Remote start add on

[Deleted member 12462]

Is it an option to buy a kit to make my petrol generator start and turn off with a remote?

It has pull start and key start.

It would come in handy when the machine sucks a big chunk up so it will just drop without me messing around putting it down and turning off manually

 

[ched999uk]

Is it an option to buy a kit to make my petrol generator start and turn off with a remote?

It has pull start and key start.

It would come in handy when the machine sucks a big chunk up so it will just drop without me messing around putting it down and turning off manually

It's possible to diy with remote switches - 2 channel - 1 for running starter motor (momentary switch) the 2nd for cutting the engine (cut wire to coil maybe).
I doubt there are kits but you could try searching for make and model of geny and remote starter kits?

 

[Deleted member 12462]

It's possible to diy with remote switches - 2 channel - 1 for running starter motor (momentary switch) the 2nd for cutting the engine (cut wire to coil maybe).
I doubt there are kits but you could try searching for make and model of geny and remote starter kits?

I'm hoping gvs will bring out the release cuff soon for the poles so I may drop them an email to see

 

[Scrubsy]

@Cleanco I have the release cuff for my 44mm carbon poles on my gutter sucker. It's good and has been quite helpful. Not sure if it fits the gvs poles but might be worth checking.

 

[ched999uk]

@Cleanco I have the release cuff for my 44mm carbon poles on my gutter sucker. It's good and has been quite helpful. Not sure if it fits the gvs poles but might be worth checking.

Most of the gvs poles are 51mm now but I think the older ones were 44mm.

 

[Deleted member 7446]

Is it an option to buy a kit to make my petrol generator start and turn off with a remote?

It has pull start and key start.

It would come in handy when the machine sucks a big chunk up so it will just drop without me messing around putting it down and turning off manually

Some electric start generators can be retrofitted with a relay and 433mhz wireless remote control gencontrol kit where you tap into the battery positive on the starter solenoid.

If you are wanting to drop some gutter turf why don't you add a sacrificial piece of pole or pipe with an interference fit slide collar to instantly bleed off the suction or a simple wireless relay box which plugs into your generator socket and breaks the live supply to the gutter vacs plug

 

[Deleted member 7446]

It's possible to diy with remote switches - 2 channel - 1 for running starter motor (momentary switch) the 2nd for cutting the engine (cut wire to coil maybe).
I doubt there are kits but you could try searching for make and model of geny and remote starter kits?

There are plenty of gencontrol kits. I've fitted many

 

[Deleted member 12462]

Some electric start generators can be retrofitted with a relay and 433mhz wireless remote control gencontrol kit where you tap into the battery positive on the starter solenoid.

If you are wanting to drop some gutter turf why don't you add a sacrificial piece of pole or pipe with an interference fit slide collar to instantly bleed off the suction or a simple wireless relay box which plugs into your generator socket and breaks the live supply to the gutter vacs plug

That's a good idea will have a look

 

[Deleted member 12462]

Just bought a wireless restore on off for the plug will give it ago when it gets here tomorrow. Perfect thank you

 

[Deleted member 7446]

That's a good idea will have a look

They are not IP rated so you'd need an appropriate enclosure

WIRELESS & WIRED REMOTE START / STOP Automatic Generator Controller. | eBay

Turn the Start/Stop Toggle Switch from OFF to ON position to start and run the engine. Turn to OFF position to stop. The crank period is set for 12 seconds max. If the engine has not fired by the end of 1st attempt, the starter is turned off for a 20 sec.

www.ebay.co.uk

Automatic Engine Generator Control Module PCB, Remote Control / Wireless start | eBay

It will indicate the operational status and fault conditions, automatically shut down the engine and indicate the start engine failure by a flashing “START FAIL” LED on the front panel. Suitable for single and three phase generators.

www.ebay.co.uk

Automatic Engine Generator Control Module,Remote Control / Wireless start | eBay

It will indicate the operational status and fault conditions, automatically shut down the engine and indicate the start engine failure by a flashing “START FAIL” LED on the front panel. Suitable for single and three phase generators.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[ched999uk]

That's a good idea will have a look

Be aware that a remote mains plug/socket that cuts power to the gutter vac needs to handle high inrush current.

 

[Deleted member 12462]

Be aware that a remote mains plug/socket that cuts power to the gutter vac needs to handle high inrush current.

Beauty if amazon I will try it tomorrow if it doesn't work as intended I shall return it but thanks for the heads up

 

[Deleted member 7446]

Beauty if amazon I will try it tomorrow if it doesn't work as intended I shall return it but thanks for the heads up

Just remember, they are not waterproof and like Ched mentioned inrush current. Most of the wireless plugs are 13 amps. Your generator has an AVR but the plug may melt as the current sucks through it

 

[Part Timer]

Just disconnect the cuff, it's not worthwhile paying the extra money to buy a release cuff or remote

 

[Scrubsy]

Most of the gvs poles are 51mm now but I think the older ones were 44mm.

@ched999uk oh ok. Fair enough. I find the 44mm poles ok but I think I remember seeing the gvs ones were bigger now. Apologies.

 

[Deleted member 12462]

Just remember, they are not waterproof and like Ched mentioned inrush current. Most of the wireless plugs are 13 amps. Your generator has an AVR but the plug may melt as the current sucks through it

Thanks for that it says thr plug is rated 13 amp 3200 watts. So providing I don't have all three motors on I should be okay. Aslong as it doesn't directly damage the motors on the vac I'm okay with trying it

 

[Pjj]

Just disconnect the cuff, it's not worthwhile paying the extra money to buy a release cuff or remote

I see spinner clean are now selling a 6 inch long mini pole with a releases thing in it, just realised it’s for 44mm poles not 51mm

 

[THL4KEL]

Before I had Spina clean cuff and I had stuff I wanted to drop, I just pulled the hose off and let it drop and then reconnected the hose.. Just lean pole against building in safe place if you struggle to do it.

 

[M Clean]

I use a simple 240 volt remote control socket. The samexas you have in your house or shed. Plug you device into remote socket, use the remote you hang round you neck to switch it off and on. Just put a box on top of the socket to stop water ingress if you're going to have it too close to the property.

 

[Deleted member 12462]

I use a simple 240 volt remote control socket. The samexas you have in your house or shed. Plug you device into remote socket, use the remote you hang round you neck to switch it off and on. Just put a box on top of the socket to stop water ingress if you're going to have it too close to the property.

Perfect thanks and you've had no issues so far then

 

[M Clean]

I have not. You just need to know of a easy solution to a problem.
Stop power and start again when I want to.