Air Filtration

[Gary T. Heller]

I am about to purchase an air filtration system and I'm sure there have been past posts on who makes the best one. I'm leaning towards the jet but I can't figure a way to have the filtration system start with each machine with out using two switches. Has there been a post on this that I missed?

[Lorax]

Are you getting an air filtration system or a dust collection system? Either way, both can be turned on and off with a remote control. If you are getting a dust collector, I have some info on them.

[Gary T. Heller]

My understanding is I need both. The dust collector to keep the shop clean and the air filtration system to keep my lungs clean. I would be interested in any info you have on either one.

[Lorax]

I have the Grizzly G1029Z dust collector. 2 hp, 220 v. $259 plus shipping and tax, includes a cyclone seperator. I have a bandsaw, jointer, planer, and table saw hooked up to it and it has reduced the dust in my shop about 90%. Figure about $150 for hoses, clamps, fittings, blast gates, etc. for a similar set-up.

[papadan]

Gary, Go to www.grizzly.com (http://www.grizzly.com) and look at the remote controlled starters. I am using them for my dust collector and exhaust fans. Easier then trying to hook up each machine to start them

[Gary T. Heller]

Thanks for the advice. I've ordered the book from Amazon for buiding your own wood shop dust control system as well. I'm in the process of converting my old 24' x 24' garage into a work shop. I'll post a picture when its done.

[Bob R]

Gary,

I have the Jet air filter and it really helps keep the shop clean. It comes with a remote control, but you don't want to be turning it on and off as you use your tools. I turn it on and leave it on whenever I'm making sawdust. After I finish for the day, I let it run at least 1/2 hour to clean up the dust that's still floating.

I also have the Jet canister DC and couldn't be more pleased with it. Since my shop is also LOML's garage, I just attach it to one machine at a time. I run a 6" hose off the DC and then drop down to 4" to connect to the tools. Running the 6" really made an improvement over running dual 4" hoses.

Bob R

[PaulH]

I have this 750 CFM unit from JDS. It can be bought via Amazon. An added bonus for me is it is Made in the USA.

http://www.thejdscompany.com/Airtech.htm