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