[Jewelry making - Article 00290] - [Orchid] Canister type dust collection for small shop

[Lizzieq]

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Dear Jewelers and Interested Others,  

    I am considering the canister filter type of dust collection for the
    small shop where my work is done.  We presently use old bench top
    collector/polishing machines. 

    In a previous shop, I installed and used the Handler type floor
    model collector/polisher and was very pleased with  dust collection
    and precious metal recovery.  The problem with the cloth bag filter
    type of collector is simply the filters!  The filters do a good job
    but need to be cleaned and washed periodically. That cleaning seemed
    to never get done beyond vacuuming of the bags, even with two sets
    of filter bags. 

    The canister filter type of collector appears efficient and easily
    cleaned with replaceable filters and prefilters.  Cubic Feet per
    minute of air moved is impressive, overall. Does anyone have
    experience with the canister type dust collectors?  You can see the
    ABRE model on www.contenti.com and another called the Vortex at
    www.gesswein.com My concern is also sound levels.  The Handler type
    comes with a "muffler" of sorts and is not a sound problem.  I
    wonder if the small canister type collectors are noisy beasts? Any
    input will be appreciated.

TomDart.
lizzieq AT mindspring.com 



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