Popular Post Richard Brown Posted May 25, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 I bought a 3hp Shop Fox Dust collector, a super Dust Deputy XL cyclone, two wynn canister filters and reconfigured it to fit my needs. I had made several changes over the years and made test while making changes. using a 1.5 hp DC with bag filter I noticed to improvements. When I added a canister filter I got a 50% increase in suction. Then another 50% increase when I switched from 4” PVC duct to 6” PVC duct. Now when I switched to the new 3hp collector, swapped the Thein Separator with the Dust Deputy and added the second canister filter I got at least a 400% increase I have about $1400-$1500 invested in a system I’m pretty happy happy with. Its not perfect but its strong enough that I dropped the remote for the system and it got sucked up 6’ straight up and 10’ across before I could hit the breaker. I decided to add A clean out after that. Apparently The non slip surface of the remote prevented it from moving once I hit the breaker. finally here’s the picture 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Just the remote? Your teeth are ok? On a serious note, happy you are happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 So, you're over by Denham Springs are you? I lived for almost 20 years in Washington Parish, Our girlfriend Katrina and a couple others shortly after ran my wife and I outa there. I sure do miss the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 When you tested your systems did you use any particular methodology? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted May 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 10 hours ago, Mark J said: When you tested your systems did you use any particular methodology? A Anemometer took readings in multiple locations before and after the changes each time. I have to use the strap now to make sure I do not lose it. Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Richard, how did you connect the two Wynn filters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 @Richard Brown, I'm a little confused by your original description. Is the setup pictured using the 1.5 hp blower, or the 3 hp blower? Looks like the 3 hp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chestnut Posted May 27, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 That looks like a good effective setup. Lee valley self cleaning blast gates are really good and fit well with SDR35 pvc. I'm not sure if that's what you used. Do you have a blast gate at each tool? I've always wanted to buy an anemometer but never did because all it would really do is satisfy some curiosity but not really tell me much that I really need to know. I'd end up using it to do duct experiments spending time fiddling with things that probably should be left alone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted May 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 On 5/26/2020 at 9:41 PM, wtnhighlander said: @Richard Brown, I'm a little confused by your original description. Is the setup pictured using the 1.5 hp blower, or the 3 hp blower? Looks like the 3 hp? That’s the 3 hp. I can try to find pictures of the 1.5 system 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted May 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 On 5/25/2020 at 8:55 PM, Coop said: Richard, how did you connect the two Wynn filters? Actually I used the clips wynn sells. I screwed the filer to the box from the inside and screwed a 1 1/2 inch wood ring to the bottom. I use that to band the clear bag to. I cut the bag in 1/2 due to Lack of space. I have 9’ ceilings so its pretty tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted May 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 On 5/25/2020 at 6:50 AM, RichardA said: So, you're over by Denham Springs are you? I lived for almost 20 years in Washington Parish, Our girlfriend Katrina and a couple others shortly after ran my wife and I outa there. I sure do miss the food. I’m actually from Chalmette in St Bernard. Katrina Made a direct hit and wiped us out so we have been here since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPinc Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Richard- Im actually setting up my system & its basically the same thing you have. One thing im stalling at, is the transition from square to round at the DC exhaust. Grizzly offers a transition but with shipping, it comes out to $200. No thank you. What did you use? Its hard to see with zooming in. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. How is the system running for you? Anything you would do differently? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Not Richard but, the coffee kicked in and I am feeling chatty . I have used HVAC fitting on the exhaust side with good success. Rectangle to round transitions are not rare. Finding one that fits or is close enough to field modify easily may be the challenge. Try searching with the term 'register box'. That may hep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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