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2nd November 2022, 05:21 PM #1Novice
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Idea for Carbatec 2.75HP DC Modification / Ducting Layout for Feedback
After months reading and re-reading this forum, I have hatched a plan.
My thinking is to use parts from the most powerful 10A DC I can find, which is the Carbatec DC2300P and Frankenstein them together to make a custom wall mounted DC.
The aim is to reduce the footprint and try to get sufficient flow.
The DC2300P is apparently 2.75HP, has a 150mm port and can pull (I’m wincing as I type) 1800CFM.
Here’s a link to the full machine…
Carbatec Professional Twin Bag Dust Collector | Carbatec
Rightio, here’s the plan:
- Buy the motor / impeller / cowling part ($502)
- Buy left hand side bag and filter holder / cowling part ($75)
- Buy pleated filter ($289)
- Make an adapter to connect the impeller cowling to the filter cowling
- Mount to the wall
- Win the championship
I’d love to hear feedback on the reconfigured machine, and on my proposed ducting layout - see attached images.
Further thinking:
- I’m not sure if the reduced surface area of a single sided system is going to kill the vibe - maybe the increased area of the pleated filter could help, but I’m just guessing.
- Is there any reason I can’t swap the collection bag out for a drum, provided I can get a good removable seal?
Feel free to call me an idiot straight up. I’ll totally understand.
Cheers,
Kristen.
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3rd November 2022, 01:00 AM #2GOLD MEMBER
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Can you put that thing in the carpark, which I assume to mean a covered carport and not an open driveway? Can you put it outside on the 4.2M side? Enclosing it in a lean to shed in either location? If you can then you can keep the 5 micron bags and not spend on the cartridge.
If you go from the double filters to a single you will restrict it back to the flow of a 2 HP DC.
If you can external shed the DC you can gain a touch better flow by mounting the motor to the ceiling and then attaching the filter rings in their normal orientation. With the motor up high the duct goes straight into the shop, eliminating some elbows.
Now you can come back with your reasons for not mounting outside. Even if you have to stay inside consider the DC mounting at the ceiling level to straighten out the duct. Use both filters.
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Forgot to say. Welcome to the forum!
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3rd November 2022, 10:04 AM #3Novice
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Thanks for the welcome and for your reply, Pete.
Really appreciate it.
If you can external shed the DC you can gain a touch better flow by mounting the motor to the ceiling and then attaching the filter rings in their normal orientation. With the motor up high the duct goes straight into the shop, eliminating some elbows.
I've lifted the motor to reduce elbows, and am now showing an option with dual filters.
See the attached images.
If you go from the double filters to a single you will restrict it back to the flow of a 2 HP DC.
Before I write the idea off, what if I increase its height/surface area?
I'm really keen to explore footprint shrinking options before I proceed with the dual filter option.
Thanks again.
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3rd November 2022, 04:24 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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For a very similar price, for what is going to be a very very similar unit you can buy the dc7 style Extractor from sydney tools
Sydney Tools
$650
You have to however modify the inlet port to take 150mm pipe. I did it here with some MDF, araldite glue and some pvc pipe
New dust extractor reccomendations and build log
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3rd November 2022, 04:29 PM #5GOLD MEMBER
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For a very similar price, for what is going to be a very very similar unit you can buy the dc7 style Extractor from sydney tools
Sydney Tools
$650
You have to however modify the inlet port to take 150mm pipe. I did it here with some MDF, araldite glue and some pvc pipe
New dust extractor reccomendations and build log
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3rd November 2022, 05:38 PM #6Novice
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Thanks @havabeer69
You have to however modify the inlet port to take 150mm pipe. I did it here with some MDF, araldite glue and some pvc pipe
Makes me wonder if the cheaper unit is worthwhile if you upgraded your system so soon after the original build.
Seems from all the comments in the 2HP Mods thread that it's critical to match the out flow to the intake.
I wish I had measured the rectangular outlet section on the DC unit I was looking at last weekend.
Probably worth the 2.5 hour round trip to Brisbane to make sure.
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3rd November 2022, 08:50 PM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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I’ve got the same generic DC as shown in your Original Unit. I’ve mounted it upside down in my carport, mostly because if it’s the right way up I can’t get a car in that side, but by having it hang from the roof, I can squeeze a car’s bonnet underneath the bags.
Basically in addition to reducing the elbows, it maximises the floor space available.
And welcome from me too.
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3rd November 2022, 11:37 PM #8GOLD MEMBER
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HP means nothing, it is the impeller size that is critical and that should not be less than 14". A given size of impeller, let's say 14" if driven by a 5hp motor or a 50hp motor will not pump any more air if both motors are turning it at the same RPM and developing or buying a system with a smaller impeller than 14" is in all honesty not allowing you to get the ultimate result for your efforts. The bigger the impeller the slower it can be run and the less noise will be made and using a system with a 3 phase motor and a VFD will allow you to control the speed and noise. I would not buy a single phase dust extractor for a bet even if I was given the money, you don't need 3 phase when a VFD can be used to supply the 3 phase.
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The other limiting factor is duct size.
If you connect up a 6" duct to that DC will be about 1200 CFM. Then its downhill form there with ducting, junctions restricted machine points, clogged filters - In practice think<1000 CFM for short ducting runs and no junctions.
If you were to use 9" ducting you would get a bit more flow but not enough to make it worth while AND the price of the fittings will cause your credit card to self combust.
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8th November 2022, 05:09 PM #10Novice
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Thanks for your suggestions and comments, fellas.
I was kinda aiming for 1000CFM - I'd have been stoked if I could get that at the table saw / drop saw.
Seems unlikely as I've got ducting layout inspired by MC Escher.
See images...
Ducting Layout - Ver C.png Ducting Section - Ver A.png
I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the variables at the moment, Chris.
Sounds like no matter what I do, I'll be revisiting the system in a year or two.
Might see how I go with trying to get the most out this model with 150mm ducting.
Cheers for the welcome, Colin.
I like the idea of suspending the bags. Any issues with them slipping when they start to fill?
For those following along, here's a few extra bits of info...
- Impeller is 14.5"
- Original duct from impeller to bags is 160 x 116mm (pretty close in sectional area, but I assume rectangular duct isn't as efficient as round)
- I'll be replacing the existing intake port with an MDF Bellmouth Port / PVC fitting
Here's a diagram showing the proposed mods to date.
I'm sure that these will change once I get the unit, but it's a start.
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8th November 2022, 09:02 PM #11SENIOR MEMBER
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No issues so far, there is a lip there and the straps are quite tight. I’ve been running it like that for a couple of years.
I’m a woodturner mostly and the DC is for the lathe. It doesn’t collect most of the chips (they fly off too fast to be sucked back), and I don’t use the floor sweep anymore, so it takes a long time to fill the bags. If I spent as much time turning as I’d like to, they might fill a lot quicker.
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Yes it can be a bit like that but in the end it becomes quite simple, the bigger the impeller the more air is moved and to move that air for the average workshop such as yours use 150mm pipe, job done. Just remember that any reduction in diameter in the ducting smaller than 150mm will restrict the air flow to what the smaller diameter can flow.
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9th November 2022, 01:31 AM #14GOLD MEMBER
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Kristen if you did find the bags were popping off you can always hang brackets off the wall with a platform to take the weight or make a short table. The space under to store some stuff. Shops always seem to have extra stuff.
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9th November 2022, 07:59 AM #15Novice
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