just bought this for use in the workshop
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Bargain of the year .
Well im sure you'll find a use .. but tbh isn't this for household cleaning, might not be suitable for masses of wood dust or chippings.
But if you build a cyclone can inline… maybe?
flying haggis
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Well it is a bagless model with just a filter twixt motor and bucket and the other good thing is that as they were designed to start up when the hose was plugged into the wall socket it already has a built in relay and low voltage transformer for a start switch.
And it came with over 50ft of hose!
And it came with over 50ft of hose!
Central vac systems are powerful and crazily expensive.
2 and 3 stage turbines not uncommon. It's one of the uses for them like in HVLP sprayers.
That was an great score.
Just put a cyclone on the front of it.
2 and 3 stage turbines not uncommon. It's one of the uses for them like in HVLP sprayers.
That was an great score.
Just put a cyclone on the front of it.
Hypnotic Chimera
Directional Consultant Extraordinaire
I recently bought a Evolution R15VAC and added one of these:
Dust Commander (Amazon link)
It is absolutely fantastic. Needs to be fitted centrally to a *circular* bucket for best effect - but I'm getting ZERO dust into the vac. Game changer.
Dust Commander (Amazon link)
It is absolutely fantastic. Needs to be fitted centrally to a *circular* bucket for best effect - but I'm getting ZERO dust into the vac. Game changer.
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flying haggis
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That cyclone looks good and seems to do the job as you say. I got the manual with the vac and it states max suction power 480w, max air flow 55L/s and max vacuum 25kPA. Is that good or bad?
Hypnotic Chimera
Directional Consultant Extraordinaire
I've no idea where those numbers lie, relatively speaking, compared to other vacs, although mine is specified at 42L/s flow rate, even though it's a 1000W motor... So on that single metric your bargain vac outflows mine by circa 25%.
I liked the Evolution one for it's power pass-through function and also since it can be used as a wet vac and can also be used as a blower... still, I'm impressed that you only paid £10. Can't be beaten at that price.
Katomi woodsmith
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I finally decided to get a “proper” vac for the workshop, my leaf vac conversion is ok for the wood thicknesses but sanding dust from lathe work ....
So I got something that goes down to half micron, it’s made a huge difference in the workshop
So I got something that goes down to half micron, it’s made a huge difference in the workshop
TomGW
Established Member
Excellent buy. Definitely use a cyclone.
Katomi woodsmith
Established Member
Cyclone... would be a nice addition however, space is somewhat limited the new vac is bigger than I thought.
But never mind it’s a hobby not a job.
But never mind it’s a hobby not a job.
Some advertising copy about the cv20 includes :
"
HEPA Exhaust Muffler: The integrated HEPA exhaust muffler ensures clean air expulsion, contributing to a healthier indoor environment.
Commercial Duty European Motors: Designed for durability and powerful suction, the unit's motors deliver reliable performance.
Triac Soft Start: The Triac soft start feature enhances the longevity of the unit by minimizing power surges during startup.
German-Made Printed Circuit Panels: Benefit from high-quality engineering and advanced technology for consistent, dependable operation.
Swedish-Made High Efficiency Filters: The unit is equipped with top-notch filters, ensuring efficient dust and particle capture for cleaner air."
These central vacuum units seem to be popular in Canada where one online seller says this :
"Central vacuum motor: Designed to last 1000 to 1500 hours the Italian central vacuum motor gives you the power you need for constant vacuuming."
The big name brand in vacuum motors based in Italy are Ametek Lamb. Many vacuums and other devices use their motors, including Fuji HVLP spray turbines.
480 air watts if that is what they mean is good.
Back at the start of the year I posted up some performance figures for a 1200W (electrical power in) Ametek turbine and the corresponding max numbers for that were just under 200 airWatts and 48L/s down a 50mm hose. Your new gizmo should perform better than a premium powertool dust extractor.
