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Was thinking about getting a dust collector and was wondering how I could go about wiring the collector to turn on when I turn on the lathe. Anybody have any ideas. Hugo, you should know....you used to be electrician.[:o)]

Thanks,
Steve
 
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WC sells a plug in unit that you plug both units into but I think that the current draw is too much for a DC. They also sell a 110 volt remote control unit for this use, or just buy the Jet with the built in remote control. I have it and had to velcro the remote to the lathe so I would not lose it anymore.
 
They sell remote switches that tie into the blast gates. You open the blast gate for the lathe, the DC turns on. Would something like this for for your setup?
 
Not sure you would want your dust collector to turn on and off as often as your lathe. I know I wouldn't information with my dust collector said to not turn it off unless it is going to stay off for at least 5 minutes. otherwise just let it run. my lathe may get switched off and on every couple of minutes at times. I do like the blast gate switches, they will remind you to open the gate for one. For now I use the long ranger, my shop is small enough that the remote is never far away.
 
I wired a standard light switch to turn on and off a duplex plug. I put both in a small electrical box. The box has a cord which plugs into the wall and powers the duplex plug. The dust collector plugs into the duplex plug. The box sets on the work bench next to the lathe. Flip the switch on when you want the dust collector to run. Flipping the switch off turns off the dust collector. Simple and works great.
 
I keep my remote on my belt loop. No matter which machine I'm at it's just a simple matter of opening the gate and hitting the switch. For me this works best because there are times when I don't want the dust collector on when the lathe is on.
 
G'Day Steve,
I put my DC outside in what looks like an outhouse,
I got a sparky to disconnect the switch on the motor, Then put a weather proof PowerPoint outside my shed that is connected to a switch next to my lathe now it as easy as turning on a light.
Cheers,
Bob.
 
Ace Hardware has a inexpensive remote control I believe it was $ 21.00. I also have the DC on a different circuit breaker than the rest of the shop. For better shop safety try to turn on one machine at a time. It takes more amperage to start any machine than it does running. most shops electric circuits are 15 amps.

Bill Daniels [8D]
 
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