Harbor Freight Dust Collector Remote Switch

Dust collector remote controlled mod.

Harbor freight dust collector remote switch. Below is the final picture and a schematic of what i built. This 2 hp dust collector delivers powerful dust collection exactly where you need it. To top it off i just made my own remote control switch using some relays and a 10 wireless remote for christmas tree lights. I dont work.

I am still building the parts to hook it up to my x carve nothing cooler than cutting parts for your machine with your machine. I left about 4 of slack with this run of the wire so i will have enough when i pull the saw back for longer cuts. Plug any of three receivers into a standard wall outlet and then use the key chain transmitter to turn stuff on and off. I hope this is of help.

The only issue is the requirement for a 9volt battery. Ive been using the shop fox 110v dust collection remote switch for both my hf dust collector and my shopvac based system. They are wired direct not via a 3 way switch. This indoor wireless remote system works through doors walls and floors so you can control lights and appliances without moving an inch.

The ivac dust collector switch box is an inexpensive simple to use automated dust controller that activates your shop vacuum automatically whenever the power tool to which its attached is turned on. I do plan however to add a cyclonic separator to keep the chips from clogging the 5 micron filter and plastic bag. Fellow dust generators just wanted to share my dust collector set up including some mods to the harbor freight dust collector i use in my workshop. With 1550 cfm air flow this portable dust collector is more effective than many big stationary units.

Here is the second corded remote switch for the dc. All you need to do is remember to hook up the vacuum hose to your power tool. Harbor freight 2hp dust collector model 97869 19900. First i replaced the dust filter bag with a cartridge from wynn environmental.

I went to harbor freight to purchase their 68759 3 pack remote control power switch and they had stanley brand under their number so i purchase two packs since they were rated 15 amp each. But for the money i have been quite happy with this harbor freight dust collector. Its been 2 3 years and so far these remotes have worked consistently. Thought i would share a great solution for a remote dust collector switch on a budget.

This is a bolt on mod easy. Ivac dust collector switch box. In short its a harbor freight dust collector a wynn engineering filter a salad bowl as an internal baffle and a super dust deputy cyclone.