JET DC-1100 / 708626GK 1100 CFM Dust Collector Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been running my DC-1100 for about 6 months now. (My previous reviews mysteriously disappeared.) It is a great machine right out of the box, but I did do one modification to improve it: I added a strip of 1/4" x 3/4" foam insulation in the groove around the center ring that seats the top bag. Without it, the top bag leaked small quantities of fine dust, but not enough to foul the air. Running off 110 volts is a real advantage if you don't want to add more 220 circuits to your shop.
I bought it mainly to use with my Jet 5 hp, left tilt table saw (reviewed separately), but have since made fixtures to use with other tools. It really keeps the table saw clean. I also purchased a Woodstock International W1044, 4" to 2-1/2" adapter which allows me to connect it to my old shop vac hose for use on the floor and my router table. This machine is so quiet that my old shop vac now sits in the corner collecting no dust!
It really is quiet - making not much more noise than the average window air conditioner. I often leave it running between cuts and setups, just because I hate to bend down to reach the switch. It would be nice if Jet could mount it higher on the machine, like on one of the legs that hold the bags.
Other than the switch location and the easily fixed dust leak on the top bag, this machine approaches perfection. It will be a real improvement to your shop, especially if you are using a screaming shop vac for dust collection now!

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DELTA 50-720 1-Horsepower Dust Collector 650 CFM Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this dust collector because my shop vac was having a tough time keeping up with my Jet contractor saw. It appears this is the replacement model for the AP400 with a couple nice upgrades. First the finer filter bag. So far the 1 micron bag seems to be working well for me. I have not been noticing any dust being kicked back into the air. I like the see through plastic bags. This makes it very obvious when it's time to empty them. The unit is attractive and the build quality is reasonable, not great but then again it's the bottom of the line unit.
Being this is my first real dust collector I don't have much to compare it with but there are things I would think could be better. First off the 4 foot hose is useless to hook up to anything. It's just way to short. Why delta couldn't have included a 6 foot or even 5 foot hose it beyond me. The included 4 foot barely hits the floor, let alone is suitable to attach to any machine. The assembly directions are hard to follow. I expected this would take about 20 min to assemble. After misassembling the base twice and dealing with getting all the screws aligned properly I wasted over an hour and half that Delta can't give me back. Once I got it assembled it made a strange sound and I realized the metal grate over the motor housing was bent in shipping. I bent it back and it ran fine. Delta also shorted me a could bolts which I picked up locally.
The operating instructions are also a joke. They basically say if you're not familiar with this machine go ask your instructor or boss. Not that helpful for the home hobbiest who I would think it the target for this unit.
650cfm appears to be enough for my table saw, planer and router table provided I attach only one machine at a time. If I had the budget or the wiring I would have opted for a higher cfm, but this appears to be sufficient and the price is right.


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The DELTA 50-720 1 HP Dust Collector uses its powerful motor to extract dust created by various machines with four-inch dust collection ports. The dependable one HP TEFC induction motor runs at 3,450 RPM and powers the curved steel impeller for maximum air velocity (650 CFM). The 50-720's one micron top filter bag filters fine dust, and the clear disposable bottom bags give you the convenience of just tossing them when they're full. Thanks to the finned aluminum motor housing, this unit runs ultra-cool during long periods of use. The four swivel casters make it easy to move this dust collector from machine to machine quickly.

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Shop Fox W1666 2 HP 1550 CFM Dust Collector Review

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(More customer reviews)After looking at many of the others in this marketplace, I found the Shop Fox. After closley inspecting the quality and workmanship vs the others, given the price differential I felt that there was not much difference between them.
I purchased this unit. It was well packaged, and all the parts were included. The hardware package was complete with more than enough bolts, washers and nuts for the job. Assembly instructions were clear, and it went together in about an hour. The only annoying thing was the straps for the filter bags which unlike the Delta machine, do not have springs to create the tension needed to clip them shut. However, after a bit of fiddling, I was able to get them to work.
Operationally, it is very effective, moves a lot of air, and really keeps the chips and dust down. I'd recommend using a trash trap ahead of the blower assembly to catch larger bits of wood, especially if you're using it on a tool that makes larger chips and chunks.
It's noisy, natually, but works well, and I'm very satisfied with the performance. I'd also strongly suggest the use of either blast gate switches or a remote 220 switch. Walking over to turn it on and off is a pain. Shop Fox makes a remote switch for about $45 which is GREAT! Just add it to the cost of the unit. You'll be glad you did. After 6 months of almost daily use, it's working just fine.
Enjoy. BTW, I also have a SF 10" Cabinet saw that I simply love...undoubtedly the best bang for the buck out there.

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A powerful new dust collector from Shop Fox!This unit features a 12" steel impeller and has a 2 HP motor that runs on 220V.

