The Jet 1100 is rated at 11 amps @ 120v but can be rewired 220v. That is
with no airflow restriction at all. After adding plumbing, mine runs at 6
amps or so and after 12" impeller upgrade runs at 8 amps or so, again, with
plumbing attached. If you've read through Bill's site, it's probably got
you real concerned with dust and health issues. Personally, I can't afford
to create a perfect dust free shop DC. I dunno if it be that advantageous
anyway with so many other things in life causing health problems, but it's
nice to see someone at least trying to keep us informed of the dangers of
woodworking and what to do about it. I don't wear a dust mask, but have
been considering adding an air filtration system like this:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5489 in the near future to catch
really small dust. Good luck --dave


"Ron" ronaldjangelATcomcastDOTnet wrote in message
. ..
Appreciate the replies.

I've been doing more research and agree 1.5 hp / 1000CFM is probably the
minimum I need.

I'm also realizing that the purchase price of this tool may be secondary
to
my health and
my familys.

The local Rockler's has same deal on the 1100 model also, but, ..

My biggest question is 'Is a 2 micron filter good enouth'?

As mentioned on Bill Pentz's web site, particles below 2.5 micron are the
worst.

That said, should I be considering the PSI DC2000BCF (1 micron) over the
Jet
1100 (2 micron)
canister or do most still wear dust masks (as I would expect to) as a
'last
line of defense'?

Is rewiring the PSI unit for 110 a big deal. I only have 1 circuit open
in
my service panel, so
installing another 220 line may be a problem (unless I can find a real
good
deal on a gas dryer

Also, I already have a dust separaror, 4" in / 2.5" out to the shop vac..

Finally, what is the current draw on the Jet 1100 @ 110v.

ThankX again,
Ron