Has anyone had experience with a fob switch for a dust collection system? I just ordered one off of Amazon, it arrived and was for DC voltage, not AC voltage. If I were to hook that into my dust collection circuit, (240V AC) how bad would it be? Yes, I ordered the AC version.
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Remote Switch
- Thread starter Albert Heemskerk
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I got this one on Amazon for my dust collector: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0931YPB8Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It does the job nicely , (I have a little Wen 600 CFM portable DC that I set up in back of shop connected to my home made cyclone separator) I picked it because it has two remotes, so I have one remote hanging right next to table saw, and the other at other end of shop by the Lathe, so I can switch on DC in 2 steps or less from almost anywhere I'm working.
Not inexpensive, but i've been very happy with two Long Ranger switches--one in the basement shop and one in the outside shop. Work from a good distance away (25-30 feet), omnidirectional enough to not require aiming the remote. They make a 120v and 240v version. In both cases for me, the remote is with my safety glasses at the end of the day--so easy to find as long as you develop the habit. Probably the only good habit i have!!
Couldn't say without seeing the specs on the unit you recieved.
I use alexa on all my tools for dust collection.
Pat
Pat
That is for mobile equipment best to send it back and get one designed for dust collectors like some of the other responses.
Switching to the Lone Ranger remotes was one of the best things I did for my shop. Think they came with my Oneida system. Only problem I had was with one in the turning room that apparently went out with the shavings...... Now, it goes on a clip on the wall, and not in my pocket. The one in the flat work area floats from machine to machine. You don't have to aim, just press the button.
robo hippy
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