Question re: New Dust Collector

Gord Rock · Aug 22, 2007

I just picked up a bigger Dust Collector to replace one that just doesn't move enough air IMHO. :thumb:

The old DC is 110 volts and I have a remote that I found at Lee Valley Tools and it works great. The new DC is 220 volts and I'd like to know if a remote of some kind is available for 220v items. Can anyone tell me where I can get such a beast?

Thanks,
.....Gord

Rennie Heuer · Aug 22, 2007

There are several available. I use the Long Ranger which is available from several WW catalogs and Woodcraft stores.

Gord Rock · Aug 22, 2007

Thanks, Rennie
I'll check that out.

.....Gord

tod evans · Aug 22, 2007

gord, dennis peacock wrote a dyi remote build here;
http://www.beautifulwood.net/html/wireless_dc.html

Gord Rock · Aug 22, 2007

tod evans said:
gord, dennis peacock wrote a dyi remote build here;
http://www.beautifulwood.net/html/wireless_dc.html

Thanks, Tod, that looks interesting. But I got LUCKY; I just called a tool store that is going out of business and scored a remote for $30.00 (regular $65.00) so I'm feeling pretty good about that.

.....Gord

Gord Rock · Aug 23, 2007

Okay, maybe I'm not as lucky as I thought I was.

When I try to use the remote the reset button on it kicks out and won't start the DC.

The DC is rated at 18 amps. The remote is a Shop Fox H5397 220V Remote Dust Collector Switch. Can anyone tell me what amperage the switch is rated for? There is no information with the packaging and the people at the store have no idea. I haven't been able to get a reply from the manufacturer yet. :huh:

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks again,
.....Gord

tod evans · Aug 23, 2007

check the griz site gord, they`re the ones who bring `em in.

Gord Rock · Aug 23, 2007

tod evans said:
check the griz site gord, they`re the ones who bring `em in.

Thanks Tod. I'll check them out.
.....Gord

glenn bradley · Aug 23, 2007

From: http://appliances.pricegrabber.com/vacuum-cleaners/m/33512238/

Shop Fox H5397 220V Remote Dust Collector Switch

(MPN: D3346)
Price Range: $33.50 from 2 Sellers

Description: A remote switch allows you to turn your dust collector on and from anywhere in your shop up to 75 feet away, saving you trips to your dust collector. Each unit includes two controls with 9 Volt batteries. For use on dust collectors up to up to 3 HP / 20 Amp

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