Has anyone used one of these or similar to extend an infrared remote signal to a DC? I was looking at getting a Long Ranger but got to thinking an IR signal should be an IR signal. Thoughts?
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Has anyone used one of these or similar to extend an infrared remote signal to a DC? I was looking at getting a Long Ranger but got to thinking an IR signal should be an IR signal. Thoughts?
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Regards,
Kris
An IR repeater would be useful if your remote is IR, and the DC is in a closet. But many remote controls for dust collectors use radio, not IR. Penn State carefully says their Long Ranger controls use radio, not IR. My DC has a remote switch from Woodcraft. It uses radio too.
Remote is IR. DC is in the garage adjacent to shop. I am just trying to confirm there is nothing different about the signal for different devices. I would rather not spend the money on a switch (radio or otherwise) to handle 240 volts if I can employ a simple extender.
Regards,
Kris
Use an IR extender for our stereo in the house... both receiver & transmitter operate on 110vac so do not have to worry about batteries...
It is the X10 system and have been using it for about 15-20 years with no problem
https://smile.amazon.com/X10-Powermi...4-3e7a9c0027d0
You can also buy it direct from X10.com
As a side note..... the link goes to smile.amazon.... if you buy from amazon and have a favorite charity, a small part of each purchase will go to that charity....
I ended up getting these guys.
Transmitter
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Receiver
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They are tiny but work great. I can hit them from anywhere in the shop. They also come with plug in cords to extend the signal. I didn't need them but they could be useful to go inside a cabinet, for instance.
Regards,
Kris