WoodRiver - 220-Volt Dust Collector Remote Control Switch (Rating: 5)
Accessing my dust collector in my garage is a bit of a challenge that requires opening my garage door. So if I'm only doing a couple of cuts, I've developed a bad habit of not firing up the dust collector.
I started out by ordering the Jet version of this dust collector remote from a seller on Ebay - I have a jet DC, so should have a matching remote, right? Well, even though it was listed as New, it showed up with a broken case, so after a 3 week return process, which ended with the seller not having any other stock, I started looking again for a remote solution.
I found this dust collector on Woodcraft, I ordered it, and it showed up very quickly. No complaints with the packaging or delivery. I should also note, the woodcraft is about $30 cheaper than the Jet was.
Installation was easy: plug in the dust collector to the remote box, and then plug in the remote box to the extension cord (note that I have twist lock 220v receptacles, so I'm using a short shop made extension cord to handle the difference in plug types). I also removed the little plastic feet on the bottom, and mounted it on the wall next to the receptacle.
I flipped the switch on the remote to On, pushed the button on the remote, and nothing happened. It helps to also turn on the dust collector. Once the DC was on, the remote works perfectly. I recommend this as an inexpensive remote solution for dust collectors.
Accessing my dust collector in my garage is a bit of a challenge that requires opening my garage door. So if I'm only doing a couple of cuts, I've developed a bad habit of not firing up the dust collector.
I started out by ordering the Jet version of this dust collector remote from a seller on Ebay - I have a jet DC, so should have a matching remote, right? Well, even though it was listed as New, it showed up with a broken case, so after a 3 week return process, which ended with the seller not having any other stock, I started looking again for a remote solution.
I found this dust collector on Woodcraft, I ordered it, and it showed up very quickly. No complaints with the packaging or delivery. I should also note, the woodcraft is about $30 cheaper than the Jet was.
Installation was easy: plug in the dust collector to the remote box, and then plug in the remote box to the extension cord (note that I have twist lock 220v receptacles, so I'm using a short shop made extension cord to handle the difference in plug types). I also removed the little plastic feet on the bottom, and mounted it on the wall next to the receptacle.
I flipped the switch on the remote to On, pushed the button on the remote, and nothing happened. It helps to also turn on the dust collector. Once the DC was on, the remote works perfectly. I recommend this as an inexpensive remote solution for dust collectors.