mainly I get the dust collection needed but could get better separation in the cyclone itself.
I have the Long Ranger and love it. It makes actually turning on the DC much more likely. I kkep it clipped to my lathe stand so it is just an extra button to push when turning. I have gotten to where feel out of place without the rumble of the DC now.
 
The remote for my system is about the size of a book of matches and about 3/8" thick. I clip it to my belt and DO NOT run a dust making machine without it turned on. I even created a realy nice dust shroud that goes around my Paul Huffman vise that collects 100% of the stuff while drilling and also keeps air flowing over my bit, keeping it cool.

I am so used to having the DC on that I tool feel funny without it running. I have found myself at Lowes on the weekend with my DC remote still on my belt! It just becomes part of me when I am in the shop.

Then again, as you may recall, my dad has nasopharangeal cancer that, according to his Dr. and MD Anderson Cancer Center, was almost certainly caused by his exposure to plywood dust during his framing days. I'm not going to live forever but I SURE AS HELL don't want to go through the same things he has gone through over the last few years!
 
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