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    I've read the others, I've still questions. a.k.a. Dust collector decision

    For your consideration. I'm in the decision process for a new dust collector. Currently have a PSI two-bagger which is woefully inadequate to accommodate my central duct system. Current ductwork is all 6", dropping down to four where necessary right at the machines. 40' of duct along the ceiling with vertical drops to jointer/planer, another at the TS and a last one at the end of the line at the BS, the flex hose to which gets moved around to other machines at times. The DC will be in an attached shed building that has a return duct pointed directly at the air scrubber intake in the shop, for another level of cleaning.

    So, I'm deciding between the following:

    Laguna c-flux 3hp
    Jet 3hp
    Oneida 3hp dust gorilla

    Pros and cons below
    Laguna
    Pros
    Overall height
    auto-flapper/cleaner available
    ability to turn cyclone inlet to minimize duct elbows

    cons
    reviews say too much material makes it to dust cannister (short cyclone)
    would like a 55 gallon drum (30-ish available)

    Jet
    pros
    price

    cons
    inability to turn cyclone inlet
    shortest cyclone

    Oneida
    pros
    taller cyclone/better separation (still fits in my available o/h)
    55 gallon drum

    cons
    only filter cleaning method is reverse blow out with compressed air
    price

    Based on this criteria, I'm considering the Laguna c-flux 3hp. Any input to the decision? I really like that it has the auto-filter cleaner motor that is triggered by a monitored loss of static pressure. Any experience that would give me pause?

    Thanks!
    Joe
    Last edited by Joe Caff; 11-19-2019 at 7:06 PM.

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