Dust Collector question
I have a Grizzly Dust collector which has, up to now, been just fine. Lately
I've noticed a drop in efficiency so I cleaned out the lower bag, checked for leaks in the system and any blockages in the PVC 4" pipes - all seems ok. I have an add-on upper bag which is supposed to filter better that the supplied one. I have never tried to clean it mainly because the lower bag gets all the sawdust, etc. Should I try to clean the upper bag and how? Doesn't seem like there's anything to 'empty' but appears that there's a fine coating of dust along the walls. Would this result in reduced suction? I guess I could try a shop vac. Thanx, Vic -- There are 10 kinds of people - those who understand binary and those who don't |
Dust Collector question
On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:16:36 -0700, "Vic Baron"
wrote: I have a Grizzly Dust collector which has, up to now, been just fine. Lately I've noticed a drop in efficiency so I cleaned out the lower bag, checked for leaks in the system and any blockages in the PVC 4" pipes - all seems ok. I have an add-on upper bag which is supposed to filter better that the supplied one. I have never tried to clean it mainly because the lower bag gets all the sawdust, etc. Should I try to clean the upper bag and how? Doesn't seem like there's anything to 'empty' but appears that there's a fine coating of dust along the walls. Would this result in reduced suction? I guess I could try a shop vac. Thanx, Vic Hi Vic, Yes, it is the upper bag that needs to be cleaned... (The lower bag just contains the stuff that falls so it is not directly related to changes in efficiency.) I don't know any fancy way to clean the upper bag, but a shop vac certainly would not hurt, and others may suggest better methods. All the best, -- Kenneth If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS." |
Dust Collector question
Vic Baron wrote:
Should I try to clean the upper bag and how? Doesn't seem like there's anything to 'empty' but appears that there's a fine coating of dust along the walls. Would this result in reduced suction? I guess I could try a shop vac. The upper bag will get a fair bit of fine dust, which will clog the pores and reduce airflow. DON'T use a shopvac right up against the fabric, as the airspeed is too high and could damage the fabric. Try just holding onto the fabric at different spots and shaking it. You should see a fair bit of the dust cake just fall off and into the lower bag. Chris |
Dust Collector question
"Chris Friesen" wrote in message el... Vic Baron wrote: Should I try to clean the upper bag and how? Doesn't seem like there's anything to 'empty' but appears that there's a fine coating of dust along the walls. Would this result in reduced suction? I guess I could try a shop vac. The upper bag will get a fair bit of fine dust, which will clog the pores and reduce airflow. DON'T use a shopvac right up against the fabric, as the airspeed is too high and could damage the fabric. Try just holding onto the fabric at different spots and shaking it. You should see a fair bit of the dust cake just fall off and into the lower bag. Chris Thanks Chris - that makes sense. I'll give it a shot. Vic |
Dust Collector question
"Kenneth" wrote in message I don't know any fancy way to clean the upper bag, but a shop vac certainly would not hurt, and others may suggest better methods. Whack it with a stick. |
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