Sydney Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 I am looking for a remote control for a Ridgid shop vac. Something on the line of just plug into a wall outlet and plug the shop vac into that. Any suggestions? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 I've had one on my dust collector for many years now. I got it from Rockler and paid around $75. I thought it was expensive then they now want $100! It is a good one, like I said I've had it for years and it has never failed nor have I lost the remote for it. http://www.rockler.com/dust-collector-remote-switch I would think. you could find a cheaper one that would work just fine. They are very convenient to have. OCtoolguy and WayneMahler 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc0iv Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 54 minutes ago, Scrappile said: I've had one on my dust collector for many years now. I got it from Rockler and paid around $75. I thought it was expensive then they now want $100! It is a good one, like I said I've had it for years and it has never failed nor have I lost the remote for it. http://www.rockler.com/dust-collector-remote-switch I would think. you could find a cheaper one that would work just fine. They are very convenient to have. Amazon has several remote controls way cheaper. leon Scrappile and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Here are the Amazon offers. I use the one from PSI, but I have the 220 volt version. The iVac remotes are supposed to be good, also. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_21?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dust+collector+remote+switch&sprefix=dust+collector+remote%2Caps%2C173&crid=3CN9F576X7C8H Scrolling Steve and Scrappile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 If you scroll down to the Rockler one at $99.99 just below it is one that looks identical except for the stick on label for $69.99. I am willing to bet it is the same unit. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 I use a cheap remote control from Menards and have one that was less than $20 for my Ridgid vac. Scrappile and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 I have one on an old lathe I have that I bought from harbor freight for $12. Works well & no issues. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Grainger is an old company that we dealt with for years. Always satisfied. https://www.grainger.com/category/electrical-supplies/electrical/ecatalog/N-q9s?okey=117+volt+remote+outlet&mkey=117+volt+remote+outlet&refineSearchString=117+volt+remote+outlet&NLSCM=17&EndecaKeyword=117+volt+remote+outlet&searchBar=true&searchRedirect=117+volt+remote+outlet jerry OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 I agree with Sycamore67, Menards is an inexpensive way to go. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 A couple of years back, I ran across a remote controlled outside 3 way plug in for Christmas lights. $14.99 ea. I bought two and I will buy a couple more this coming year. I haven't seen them except at Christmas time. We don't have a Menards here on the West coast. I did check the amperage ratings and they exceed the draw of a shop vac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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