Review on POWERTEC 70005 Filter Collectors 3 Micron by Paul Letho

If you're considering this product then you've probably, like me, reached the limits of what you can do with your 2.5" unit can do vacuums, even with your cyclone lid on that trusty 5-gallon bucket. While my 12-gallon shop vacuum is great for small tools like my hand sander, it just can't break it open for the dust that gets thrown up by the router table, the Jointer, table saw, drill etc. especially if you want to use a dust hood, floor sweeper or built in vents to catch chips and dust. ' with doors slamming in the middle, taking up valuable wall space). Unfortunately, even the smallest floor-standing dust collectors, including the much-vaunted Port Cargo collector, were too large and/or too power-hungry to fit into my selection of many wall-mount options ranging from 500 to 650 CFM. After reading the available reviews I took a chance with this unit because it can be shipped quickly and because after reading it seemed to me that this is not the case given the actual CFM of a manifold after the hoses are attached etc. significantly lower will make a big difference. as long as you get a decent unit and take the appropriate steps. That means, in the end, the promised 650 CFM of a model does not differ functionally from this model with 537 CFM. The internet said so. Go on. I've been lucky. The device arrived well packaged, box and contents were undamaged. As you can see in the picture, following the installation instructions, I attached a small set of scrap metal crossbars to the studs and then attached a plate to them. While attaching the opposite panel to the dust box itself was a little fiddly (see other reviews), it was quick and easy to mount to a wall panel, and with the cantilevered weight distribution, this thing, heavy as it is, isn't going anywhere. It turns on nice and easy without worrying about machine noise. In fact, as many have pointed out, it's much quieter, or at least with a lower tone, and as such, less invasive, not to mention running on less heat than a vacuum. wall units in this price range) who stated that large shavings from a planer or similar tool can quickly clog the air intake. However, thanks to the floor mount wall mount, I was able to easily add the 20 gallon Rubbermaid waste bin shown in the photo with a cyclone lid, making large shavings a trivial problem. Almost no sawdust gets into the filter bag. And that's great, because the filter bag can be difficult to put on and take off. In addition, suction losses are very limited with this installation. That changed the rules of the game and saved space. I'll add that I haven't bought a HEPA drum filter yet, but despite the fact that even with 2.5 micron filtration and some dust getting into the bag, I still wear a mask when I'm with sawdust work. I use a 15ft hose to connect almost every tool in the shop. I lose some efficiency because no tool is more than 10 feet away, but I've kept the extra length to make it easier to place the hose on each tool as needed, or on the end of a movable dust cap I use for things like use a drill. Press and mill the table when I need to freehand or pattern mill. It's still completely normal. While I'm sure a higher wattage unit will pull in more air more evenly, the comparatively lower CFM just means I need to think a little more about where to place the hose or nozzle for the most effective dust removal. While no collection system of this magnitude will prevent all of the dust from escaping, the amount of fine dust particles that settle on tools and shavings on the floor is significantly less than trying to remove all of the dust with my industrial vacuum. Also, since I'm the only person working in my workshop, I only use one tool at a time, making it easy and efficient to move the hose from tool to tool without the need for a centralized PVC air damper system, which I considered, but ultimately dismissed as mere vanity in my current setup. I will also say that a tool's dust collector is only as good as the dust collector installed by the manufacturer. I've often found that it's better and easier to strategically attach my portable dust cover to things like my router table and spindle sander. Is this tool suitable for a large workshop where multiple tools are used? no Is it for long and difficult runs? Probably no. Will it keep your air sparkling clean? no Is that a woodworking tool? no This is a great tool for the journeyman carpenter in the small workshop trying to clear up clutter and literally save hours of time on a project. This has created efficiency and speed for me and made my entire setup more manageable. I'll add, I still keep my shop vacuum nearby, especially for quick access to the crevice tool and floor wand. Plus, it's still inconvenient when it comes to quick car cleaning in the garage attached to the store. However, buy with confidence this may not be your final decision if you are considering expanding your business but for me this is perfect for what I need most to keep my shop clean and tidy on many small to medium sized projects to keep neat.