Sorry, I did not realize that the unit could not be left in an [on] state then just activated by applying power when I suggested an X-10 solution.
And yes, it is one of the most "insulting to our intelligence" web pages ever made, but sometimes it is a really cheap solution to a remote on/off issue, but not in this case. Although, if you bypass the IR receiver as per the post you read, it should work. At least until you lose the little keychain sized remote.
Actually, why don't you get the electrician to wire it up so that it automatically turns on anytime a circuit dedicated to a powertool is turned on. There could even be a timer that leaves it on for x seconds after you turn the powertool off.
YES, this would be the solution you need to avoid all that undue exercise that walking all that distance to flip a switch.
