Russ Ambrose
02-22-2008, 5:02 PM
after considering all the great info /opinions here, i concluded that i should get a cyclone DC rather than a non-cyclone. i was ready to get one until i realized how much additional $$$ i would likely be spending on ductwork :( so, i checked out oneida's portable cyclone unit.
i have two questions/concerns about this unit though. first, the way this unit is designed ALL the dust/chips/chunks go through the impeller. i always thought that one of the benefits of a cyclone was that the impeller isn't bombarded with all that stuff. should this be a concern or not. oneida tells me that the impeller can take it.
second, the sales guy described this portable system as a "positive" system rather than a "negative" system. we didn't discuss this at length, but the impression that i got was that the 2hp (and apparently most cyclones) are "negative" systems. any idea what the guy is talking about and, more importantly, is this distinction something i should be concerned about?
this unit looks like it would work for me, but i'm concerned that there is really no info or independent testing re: this unit. i've no reason to doubt their CFM numbers, which are more than adequate for my purposes. i just don't want to get a "poorly" (or less than optimal) designed cyclone and kick myself later for not finding a way to scrounge up the extra $$$ to get a "regular" cyclone.
any thoughts are appreciated.
PS - i'm now a contributor....dropped a check in the mail last night. can't thank everybody enough for all the great opinions and insight here. it's worth much more than the measly amount i sent in.
i have two questions/concerns about this unit though. first, the way this unit is designed ALL the dust/chips/chunks go through the impeller. i always thought that one of the benefits of a cyclone was that the impeller isn't bombarded with all that stuff. should this be a concern or not. oneida tells me that the impeller can take it.
second, the sales guy described this portable system as a "positive" system rather than a "negative" system. we didn't discuss this at length, but the impression that i got was that the 2hp (and apparently most cyclones) are "negative" systems. any idea what the guy is talking about and, more importantly, is this distinction something i should be concerned about?
this unit looks like it would work for me, but i'm concerned that there is really no info or independent testing re: this unit. i've no reason to doubt their CFM numbers, which are more than adequate for my purposes. i just don't want to get a "poorly" (or less than optimal) designed cyclone and kick myself later for not finding a way to scrounge up the extra $$$ to get a "regular" cyclone.
any thoughts are appreciated.
PS - i'm now a contributor....dropped a check in the mail last night. can't thank everybody enough for all the great opinions and insight here. it's worth much more than the measly amount i sent in.