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DELTA 50-875 3-Speed Air Filtration System with Remote Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked up my unit before I read the negative reviews in the pages here. All I can say is, good thing I did not read them, because I may of not purchased my unit. I picked up my unit and then read the reviews. As soon as I did that I rushed to the workshop to check out the unit. I was not planning to hook it up right now since I did not have a wood project that I was in the middle of, but after reading the two negative reviews I opened the box at once and fired up the unit. All I can say is this thing is GREAT, I have a JDS unit that is a few years old. I liked it SO MUCH that I went out and purchased this Delta unit. The lowest setting on this Delta moves more air then my old JDS unit. I used to hate doing a lot of wood working in the winter because of all the dust in the air I create. I had to leave my old unit run for days after I finished using the table saw. Not anymore, It clears the are in about 15 minutes after cutting MDF. I have a dust collector on the saw but dust still passes the 30 micron filter bag. I have finished one project in the past 2 weeks and have started 2 more. This unit has made woodworking fun again.
Some of the cool things that I have found with the unit are the following
It has an electrostatic filter that I can clean and not have to replace.
The unit has an auto shutoff from 1/2 hour to 7 1/2 hours in 1/2 increments, The jet I almost bought only does 3 setting 2,4,8 hours.
The fan on low is quieter then my other unit and it moves more air.
It has a dirty air filter indicator to tell me when the filters need to be cleaned.
The only negative thing that I can see in the unit is the dirty filter indicator does not work when the unit is standing on its side. The indicator is designed more to be laying flat or celling mount. But this will not be an issue for long, I plan to pull the JDS down and install the Delta in it's place as soon as I finish the next project.
I guess I will be e-baying my old JDS unit
Anyway, hope this helps, time to go make some saw dust.

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The DELTA 50-875 3-Speed Air Filtration System with Remote surpasses other air filtration systems by offering high air flow with three air-cleaning settings--540 CFM, 730 CFM, and 1,200 CFM--to suit your unique projects. Capable of filtering the air in a 20-by-20-foot room 13 to 18 times an hour, it comes equipped with a remote control that allows you to program the time delay feature to shut-off the filtration system up to four hours later. A patented, easy-to-read dirty filter indicator offers a needle-point illustration of your filter state--when the needle dips into the red zone your filter needs cleaning. The high-performance air filter includes a three-pocket inner filter, a heavy-duty pleated outer filter, and an electrostatic pre-filter that work together to busily trap pollutant particles larger than one micron, allowing your lungs to finally breathe happy.

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DELTA 50-760 1.5HP 1,200 CFM Vertical Bag Dust Collector Review

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(More customer reviews)I was going to get the Delta 50-850 but this one includes standard 1 micron bags so I decided to get the 50-760 instead. Set up took about 15 minutes including fumbling with the bag and the exterior band strap. Delta includes an interior flexible band & a band strap to mount the bottom bag with. I suppose out of habit I used the band strap but the flex band seems a lot easier and I will probably switch bag mounting methods next time I empty it. The unit runs a lot quieter than I had imagined and seems to have more than enough power to collect the dust from my shop. With 2 clear chip bags 1 micron collection and the cfm rating this machine is hard to beat. I do not see having to upgrade to anything larger.

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Help protect your health with the Delta 50-760 1-1/2-Horsepower, 1,200-CFM Dust Collector. Thanks to one-micron filtration bags, a powerful motor, replaceable dust ports, easy maneuverability, durable construction, and more, the 50-760 provides dependable dust collection for a clean work environment. And even with its powerful suction capability, this dust collector is surprisingly quiet.
Keep Your Shop Safe and CleanWith two four-inch replaceable dust ports and an upper filter bag that has the ability to filter out pollutants measuring just one micron in size, this dust collector efficiently extracts fine, invisible dust particles from the air. Much airborne dust--including wood dust--contains chemicals that can trigger severe allergic reactions in humans. And long-term exposure to dust can cause a measurable, sometimes permanent loss of respiratory capacity. This is why it is so important to protect yourself from dust that can lead to health problems down the road.
Powerful Dust Collector Goes Where You GoDesigned to work as efficiently as possible, the 50-760 features a 1.5-horsepower, 3,450-RPM, 120/240-volt, 60-hertz, single-phase induction motor, which moves up to 1,200 cubic feet of air per minute. And without compromising any of that power, this dust collector has a unique, volume-saving vertical design.
So you can clean any work surface or area in your shop, and to make storage a snap, the 50-760 sits on heavy-duty casters, a sturdy steel base, and four glide wheels to allow for easy maneuverability without floor damage. For added convenience, the motor housing can be mounted with the dust ports facing up or down.
The 50-760 measures 35.5 x 20.0 x 18.0 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 95.6 pounds.
Quick-Change Bags Simplify Dust CollectionIn addition to the one-micron filtration bag, this collector uses transparent, plastic chip collection bags that make it easy to see when it's time for a bag change. For added convenience, two snap-in bag rings are included for quick and easy bag changes without cam-over-lock clamps.
What's in the BoxMotor and blower, support frame, one-micron filtration bag with sewn-in bag ring, two six-mil plastic chip collection bags, one snap-in bag ring, two four-inch intake ports, four swivel-caster assemblies, cord, plug, and instruction manual.

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