Overview of Dust Collection System Options

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Preface
I've tested my dust collection and air filtration systems every day over a two year period using a laser particle counter and have found that the air outside my shop typically has 10x more particles (0.5 microns and larger) than my shop air.    My shop air stays 10x cleaner than the air in most homes and I'm maintaining that level with a fraction of the power required by most dust collection and air filtration systems.    I have dust conquered in my shop and I want to help you do the same so you can spend less time cleaning and more time making!

Now, let's get into it.  We will start with the fun part... an overview of your retail dust collection and air filtration options...

Common dust collection options...

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Collecting dust at the source is absolutely the most efficient and effective way to maintain your shop air quality.  It is MUCH easier to capture dust close to its source than it is to clean it after it escapes into the air.  Think of it as a feather pillow... its much easier to collect the feathers while they are still in the pillow case than it is to collect them after they've been spread throughout the room.  There are three general categories of products that are commonly used for small shop dust collection at the source.  

1. Shop vacs
2. Dust extractors
3. Dust collectors

Common accessories include:

1. Bag filters
2. Cartridge filters
3. Cyclone separators
4. Hoses, ducting, fittings and attachments

Air filtration options
​If your tools don't have effective dust collection ports then, to maintain healthy shop air, you need an air cleaner system to bring the particulate levels down below safe levels as quickly as possible.  Dust will settle on its own but the finest and most dangerous dust can linger in the air for hours but with a properly sized air filtration system you can decrease your exposure to dangerously high particulate levels to less than 10 minutes after an event in most cases.  There are several variations and brands of air filtration systems but in general they are generally ceiling mounted units that use squirrel cage blowers to draw air through a two stage filtration system.  Some have remote controls and include a timer feature that allows the user to set the system to continue running for 1 to 4 hours so the shop air may be cleaned even after hours.  ​

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For in depth information, click   Dust Collection System Options 
For in depth information, click   Air Filtration  System Options 
 To see more options click    Dust Collection and Air Filtration  Menu



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