Camvac GV286-4 twin

[Baldhead]

I have an Axminster RDC100H Vacuum Extractor (http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ho ... -extractor) I bought it to connect to my planer/thicknesser, I now want to connect my two bandsaws, disc sander, SCMS, table saw and bench drill, I would also like a spare connection just incase I need it!
I am looking at a Camvac GV286-4 with twin motors, (the Axi extractor just doesn't have the suck required) this will be connected to all the above tools via 100mm ducting with blast gates near to each machine, I will also include a Thein separator as the drum On this model is only 36litres, will the Camvac have sufficient 'suck' to work satisfactorily, or am I expecting too much?

Baldhead

 

[RogerP]

I had one some while ago and it did have just about enough suction to use a variety of inlets for various tools.

BUT the noise of those two brush motors! I didn't keep it long and switched to a very much quieter induction motored extractor.

 

[duncanh]

I have 4" twin motor 386 (I think) and only use it for lathe work so can't comment on your application. It works well for what I need but is very loud (in my 12'x6' shed placed close to me).
It has plenty of suck - the first time I connected it to my Thein (that I hadn't got round to fitting a relief valve to) in imploded the bin when I managed to block the nossle.

I'd be interested in something quieter with similar suck if anyone has any suggestions...

 

[Inoffthered]

The cam vac is a bit loud, but if you put a hose over each motor outlet and vent it outdoors, it reduces the noise significantly (with the added benefit of keeping any recirculating dust out of the workshop).

 

[duncanh]

The cam vac is a bit loud, but if you put a hose over each motor outlet and vent it outdoors, it reduces the noise significantly (with the added benefit of keeping any recirculating dust out of the workshop).

Unfortunately venting the noise outside is likely to disturb my neighbours so not really an option. Unless I create a silencer for it or stick the venting holes in the shed floor.
One of the advantages of the Camvac is that you can get the shed up to working temperature quickly by switching it on when as soon as you get in there and venting the exhaust straight into the shed

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

I had one some while ago and it did have just about enough suction to use a variety of inlets for various tools.

BUT the noise of those two brush motors! I didn't keep it long and switched to a very much quieter induction motored extractor.

I'm suffering similar noise problems with brushed motor DX. Out of curiosity Roger, which induction model did you go with and how is it?

 

[RogerP]

I had one some while ago and it did have just about enough suction to use a variety of inlets for various tools.

BUT the noise of those two brush motors! I didn't keep it long and switched to a very much quieter induction motored extractor.

I'm suffering similar noise problems with brushed motor DX. Out of curiosity Roger, which induction model did you go with and how is it?

It looks very much like this one http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-hobby-series-fm300bc-extractor but is quite old, pre hobby series and the higher prices Fine for my hobby use but probably wouldn't be happy running all day everyday

 

[Baldhead]

The noise won't bother me, I'm deaf as a proverbial p.....t!

Roger the extractor your now using, just pushes the fine dust out of the top bag doesn't it? Also im struggling for space, TBH I'll probably have to get rid of my small bandsaw to make room for a Camvac and Thein Separator.

Baldhead

 

[RogerP]

It will take a dust filter in place of the top bag. I need it mainly as a chip collector which it is fine for as is for most of the time but the dust filter is used when necessary.

Sorry about your hearing!

I'm the reverse my hearing is quite acute so I can't stand loud machinery. I do wear hearing protection but I also have to think of the rest of the household (my wife any any visitors) and of course the neighbours (although they're very nice and have never complained).

Although my workshop is a detached and brick built but it's surprising how sound still carries.

 

[Baldhead]

Sorry about your hearing!

I'm not totally deaf (not yet anyhow ) I suffer from severe to profound hearing loss, I can hear a little in the left ear, but the right ears shot but I wear a hearing aid in both ears, simply because if I only wear the left one people lean over and speak to me in the right ear thinking that ears ok!

I'm a damn good lip reader though :lol:

Baldhead

 

[Myfordman]

I'm a damn good lip reader though :lol:

Baldhead

Just don't look the camvac in the eye then!

 

[Baldhead]

I'm a damn good lip reader though :lol:

Baldhead

Just don't look the camvac in the eye then!

=D> =D> =D>

Now that made me laugh.

Baldhead