I have an Oneida Super Gorilla DC system, that has a Baldor TEFC 2.5hp motor, 208.230v - 11.5/10.9 amps. The unit works fine, but my remote has died. The transmitter seems to be working properly, and from what I can determine, the receiver used by Oneida is prone to failure. The mechanical switch works fine.
My first idea on a "fix" was to get a Long Ranger remote unit, but having searched and read many threads and other sources, I have decided to explore other alternatives that might be somewhat more permanent, or at least have replaceable components that won't break the bank and are readily obtainable.
I understand a simple 110V circuit, but that is the absolute extent on my electrical knowledge. Relays, contactors, etc., are all terms I see mentioned when talking about work arounds on these remote control issues, and while I sort of understand how/why they function, my level of knowledge is not sufficient to play with the wiring involved with them. I sure would hate to fry my motor - or burn down the shop!!
I would like to retain the magnetic switch to prevent a low power situation with the motor, and so I can still operate the DC in the event a component fails again.
Soooooo my question is - What are reasonable options to get a working remote on my DC??
Will the X-10 stuff work, and if so, how does one wire to the appliance module? How/where would I handle wiring from within the existing "box" containing the OEM stuff to retain the manual switch? This is what the internals look like -
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All suggestions are much appreciated, even moreso if they are stated so fundamentally simple a 5th grader could grasp them!!