Anyone using Remote control w/HF DC?

[Steve Sawyer]

I have a Harbor Freight "2hp" dust collector. I put the horsepower rating in quotes because we all know that these HP ratings are usually overstated, especially something from Harbor Freight.

However, I'm hoping in this case the overstatement of HP can work to my advantage. Every 110V remote for dust collectors seems to be rated for 1 1/2 HP. I checked the draw of my DC, and it pegs the needle (as expected) on startup, but settles down to a steady 12 amps.

Has anyone used any brand of 110V remote control for their HF dust collector? What brand/model did you use? Did you burn it up or did it work ok?

Thanks.

[Michael McCoy]

I've been using the Long Ranger remote with my 1 1/2HP (110 v)Delta for a couple of years and they are probably pretty close in "actual" HP.

[Ben Cadotte]

How about the HF remote control? Don't have one. Says its rated for 1 1/2 hp.

[Stephen Edwards]

How about the HF remote control? Don't have one. Says its rated for 1 1/2 hp.

I use the HF remote control on the HF DC unit. Works fine. No problems at all. You'll love it!

[Steve Sawyer]

I use the HF remote control on the HF DC unit. Works fine. No problems at all. You'll love it!

Thanks, Stephen! That's the kind of testimonial I was looking for before plunking down the $$.

[Dave Sweeney]

I've been using an el cheapo remote, that's advertiesed for running Xmas lights, with my HFDC. It's not like I'm using it multiple times a day but I believe it's been hooked up about 3 years now and is still going strong. IIRC, I paid around $8 for it at the local farm supply store. YMMV.

[Steve Sawyer]

I've been using an el cheapo remote, that's advertiesed for running Xmas lights, with my HFDC.

That's hilarious. I'm always so concerned that I'm not operating things "within spec", forgetting that many things (and not just the stuff I build) are way over-engineered!

Thanks, Dave.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Several years ago, I bought several remote controls for the outside lights. I had an extra and it has been working with my Jet dc1000 ever since. Hook the control to my belt and away I go.

Bruce

[Stephen Edwards]

Thanks, Stephen! That's the kind of testimonial I was looking for before plunking down the $$.

You're very welcome! Glad to help.......

[Fred Conte]

I've been using an el cheapo remote, ...I paid around $8 for it at the local farm supply store.

I did something very similar but also included an AC relay from radio shack to kill to birds with one stone so to speak.

I have a grizzly 2hp DC outside my shop and 60gal 2 hp compressor sitting next to it. The normally closed contacts feed the compressor and the normally open set feeds the DC. When I need the DC on I press the remote and the DC comes on otherwise the compressor is powered - both from the same 20 amp circuit.

HTH - Fred