How to Compare Dust Collectors
Dust collectors collect dust and fumes. They are commonly used in production, building or construction situations, where the accumulation of dust and sawdust is prevalent. Some factors to consider are price, size, type to collect. Does this Spark an idea?
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Budget
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Determine what you need from your dust collector and estimate the scope of your project and budget. If you don't plan on using the dust collector again, you may not want to spend a lot of money. If you will use it for other projects, look for one with a long-life guarantee or warranty.
Features
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Dust collectors can be portable or stationary. A difficult or large job will require a large duct area and high-speed collection. For example, home woodworking projects typically use machines with 400-cubic-feet-per-minute collection.
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Particles
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Determine the type of dust the system will collect. Dust collectors are designed to collect certain particles of dust, from smoke, dust, powder, welding, grinding, sanding, mist, soot, plastic dust and fine particles.
Quotes
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Contact several manufacturers once you have nailed down the particulars of what you need from a dust collector system. Obtain quotes and compare the prices with the features. Visit their websites as many manufacturers let you compare their products on their website.
Customer Reviews
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Read customer reviews posted on the Internet about the dust collector system, once you have narrowed down your search. Reading customer reviews will give you an idea about the capabilities of the system and whether it was worth the purchase.
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References
- Photo Credit woodworking image by Sergey Minaev from Fotolia.com
