Carba-tec 1hp dust extractor for workshop.

[bfilmer]

I have read the old posts re cheap dust extraction. I notice that Carba-tec are offering a 1hp dust extractor for only $209.. that seems cheap!
My question is, for a small home workshop where noise is an issue is 1hp through 4" pipe enough for genric pickup from the router / jig saw / floor clean up? Has anyone bought a small two bag 1hp extractor and found it lacking?
Thanks in advance Brad.

[Rod Smith]

G'day B
I have an elektra beckam 3/4 hp 1000m3 per hour (580cfm by my calculation). This seems perfectly adequate for single machine use. I also have a 1400cfm woodfast 2hp 3 ph unit with a wizz bank filter, must put it to use one day. I have compared the 2 with non scientific tests, seems they both provide the same amount of air flow/suction. However the woodfast can do it x 2 or 3 connections at a time. And or I imagine it will provide the grunt for a ducted system one of these days? It would pay to check about the bag and its micron size. The ideal I think is to have a fairly course bag, but located outside the workshop so that the fine particles are not released inside.
Cheers
Rod

[bfilmer]

Ta muchly,
Hmmmm! Perhaps then, for my application, single machine type work at this stage, this might be suitable....
I will keep looking though and maybe check the salvage yards perhaps I can find a decent sucker and DIY.
Cheers
bradf

[barrysumpter]

You can get a really decent reconditioned vacuum cleaner for $129 - a triton dust collector or about $40??? - and build your own filtering as you see fit. I've built a box for my vacuum with heaps of air holes to dampen the noise.

I've got a really long extention hose on mine and I'm happy with the pressure.



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Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Proud Tritoneer

[Iain]

Thats what I did Barry but I picked up a secondhand Miele at a garage sale for $5.00
They thought it was funny because the hose didn't stay on but a quick dismantle and reaasemble and it just like a new one. That is only for the sander and little things. I am still waiting for the big one.

[bfilmer]

Accoring to Carba-tec. A 1hp will only do max 2m of 4 inch tubing for one outlet at a time. And forget any smaller appature piping.
2hp is better and the review as mentioned in a previous post is very insightfull and points the way to a more expensive solution at 2hp minimum. What's the moral...
You cant buy cheap tools. ;-)

thanks all for the posts.

[JackoH]

Doorstop.
Get yourself a Triton Dust Collector bucket thingy and put between your vacuum cleaner and the dust collection point. Doesn,t block up the vac and collects a surprising amount of dust and shavings. Costs about $37 from Bunnies, or probably $60 in Mt.G.
Regards. John H.

[Roger Peine]

I run a generic brand 1HP collector in my shop. It is great for single machines, ie: Thicknesser, buzzer, spindle moulder or saw bench. Forget running ducting though, not near enough grunt. An old Vac' as stated in prior posts, is the go for hand held tools.

[John Saxton]

A point here relative to the subject is that a small dust extractor can have more than one outlet/inlet with the provision that each outlet/inlet has a blast gate and all joints are thoroughly sealed to retain efficiency in operation.
Cheers http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

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Johnno