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I have two dust collectors on opposite sides of my shop. Each is 1 1/2 hp, wired 240v. Wondering if I can operate on two remote switches without turning on both at the same time.
Said another way, do the remote switches all operate on the same radio frequencies? If yes, may they be adjusted? Do different brands use different frequencies?
thanks for suggestions,
tom
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I'd check your remotes to see if they have switch settings in them. My ceiling fans at home are remote operated and inside of each remote and each fan are four switches that allow you to set the code for that remote/fan combo.
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Not sure of the Long Ranger 2 has swiutch settings, the one I had (LR 1) did not. You could make your own remotes using a contactor, they in turn use those simple $10 lamp remotes to power the DC on/off. Simply choose 2 different makes of lamp switches for the remote.
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.
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(05-14-2025, 03:20 PM)anwalt2 Wrote: I have two dust collectors on opposite sides of my shop. Each is 1 1/2 hp, wired 240v. Wondering if I can operate on two remote switches without turning on both at the same time.
Said another way, do the remote switches all operate on the same radio frequencies? If yes, may they be adjusted? Do different brands use different frequencies?
thanks for suggestions,
tom
I'm a fan of X10 brand remote controls. These have both
"Home" (A-P) and "Unit number (1-8). You can have multiple devices using the same Home and Unit code so they both come on or off at the same time. I have multiple control units scattered throughout the shop near each of the tools connected to the central Oneida dust collector, with individual blast gates near the tool. No wiring is required between controllers and controled devices, the control units transmit codes to the device to be controlled via electrical power circuit so I can control tools or lights from remote locations, such as turning on or off outdoor lights on a separate building. X10 may be considered old school, but they work and aren't terribly expensive. They're available for both 110 and 240 volt devices.
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Being biased against anything wireless where there's a practical alternative, I'd think about relays and low voltage control circuits with multiple start/stop stations. I'm certain wireless is cheaper though. If doing wireless I'd probably follow Fred's advice and get 2 definite purpose contactor, 2 of the wireless controls to control the coils on the definite purpose contactor and those relays would likely outlive a Long Ranger by a fair margin. I can't say about the wireless remote units but they're about $12 - $15 on Ebay.
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This may be a different approach to your problem. I have a Delta dual voltage dust collector. I left it 115 and I hooked it up with one feed to my table saw and and one to the jointer, no blast gates. I ran two 3 way switches, one to the saw and the other to the jointer so I could turn it on at the saw and off at the jointer and visa versa. I never misplaced a remote. That way you can set up more collectors with less duck work.
I know it doesn't pertain to your question but it is another way of looking at it.
Tom
