Remote control air filter (2017)

[woodbrains]

My simple question was is it not better to have an air flow in a downward direction rather than upwards.

Hello,

It makes little difference. The filter is NOT filtering the dust that comes off the machine, the primary sources of extraction are for that, and dust masks. The filter keeps the air in the room cleaner. Once the machine is turned off, the extractor cut out and the dust mask removed the air in the shop is cleaner to breathe, as the air filter should circulate the room air volume at least once every 10 minutes. They are even left on for a couple of hours after the occupant has gone home, to mop up all the floaty fine dust, so the air (and horizontal surfaces) is clean the next day.

Mike.

 

[Joonbug]

My simple question was is it not better to have an air flow in a downward direction rather than upwards.

Dry wood dust is lighter than air and will float high in the workshop for extreme lengths of time on the slightest of air currents that you may not even notice. Hardwood dust is lighter than softwood and will cause more problems with long term health.
The air filters are just hopefully catching a good deal of these particles - but it would be best if I stopped brushing the floor like an idiot (I look up and see the newly broom launched dust particles under the workshop lighting!)

 

[Sideways]

And yes, we've been talking about ambient air filters since (before) 2017

Welcome to UKW @Joonbug .
Please pop over to the New Member Introductions forum and tell us about yourself.

 

[HamsterJam]

Another AC400 owner here.
My outer filter gets pretty dirty so it’s definitely pulling stuff out of the air.
I tap the filter on the fence outside every few months then blow it off with an air duster although after a 4 years, I really should replace it.

 

[HamsterJam]

Another AC400 owner here.
My outer filter gets pretty dirty so it’s definitely pulling stuff out of the air.
I tap the filter on the fence outside every few months then blow it off with an air duster although after a 4 years, I really should replace it.

I should also add It noticeably reduces the fine dust that settles on surfaces overnight.

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

Another dust filter Q
I am looking at the record system or the one from Axminster you mentioned ac400 can you pm me a link so I can look at the spec.s plz
EDIT
NEVER MIND it would seem I am already looking at that , in face it’s on my when I can afford list in my amazom acc

 

[TheUnicorn]

And yes, we've been talking about ambient air filters since (before) 2017

Welcome to UKW @Joonbug .
Please pop over to the New Member Introductions forum and tell us about yourself.

I often wonder why threads like this, ie inactive for several years, are not locked, ie read only. I appreciete the answers given are of value to members looking to solve problems, but members are mistakenly spending their time and energy giving answers to problems that were either solved years ago or have become irrelavant due to the passing of time.

 

[mwinfrance]

Dry wood dust is lighter than air

So is it after hydrogen but before helium in the periodic table ?

 

[Jake]

Interesting topic, and I think Powertool's question is as valid today as it was in 2017. I'm thinking about getting an Dustcontrol Aircube if I can find one S/H which I'm sure hasn't been used for asbestos etc. Those are portable pro version of this sort of filter, and as they are designed for portable use they just sit on the floor. Seems to me if the fan is pulling enough air that's probably an advantage if anything.

 

[Chief Sawdust Maker]

I have the Axminster version and used it for about 3 years
A monthly bang in the dustbin and blow with the airline. Have replaced the outter pleated filter once
Its on pretty much all the time in the work shop hung from the ceiling
It has a timer on so will turn itself off after 1, 2, or 3 hours which i use at the end of most
It reduces settling dust to a minimum
Well worth the money in my opionion

 

[Sideways]

I often wonder why threads like this, ie inactive for several years, are not locked, ie read only. I appreciete the answers given are of value to members looking to solve problems, but members are mistakenly spending their time and energy giving answers to problems that were either solved years ago or have become irrelavant due to the passing of time.

They aren't locked because life moves and on and volunteer mods have better things to do that try to second guess when to lock every thread. In some cases threads are added to over many years and become a useful resource but that is a minority. Most threads are of their time and just get left behind.

A significant number of these resurrections are due to new members browsing the back catalogue and impulsively commenting on a thread that catches their interest without noticing or thinking about the date the thread began. No foul. Many of us have done it. But when we post to a thread and only respond to the last couple of posts without looking back at the Original Post to see what and when the thread started, I think it's entirely on us