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   OneidaSteve | Oct 08, 2002 08:51pm | #1

   Oneida Air Systems(800-732-4065) has a radio frequency remote control.

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   TKanzler | Oct 08, 2002 09:49pm | #2

   PennState also has radio remotes, 120V and 240V.

   http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PSI&Category_Code=LRS

    

   Be seeing you...

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   TomMGTC | Oct 08, 2002 11:03pm | #3

   I used low voltage switches and a relay to start mine. Turns on when you open a blast gate.

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   kiliklimber | Oct 09, 2002 03:57am | #4

   Great idea!  I will give it a try. Thanks

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   LRutherfor1 | Oct 09, 2002 06:01pm | #5

   Since I create quiet a bit of fine dust that sometimes doesn't get picked up by the DC system (sanding, routing, etc.), the electronic blast gate switches were failing with stuck contacts within the switches.  I solved the problem by wiring the dedicated receptacle that serves the DC system with a wall switch accessible to most of my tools.  I just have to manually close the gates that are not being used.

   Len

   (Len's Custom Woodworking)

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   TomMGTC | Oct 09, 2002 10:23pm | #6

   I used magnetic switches (security system type)on mine, mounted on the bottom of the blast gates, so fine dust isn't a problem. Been installed for five years now and never a failure. Also have a second switch on the jointer blast gate that turn on my phase converter. The jointer is currently my only three phase machine. Works out very nicely.

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   AlanTurner | Oct 09, 2002 11:33pm | #7

   Me too, sort of.  In my low ceilinged basement, I put a switch for a receptacle (2 actually) above my bench saw with router table built in.  One does the DC; the other the router.  Better than reaching under to turn the router on.  It lives in an unplugged state except when in use.  Very handy, and inexpensive.

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   DennisS | Oct 10, 2002 07:30am | #8

   There was an article in a past FWW issue that detailed the use of a sensor device installed in the panel box such that when any tool that was started on the circuits the device was wired to monitor, it would sense the current flow in the wires and trip a relay which would start the DC system motor. Unfortunately that particular issue isn't at hand at the moment and won't be for a day or three but if this sounds interesting I'll send along the reference when I get the mag back.

   Dennis in Bellevue WA

   [email protected]

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   LRutherfor1 | Oct 10, 2002 07:09pm | #9

   Thanks Dennis.  Len

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   DennisS | Oct 18, 2002 08:32pm | #10

   Greetings -

   To the originator of the thread - I mentioned a past article in FWW that addressed the question of remote starting of a DC system. The issue was August 200, p66. Current sensor relay used in the design of the systsem along with the power relays are available from Grainger (800-225-5994). The unit used in the article's system was a Grainger 3A355 suitable for a 1hp collector running on 115v or 2hp collector running on 230v. Heavier motors would require the Grainger part number 6C913.

   The whole setup cost in the range of $US50 for the parts. While the wiring isn't rocket science, if you're not comfy working inside your panel box you'd have to factor in the cost of an electrician to do the work.

   Blast gate operation isn't automatic with this setup. They would have to be manually opened/closed.

   Hope this helps.....

   Dennis in Bellevue WA

   [email protected]

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   GregB126 | Oct 19, 2002 05:03am | #11

   Okay, here's a confession:  I use a remote designed for turning on/off exterior Christmas lights, purchased at Restoration hardware.  It was only $10, as it was purchased at the end of the season.  Works perfectly.  No fuses blown or anything.  Someone please speak up if this is a really dumb and dangerous practice, but so far, so good.

   Cheers,

   Greg