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.