Thread: New DC 'project'

Hi socratous, what a great find, Do you know what the cyclone was used for.

I don't know about the DC savvy bit but from looking at the pic it looks like its a similar size to the one I built (pics), I really can't see why it wouldn't work, how well it works will also depend on the rest of you setup.

BTW I exhaust mine directly outside my shed.

I'm not sure what it was used for, all I know is it has been in the pile for nearly a year. Hence the rust (soon to experience the wrath of an industrial blasting chamber).

Are you using the carbatec tradesman extractor fan unit on that? I'm leaning towards that option as it is only $150ish more than the motor setup I was thinking of using, will move about 85% as much air and have a bag and filter. I can't exhaust outside as I am renting (cutting hole in wall not an option!) and the ideal spot for the cyclone isn't near a window or door.

The only thing my cyclone doesn't have is the downward angled inlet, mine is square to the cylinder body. It does have the internal air ramp though, so hoping it won't lose too much efficiency as a result?

Originally Posted by socratous

Are you using the carbatec tradesman extractor fan unit on that?

Yes the blower and motor are from the carbatec tradesman dust extractor CT-2042

Originally Posted by socratous

I'm leaning towards that option as it is only $150ish more than the motor setup I was thinking of using, will move about 85% as much air and have a bag and filter. I can't exhaust outside as I am renting (cutting hole in wall not an option!) and the ideal spot for the cyclone isn't near a window or door.

Thats a buggar that you can't exhaust outside. For the exhaust I would use a filter rather than the bag from the dust extractor as it should give you more efficient filtration.

Originally Posted by socratous

The only thing my cyclone doesn't have is the downward angled inlet, mine is square to the cylinder body. It does have the internal air ramp though, so hoping it won't lose too much efficiency as a result?

I wouldn't think you would lose too much efficiency from the inlet not being angled.

Just picked myself up a CT-2042 this arvo. Will get it plumbed in this weekend if not before.

Cheers

Good stuff, hope it all goes well for you mate dont forget to take some pics to show us.

No worries, I'll post some pics once I get it all built and the shed kind of organised! atm the shed can comfortably house 6 cars, yet I am running out of room!!! I really should get around to actually putting stuff in the cupboards one of these days lol.

I only wish I could comfortably house 6 cars in mine, I would be lucky to house a push bike at the moment Ive gots bits of timber everywhere.

Only issue is that once I buy my own place and stop renting here, I'll be f&$@ked with a normal size garage! lol

I just can't believe the amount of crap I've accumulated since living here, I think I could quite easily fill up a 4cu/m skip with a good shed cleanout. Maybe a smaller shed would be better for me? Did I just say that? I've been listening to my girlfriend too much. I may just have to check myself into the loony bin if I keep thinking about a smaller shed...