Remote control extension cord for DC?

[atgcpaul]

I was thinking about using one of these to control my DC remotely. I'd put
in one of those 3prong to 2 prong adapters. I have a HF 2hp DC. The cord
is 16/2.

Bad idea?



http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/pub...n1tM9QuRNqpCaA

[BobSch]

If it's anything like a HF dust collector or similar it won't work very long and may cause a fire. A cord like that isn't made for the current draw from a DC.

[os1kne]

I don't have one of these myself, but over the years I've heard lots of good things about Long Ranger products. They have 110v and 220v versions - here's a link http://www.amazon.com/PSI-Woodworkin.../dp/B00004S9AI

I'm sure it's more expensive than the other item, but the 16ga wire isn't heavy enough to work well for long.

Good luck!

[Dal300]

Yep, that's a sure method of talking to the insurance adjuster.
I just looked at the HF 2HP dust collection system... it draws 20amps at full load. Your little 16 gauge cord is going to go up like a torch.
Buy yourself a 12 gauge 25' cord, and if you need a switch, install a suitable box from one of the box stores or your local hardware store. Skin back the outer covering on the cord and cut the hot wire. Bare the wire enough to wrap around the screws on a 20 amp switch, install in box, add a cover, and there you have a custom off-on set up.
Do NOT under any circumstances go without the ground... it is there to protect you.

Good Luck and don't hurt yourself.

Dal

[Pappy]

Agreed, bad idea on 2 counts. The cord is way too light duty for the DC and the ground has a purpose.

I have a Shop Fox 110V unit that I have been running for several years. One of the remote units broke but the other one is still fine.

[Brian G]

Consider making a remote relay like Loring's

http://www.bt3central.com/showpost.p...88&postcount=2

I did several years ago, and it works great.

[sweensdv]

I've been using one of these with my HF Dust Collector for years and it works great. I also agree with the others that the cord you're thinking about using is not heavy duty enough to use with a DC.

[toolguy1000]

Consider making a remote relay like Loring's

http://www.bt3central.com/showpost.p...88&postcount=2

I did several years ago, and it works great.

did you use it as a remote control (function 1 on loring's write up)? if yes, what remote control unit did you use?

[Brian G]

Yes, I use it as a remote control. I don't remember anything about Loring's instructions because I constructed mine at least three years ago.

I use a remote similar to what sweensdv linked to above. The one I use is made by Colmeman Cable, and I bought it from a Big Box (Menards, I think).

Loring's relay remote came in handy for my HF DC when the OEM rocker switch failed, and I had bypass the OEM switch.

[LCHIEN]

Relay booster for remote control of DC

construction article still available on request by PM, send me your e-mail so I can send it as an attachment.

Mine's still working great, I boost the output from a cheapie wireless remote control.

Specifically this is an article on building a relay box so an auto switch or a wireless remote can switch a DC or other high current device using a separate ciruit which can be 220V or another 110V so as not to overload the saw circuit.

final note: definately I would not use the extension cord proposed by the OP for this purpose.

Note: member Relative is hosting my relay booster instructions on his site:
http://users.sisna.com/cebula/RelayBoxInstructions.pdf

[cabinetman]

I don't have one of these myself, but over the years I've heard lots of good things about Long Ranger products. They have 110v and 220v versions - here's a link http://www.amazon.com/PSI-Woodworkin.../dp/B00004S9AI

I'm sure it's more expensive than the other item, but the 16ga wire isn't heavy enough to work well for long.

Good luck!

That looks like a unit made to order.

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[dbhost]

I don't want to jump on the bandwagon here, but suffice to say, PLEASE don't do that... Do NOT use any cord under 12 ga on a HF DC, and even then HF tells you not to use an extension cord at all...