fredhargis said:

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It's actually better than that: you can make a remote that will last a very, very long time. About the only thing that will fail is the cheap light switch; I mentioned earlier that I keep an extra on hand (I use much cheaper switches) and simply change it out. Plus, if you have a large motor (mine is 5HP) you can get the contacter large enough to mage the higher loads, which is where some of the ready-to-use models fall a little short. That box (6x6x4) is the one I used. BTW, folks with 120V DC's can do this as well and save money. I set up a 120V unit for my HVLP sprayer and I think I spent less than $25 for everything on it. The 120V contacters are about $10 on e bay. Here's a 240V model for $12.

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Just_Dave said:

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Fred's idea is very good idea. However if you have a starter on your cycle you don't need a contactor. All you need is a relay rated for the proper voltages.
The relay contacts are wired into the start circuit on the starter and you are up and running. I used a commercial gate open/close wireless receiver and a relay to control mine. I've used it for 6 or 7 years now without a hitch. I think I've replaced the batteries in the remotes maybe twice. Speaking of remotes they come with a clip so a guy could get away with one as long as you can track of it. I've got 4 or 5 remotes scattered around the shop that way I'm never looking for where I left it last.

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