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General Forestry => Sawmills and Milling => Topic started by: Silverfoxfintry on January 22, 2021, 03:33:02 AM

Title: Remote engine speed control
Post by: Silverfoxfintry on January 22, 2021, 03:33:02 AM
My Son David was always complaining about having to walk to the power head to throttle up or down.
I obtained a 12v window opener on eBay for £30. 
Now he can change the engine speed at the power head or from anywhere within 30' with the remote control.
He thinks it saves him a lot of time and legwork every day.
The next time I am at the mill I will take and post pictures.

Keep safe.

Silverfox.
Title: Re: Remote engine speed control
Post by: sawguy21 on January 22, 2021, 11:48:55 AM
 8) Ingenuity at its finest
Title: Re: Remote engine speed control
Post by: ladylake on January 22, 2021, 12:39:45 PM

 That also saves fuel and bands slowing it down when needed.  I use a throttle shutoff solenoid of a Cummins diesel.   Steve