Wynn Filter Conv. Kit for HF DC

[dedaddy]

Wynn just added a conversion kit for the HF dust collector. They have two versions. Both include all parts including bags and bolts to complete the conversion. You can see the kits at http://www.wynnenv.com/35A_series_cartridge_kit.htm

Looks very simple.

[LarryG]

Looks interesting, but ... IIRC the preferred Wynn's filter (or at least the one most people have been using) has 300 sq ft of surface area and both of these have only 100 sq ft. What does that mean? Reduced airflow? More frequent cleaning? Neither, both, other?

I've got my system up and running and am all set to do the cartridge conversion ... not sure I needed this new complication ... [:0]

[jhinze]

Your right, the prefered or most often used filter has 300 sq/ft of surface area... However, most filter bags (e.g. grizzly .3micron bags) have less than 15sq/ft of surface area... So it's still a large improvement...

interesting... though.

[sscherin]

This page shows them at 226 st ft but the deminsions are all wrong..
http://www.wynnenv.com/cartridge_filters.htm

They also list the 35A100SBOL twice.. I think they have a little web page work to do.

One thing I don't like is the mounting system they picked..

http://www.wynnenv.com/Turnbuckles2.JPG
Turnbuckles mounted to the inside ring.. getting that filter off for cleanup is going to be a messy job.

[LarryG]

quote:Originally posted by sscherin

This page shows them at 226 st ft..
http://www.wynnenv.com/cartridge_filters.htm

Something's wrong somewhere, because the dimensions of the 226 sq ft filter are way off what they should be ... it shows 12.75" diameter, far smaller than the HF's inlet ring.

I'm not real crazy about that mounting system, either. Making your own donut is a one-time chore but futzing with those turnbuckles will go on forever.

[bolson]

yes, Rick and I had this same conversation. For $70 shipped and about $5 in hardware and MDF, the donut conversion seems to be the easiest way to go as far as mounting. With my donut set up I can pop the filter off in about 1 minutes and take it outside for a quick cleaning. And with my set up, I only have had to clean the filter once after sawing a whole sheet of MDF into 3/4" lumber stickers (lots of MDF dust that day!)

[BobSch]

quote:Originally posted by LarryG

quote:Originally posted by sscherin

This page shows them at 226 st ft..
http://www.wynnenv.com/cartridge_filters.htm

Something's wrong somewhere, because the dimensions of the 226 sq ft filter are way off what they should be ... it shows 12.75" diameter, far smaller than the HF's inlet ring.

I'm not real crazy about that mounting system, either. Making your own donut is a one-time chore but futzing with those turnbuckles will go on forever.

I just talked to Rick at Wynn. Here's the scoop.

The Spun Bond Polyester filter is 100 sq ft. The 80/20 Blend Paper is 274 sq ft. The outside diameter is more like 17.5, not 12.75.

I asked him about problems taking the filter off with the turnbuckles and he said not to bother, just hit it with compressed air.

Now I'm glad I haven't had the chance to put my HD DC together yet. Time to order the filter.

[dedaddy]

I emailed Rick also. He is correcting the web page to show the correct specs today or tomorrow. He was somewhat embarrased. Quick response! This firm normally sells to large outfits. We should support someone like this who takes the time for the hobbyist market that is really small potatoes for a company this size. His price for flex hose is amoung the lowest for a very high quality product.

[BobSch]

quote:Originally posted by dedaddy

This firm normally sells to large outfits. We should support someone like this who takes the time for the hobbyist market that is really small potatoes for a company this size.

**** straight. I'm calling in my order the end of this week. (Something about payday...)

[sscherin]

I'll be ordering one as soon as I can find someone to buy my RAS..

[JR]

quote:Originally posted by BobSch

I asked him about problems taking the filter off with the turnbuckles and he said not to bother, just hit it with compressed air.

I'm missing something here. "hit it with compressed air" and do what with the dust? Doesnt' this technique just blow all the dust collected in the filter into the air?

JR

[LarryG]

JR, my interpretation is that he means blow out the dust while the DC is fully assembled and allow the dust to settle into the bottom bag.

[JR]

Aaaahhhh. I've got it now.

BTW and FWIW - I bought a few of 4" to 2+" converters at Rockler. The 4" to 2-1/4" fits inside the BT3K port. It also fits OUTSIDE the HF BS DC port.

The 4" to 2-1/2" converter fits the outside of my 2-1/2" hose connector from my Rigid shopvac.

JR

[DaveS]

I just ordered the 9E300BL last week. If I'd known about this, I might have ordered differently. Bummer. I'm a little unclear why the guy wouldn't have at least given me a hint that this was coming. Oh well.

[BobSch]

quote:Originally posted by LarryG

JR, my interpretation is that he means blow out the dust while the DC is fully assembled and allow the dust to settle into the bottom bag.

Yup. Sorry I wasn't very clear on that. Must be Monday or something.