Shop Fox D3346 220-Volt 20-Amp Dust Collector Remote Switch
Posted on 03. Jul, 2010 by Office Design And Build in interior office refurbishment contractors
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Posted on 03. Jul, 2010 by Office Design And Build in interior office refurbishment contractors
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Paul Walchak
03. Jul, 2010
Review by Paul Walchak for Shop Fox D3346 220-Volt 20-Amp Dust Collector Remote Switch
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Not UL-Listed — for a reason. Many shortcomings. In my opinion, a fire hazard. Appears not to be compliant with the NEC (national electrical code).
Safety issues:(1) Power cord is 16 gauge, two sizes smaller than the 12 gauge which is the minimum permissible for a 20 amp load. Per my copy of the NEC, this cord is only permissible for up to 13 amps.(2) Internal switching relay (gizmo which does the turning on and off of the dust collector) is rated at only 1/2 horsepower at 220 volts, not the 3 horsepower advertised for this device. Yes, the relay is also rated at 30 amps, but since the intention of this device is for motor control the 30 amp rating is irrelevant and the horespower rating must be observed.(3) The circuit breaker with this device is rated at 25 amps, which might in some way help protect against overloading of the relay but would do little to safeguard against overheating of the cord.(4) No ratings of any kind were marked on the device, nor in the instruction manual. (5) There was no warning not to use the device to control a different machine, such as an air conditioner, which is far more likely to draw high current for an extended period than a dust collector. This only increases the risk of overheating and fire.Analysis:The device came without any warranty, which I find hardly surprising. If you’re lucky, it will only self-destruct itself and leave your house alone.When you consider that an operating dust collector is a large bag of flammable sawdust with a strong breeze blowing through it, you want to be ESPECIALLY careful not to have anything like sparks or small electrical fires nearby.I would avoid this device, and urge both Amazon and Grizzly to stop offering it, in the interest of public safety. Moreover, I feel existing units should be recalled. With that in mind, I am forwarding a copy of this review along with photographs to the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
P. A. Kettlewell
03. Jul, 2010
Review by P. A. Kettlewell for Shop Fox D3346 220-Volt 20-Amp Dust Collector Remote Switch
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I purchased one of these assuming from the product description that it would fit my JET dust collecter… It doesn’t… this remote switch comes wired with NEMA 6-20 plug/receptacle, while the JET comes with a NEMA 6-15 plug. There is no interchanging these two without re-wiring or going to an expensive international, universal adapter… JUST KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU HAVE AND WHAT YOU WILL GET, as the data states nothing beyond it being 220A…
Eric
03. Jul, 2010
Review by Eric for Shop Fox D3346 220-Volt 20-Amp Dust Collector Remote Switch
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It will work if you walk within 10 feet from it, then what’s the use might as well just flip the switch yourself. Get the “Long Ranger III” instead, you’ll love it.
Kizar Sozay
03. Jul, 2010
Review by Kizar Sozay for Shop Fox D3346 220-Volt 20-Amp Dust Collector Remote Switch
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When I received mine, one of the remotes didn’t operate at all. As I was busy with projects I didn’t bother to make the return. About 6 months later, I dropped the remaining one and its toast. OK, I dropped it but you would think that is the kind of thing that happens a lot. I’m writing this review only because the ShopFox one came up first during my search.
J. Gossage
03. Jul, 2010
Review by J. Gossage for Shop Fox D3346 220-Volt 20-Amp Dust Collector Remote Switch
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i bought this unit because it was cheaper than the competitors AND came with 2 remotes. it has worked well for 3 yr now and i even use one of the remotes from another room. i can’t comment on the fire safety issue raised by another reviewer, but it hasn’t blowed up yet!