Thread: AU beginners first cyclone...

Gday mate

As someone who has had similar questions recently I’d suggest go for a browse over to the dust extraction sticky section or a search around, So many people have had similar questions and really good experience and knowledge contained within you should be able to find what your looking for

Cheers
Nathan

Originally Posted by rthorntn

To make it a bit easier my budget is $500.

I have the previous model of this hooked up to a 2hp blower: https://www.timbecon.com.au/oneida-d...or-diy-version

I’m very pleased with it. Almost nothing makes it into the pleated filters. I get considerably more airflow than I did with the original cloth filter bag and no cyclone.

Originally Posted by jack620

I have the previous model of this hooked up to a 2hp blower: https://www.timbecon.com.au/oneida-d...or-diy-version

I’m very pleased with it. Almost nothing makes it into the pleated filters. I get considerably more airflow than I did with the original cloth filter bag and no cyclone.

I have just ordered the same. Already have the 2hp blower and not happy at all with the filter / plastic bag arrangement on that, so will be modifying it as soon as I receive the cyclone.
I do also have a smaller (Chinese) eBay cyclone connected to a smaller dust portable extraction system. Works well with the router table but not big enough for the table saw / bandsaw / lathe.

I should have mentioned I remodelled the original DE, keeping just the motor and impeller.

Originally Posted by jack620

I should have mentioned I remodelled the original DE, keeping just the motor and impeller.

I'm planning to do very similar, though I have a steel 44 gallon lidded drum for collection and I'm thinking of simply venting the exhaust to outside my shed without a filter. If the performance of this cyclone is anything like the smaller Chinese one I have, venting to outside the shed won't be a problem where I am.

Originally Posted by BMKal

I'm thinking of simply venting the exhaust to outside my shed without a filter.

If you can get away with that I reckon that is the best solution. I heat my workshop in winter and venting outside would suck all the warm air out of the shop. Not an issue in Kalgoorlie. I reckon you'll find the performace of the Oneida cyclone better than the small Chinese ones.

Originally Posted by jack620

I have the previous model of this hooked up to a 2hp blower: https://www.timbecon.com.au/oneida-d...or-diy-version

I’m very pleased with it. Almost nothing makes it into the pleated filters. I get considerably more airflow than I did with the original cloth filter bag and no cyclone.

Curiosity make me ask what size impeller have you got?

Originally Posted by Chris Parks

Curiosity make me ask what size impeller have you got?

12" impeller. If you're bored, here's the build thread: 2hp DE Build

Received the cyclone this week and have set it up on a 44 gallon drum. Also dismantled the Carbatec 2hp unit that I'm going to use the motor / blower from.
Now I have to strip down some shelves & remove some old drawers along the side wall of my shed to make room to install this unit. Also have to remove the stop/start button and replace with another style, re-located to a convenient position somewhere I can reach it easily.

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