Remote control plug

[user 19915]

My remote plugs will not work on my AXMINSTER CRAFT AC118CE CYCLONE DUST EXTRACTOR are there cheap remote plugs that will run my 1.5kW (2hp) motor? Mock

 

[Doug71]

I just got one of these Dewenwils from Amazon to run a 2kW extractor, seems to work okay. I went for the one with a big switch, it's just for the extractor on my panel saw so I fixed it to the wall next to my saw, I always end up losing the small remotes.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=dewenw...prefix=dewe,aps,180&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_4

 

[Phil Pascoe]

https://cpc.farnell.com/energenie/ener002-3/3-x-rc-socketscontroller/dp/PL13022
are 13a - be careful, many are 10a, and that 3a makes a difference.

 

[Bm101]

Well how's your luck. Just going to build a sound deadening box for my vac and fit a dust deppidy contraption today. I cut the mdf yesterday and was looking at the switch and wondering about extending it to the box and lookie here!
Problem solved. Thanks Mock. Thanks Doug and Phil.
Result!

 

[user 19915]

Doug my Dewenwils will not work with my axi I have the one with the chocolate bar remotes I don't know if they are different in any way. Phil the ones you recommended are out of stock so hopefully ill have more recommendations thanks, Guys Mock

 

[harryc]

I assume these remote plugs won’t work with a NVR switch?

 

[Doug71]

I was just about to ask if that extractor had a NVR as you will need to mess with the extractor wiring to make a remote switch work.

 

[user 19915]

Well ill pass on that then But thanks again for the recommendations Mock

 

[Ged S]

I’ve used the Byron Home Easy sockets for years. They do a 3kw model (HE330). Never had any problems.

 

[Spectric]

Try this,

https://www.electricalworld.com/en/...-IP66-Weatherproof-Outdoor-Socket/m-1835.aspx
or something like a current sensing relay, you need to use it to drive another relay to handle your current

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Current-Normally-Adjustable-SZC23-NO-AL-CH-Waterproof/dp/B07RWCMWCK

 

[HDC83]

You can use one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/YETOR-Household-Appliances-Electrical-Equipment/dp/B07S9RF4VZ
Connect the input from plug and output to the motor just replace the NVR altogether as these switches act as a NVR anyway. ie power failure to the relay and it switches off and won’t come back on when power comes back on.

 

[cowtown_eric]

I had a couple of these in the shop on dust collection systems, and 3 or 4 times over 5 years I would arrive in the shop in the am and find one or other running. Obviously some kind of interference, but never did figure it out.

eric

 

[user 19915]

Sorry Eric what one's are you referring to Mock

 

[Robbo60]

I just got one of these Dewenwils from Amazon to run a 2kW extractor, seems to work okay. I went for the one with a big switch, it's just for the extractor on my panel saw so I fixed it to the wall next to my saw, I always end up losing the small remotes.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=dewenw...prefix=dewe,aps,180&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_4

So it plugs into existing socket and the appliance plugs into it? Then use the remote to switch on/off?

 

[Doug71]

So it plugs into existing socket and the appliance plugs into it? Then use the remote to switch on/off?

Yes that is how it works. You need to leave the appliance turned on hence why they don't work with things that have an NVR switch.

If you stick with one brand they can often be programmed so that one remote works maybe 3 sockets or different remotes work the same socket.

I have heard one or two reports of people coming in to their workshop to find something running which has mysteriously turned on but I always unplug everything when I leave.

 

[Robbo60]

Yes that is how it works. You need to leave the appliance turned on hence why they don't work with things that have an NVR switch.

If you stick with one brand they can often be programmed so that one remote works maybe 3 sockets or different remotes work the same socket.

I have heard one or two reports of people coming in to their workshop to find something running which has mysteriously turned on but I always unplug everything when I leave.

Thanks Doug. I can't think of anything else apart from Vac I'd use one for? All other stuff has easy access switches. I'm planning on building a small housing outside for the vac to reduce noise. What material would you recommend?

 

[HDC83]

For sound proofing use 100mm Rockwool Flexi Slab Acoustic Insulation 1.2m x 600mm - 4.32m2 | Roofing Superstore®
I used to install sound proof rooms and enclosures this is what was used. Leave the rockwool exposed or put perforated sheet material on the inside of the housing, it will help absorb the sound and stop reverb too.

 

[Peterm1000]

Those RF plugs are old technology. I use the TP-Link Tapo P100 via my Alexa Echo Dot - "Alexa, turn on the extractor". No need for a remote control and nothing to be interfered with. I also have a schedule that turns off everything in the workshop every hour in case I forget to turn something off. I had those remote sockets before and would never go back.

 

[mr rusty]

I use the TP-Link Tapo P100 via my Alexa Echo Dot - "Alexa, turn on the extractor"

An alexa in the workshop is handy for radio. This is a good idea as well - I already have several TP-Link adapters, but not on my vac at the moment. A couple of years ago I knife and forked a little device out of the guts of the remote controller for one of these remote plugs, a sound activated switch and a gubbins to turn a constant switch signal to a momentary pulse. This sound-activates my vac from whichever tool I place my device near. Tool running - vac on, tool off, vac off. - triggered by noise level. Not very sophisticated but works well enough.

 

[Britman]

An alexa in the workshop is handy for radio. This is a good idea as well - I already have several TP-Link adapters, but not on my vac at the moment. A couple of years ago I knife and forked a little device out of the guts of the remote controller for one of these remote plugs, a sound activated switch and a gubbins to turn a constant switch signal to a momentary pulse. This sound-activates my vac from whichever tool I place my device near. Tool running - vac on, tool off, vac off. - triggered by noise level. Not very sophisticated but works well enough.

That sound like a product that needs to exist.