SS wireless DC switch

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 3:41 pm

Good price in the latest sale email. I'd like to buy it but I'm concerned about the 8 amp rating and my 2 hp HF collector. Anybody out there that could alleviate my fears? I know it's shocking, but some of us are not too current on electrical matters.

ryanbp01 · Post by **ryanbp01** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:36 pm

Gene-

I wish I could help you, but unfortunately I can't. I do have the wireless, however it is hooked up to my Shopsmith Dust Collector. I will tell you that it eliminated the floor switch that I had been using (one less wire to trip over).

BPR

cincinnati · Post by **cincinnati** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:02 pm

The spec's on HF.com says it draws 20 Full Load Amps.

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Sat Mar 05, 2011 9:07 pm

Thanks Cincy! I guess I'll pass.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:20 am

I have the over head lights in the shop wired with a remote switch.

Now I can't use a remote for the dust collector. Does anyone know of a remote that is frequency selectable. I know some garage door units are so the technology is there..

kd6vpe · Post by **kd6vpe** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:45 am

Dusty I have the x10 system in my house and I use an appliance module with the wireless remote to run my dust collector in the shop. It is not the best system but it is cheap. I don't recommend the system to home automation as it is not always reliable but for the dust collector in the shop it works great. I have the wireless remote, appliance module, and a tm751 for converting the wireless to power lines. Since the distance is short it works fine. I am getting ready to do the same for my homemade air cleaner on a separate channel so I can control it also all I need is to add another applicance module since I have the tm751 and wireless remote already. http://www.activehomepro.com. I have seen them on ebay also. I will take a picture later when I get out to the shop for you.

horologist · Post by **horologist** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:32 am

Dusty,
The company that makes the wireless switch for SS makes them in two channels but I think SS only carries one. You might also check your local Lowes. Last Christmas they had wireless switches for Christmas lights that were 8 Amp as well. These were available in four different channels (check sticker on the back of package) and sold for about $8, shortly before the holiday they went to 50% off.

I haven't tried one on my DC but they did work well for the outdoor lights.

Troy

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:34 am

kd6vpe wrote:Dusty I have the x10 system in my house and I use an appliance module with the wireless remote to run my dust collector in the shop. It is not the best system but it is cheap. I don't recommend the system to home automation as it is not always reliable but for the dust collector in the shop it works great. I have the wireless remote, appliance module, and a tm751 for converting the wireless to power lines. Since the distance is short it works fine. I am getting ready to do the same for my homemade air cleaner on a separate channel so I can control it also all I need is to add another applicance module since I have the tm751 and wireless remote already. www.activehomepro.com. I have seen them on ebay also. I will take a picture later when I get out to the shop for you.

You got me lookin. I found this but what I also notice is that everything seems to be limited to 15 amp load. Fifteen amps is adequate but I sure would like to have it 20 amp for a bit of leeway.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:35 am

horologist wrote:Dusty,
The company that makes the wireless switch for SS makes them in two channels but I think SS only carries one. You might also check your local Lowes. Last Christmas they had wireless switches for Christmas lights that were 8 Amp as well. These were available in four different channels (check sticker on the back of package) and sold for about $8, shortly before the holiday they went to 50% off.

I haven't tried one on my DC but they did work well for the outdoor lights.

Troy

Who makes the Shopsmith wireless controller?

kd6vpe · Post by **kd6vpe** » Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:52 am

Here you go Dusty is more like you where thinking?

http://cgi.ebay.com/X10-PRO-XPR-W-5-Year-Warranty-Receptacle-Duplex-/170586267612?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b7bbdfdc#ht_5690wt_1141

http://cgi.ebay.com/X10-PRO-XPR-W-5-Yea ... 690wt_1141

I'm not good at inserting links hope this works

You will still need the remote and tm751 I saw one on ebay that came with a lamp module cheap. Just search with x10 home automation