Simply bolting on a larger motor to the existing impeller will only ensure the motor is not working as hard as the 2HP current motor, Its not going to spin faster, but it will ramp up to speed faster and that may not be good either.
How does a dust collector motor work?
Centrifugal collectors use cyclonic action to separate dust particles from the gas stream. In a typical cyclone, the dust gas stream enters at an angle and is spun rapidly. The centrifugal force created by the circular flow throws the dust particles toward the wall of the cyclone.
Is a 1 HP dust collector enough?
PVC pipes, in short runs, work fine with a sufficiently powered collector, 11/2 hp or more. Metal duct, not unexpectedly, performs best. Even an 8-year-old, 1-hp col-lector can collect chips from machines 25 ft. And even a 1-hp singlestage dust collector can handle that machine, hooked up with about 6 ft.
What is the purpose of a dust collection system?
A dust collection system is an air quality improvement system used in industrial, commercial, and home production shops to improve breathable air quality and safety by removing particulate matter from the air and environment.
Is Harbor Freight 1 HP dust collector any good?
It performs well. While it doesn’t have mind-blowing suction, it has plenty to capture dust when connected to individual tools such as a table saw, jointer or planer. But for the money, I have been quite happy with this Harbor Freight Dust Collector.
How do you get more suction from a dust collector?
Clean your filters often! When the lower bags in a two- or four-bag chip collector fill up, the unit’s filter area is effectively cut in half. This not only reduces suction significantly, but the higher air pressure inside the bag also forces fine dust particles through the fabric and into the shop air.
What is a blower motor?
The blower motor is the fan that pushes heated or cooled air through dashboard vents based on the climate system settings and the fan speed selected. Many vehicles have two fuses for the blower motor, one in the interior fuse block and the other under the hood.
Can a furnace blower be used as dust collector?
The average static pressure of most small dust collection systems is 8″ to 10″. In other words a furnace blower does not have enough strength to overcome the static pressure of a central dust collection system. Also, the blower is not designed to handle dust.
Why do dust collectors have two bags?
The most economical and biggest-selling dust collectors are the two-bag, single-stage models. Single stage means the dust is sucked through the impeller (fan) and dumped into the lower bag. The upper bag collects fine sawdust and lets the exhaust air back into the shop. Two-stage collectors are the next step up.
What is a 2 stage dust collector?
A two-stage dust collector consists of a first stage cyclone, a blower and a second stage after filter. The blower then relays the fine dust to the after filter. It is important to know that the longer the cyclone body and cone, the better the dust separation.
Can I add a larger impeller to a Harbor Freight dust collector?
I have read a few articles/posts online about adding a larger impeller to a Harbor Freight dust collector. The larger impeller pulls more air flow and increases the performance. The impeller is from a Rikon dust collector. The part number is P60-200-22 and was ~$120. It was backordered and took a while to get to delivered.
Why are 2 hp dust collectors so hard to work?
Also, the more air the impeller is pulling, the harder the motor has to work. Another thing to be aware of is that some dust collectors that are rated as 2 hp are actually closer to 1 1/2 horses so they may not be up to the task.
What is the best aftermarket impeller for a 2 hp collector?
An aftermarket impeller from Oneida Air Systems will fit most 2-hp collectors and improves cfm by 30 to 80 percent. In testing,we found the more you load your collector, the greater the benefit. The large fins offer greater surface area to move more air.
What is the advantage of a larger impeller?
The larger impeller pulls more air flow and increases the performance. The impeller is from a Rikon dust collector. The part number is P60-200-22 and was ~$120. It was backordered and took a while to get to delivered. From the research it has the same shaft diameter as the harbor freight one and is a direct bolt in.
