So before I moved from Chicago to Greenville, I sold my dust collector to a buddy with plans of upgrading to a nice cyclone system. I have talked to the wife and she has approved the purchase much sooner than I was expecting so I am ready to place my order.
Oneida recommended that I get a 3HP system, but I am planning on going with the 5HP as for the additional $300 it seems like money well spent, 1285 vs 1498 CFM. Does anybody see a downside to buying a bigger collector than I need? I am trying to "future proof" my investment. My shop is 28x28 with the standard industrial sized machines, mostly older. The biggest killer would be a wide belt sander, which I do not own yet. The longest run to the collector would be around 50' (the shop is an oversized 2-car garage, so the run would be down 2 walls).
I like going with the V-system as it is quieter and shorter than a Super Gorilla. I am thinking that if we ever move back up north, I might be forced into a basement again (please never happen!) so the shorter unit might be the ticket.
Thanks guy!