Which dust extractor, £100 - £200?

[Triggaaar]

I'm after a dust extractor for my small workshop, to be used with tools like my SCMS and Plunge saw. I don't have anything producing large chippings, so it's only for dust collection.

What is the benefit of spending extra on something like the Numatic NV750 (currently up to £220)

vs the cheaper Earlex Powervac WD1200P at £95?

The Earlex automatically switches on with your tool, don't know about the Numatic (but I'd hope so).

If there's anything else I should consider instead, any advice is much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Shane]

I've got that earlex and it's been great so far

 

[Jensmith]

The Earlex doesn't mention filtration?
I believe you want to be looking at a 0.5 micron filtration for fine dust or it'll just be blown back into the workshop.

 

[Gary]

What is the benefit of spending extra on something like the Numatic NV750 (currently up to £220)

Your creeping up in price, so why not go the whole hog? :wink:

 

[Shane]

The Earlex doesn't mention filtration?
I believe you want to be looking at a 0.5 micron filtration for fine dust or it'll just be blown back into the workshop.

I've not encountered such problem with it attached to my ROS etc

 

[PeterSk]

That's because you can't see stuff that fine.

I'd go for a Cambac myself, I've got a 55L twin motor one and it's the bees knees

 

[johnf]

I used to have a earlex bought from screwfix took it back and got a refund I NOW USE ONE OF THESE http://www.axminster.co.uk/fein-fein-du ... rod806764/ no comparison

 

[Paul Chapman]

I NOW USE ONE OF THESE http://www.axminster.co.uk/fein-fein-du ... rod806764/ no comparison

I also bought a Fein Dustex. I went for the larger model, the Dustex 40, which came with a filter enabling use of the machine without bags, which keeps down the running costs. An excellent extractor

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Karl]

I've got a Fein QA35 which, I believe, has now been phased out. The equivalents are the Dustex 25 and 40 (glad you like the Fein Paul). The Fein stays in the 'shop.

I also have a Nifilsk Alto 25 which was £130 from Screwfix. Quite a good extractor (not quite as good as the Fein, but not far behind).

Cheers

Karl

 

[Triggaaar]

Thanks all for the replies

The Earlex doesn't mention filtration?
I believe you want to be looking at a 0.5 micron filtration for fine dust or it'll just be blown back into the workshop.

Yes, 0.5 micron would be good. Anyone know if the Earlex is? (I will search on it)
EDIT - No mention of it on the Earlex website, so perhaps not.

I'd go for a Cambac myself, I've got a 55L twin motor one and it's the bees knees

Have you got a link? I've done a search and not found it.
EDIT - ah, seeing your link below, you meant "CamVac"

I used to have a earlex bought from screwfix took it back and got a refund I NOW USE ONE OF THESE (fein-dustex) no comparison

What exactly is better about it? I have no idea what's good and bad about any of these models, as I've never used any of them. I know I'd like auto start, and I don't want it to be too loud, but I don't know what you get when doubling the budget from £95 to £200 ish.

 

[PeterSk]

http://www.yandles.co.uk/product.php/section//sn/CAMCGV336-1

That's what I have, the twin motor 2.5" inlet version. Personally I find the volume quite bearable with both motors switched on in my shop, and I haven't gotten round to ducting the exhausts yet which seriously reduces the noise level. These filter down to 0.5micron so should take care of dust very well.

 

[Deejay]

Morning Triggaar

Have you thought about fitting something outside the shed? Particles which come through the filter will then be less of a problem.

There's a thread here ...

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/view ... ht=outside

with contributions from CHJ.

Cheers

Dave

 

[Triggaaar]

Morning Triggaar

Have you thought about fitting something outside the shed? Particles which come through the filter will then be less of a problem.

That sounds like an excellent solution for many, but I don't think I've got the room for it outside the shed (I mean workshop) and it could also be a problem creating noise for the neighbours. For the amount of work I do, inside the workshop, without ducting should be fine.

So there's the
Earlex - may not have fine enough filtration
Numatic NV750 - £220
Camvac 36 litre twin - £219 (inc post, no accesories, 55L another £30)
Fein Dustex 40 - £240 (£190 for 24litre version, but 40L is a better comparison with the other two models)


Is there anything to choose between these models? If I had to choose now I might as well ask my 3 year old to choose, I have no idea of the pros cons. I assume that I need to use bags whichever I go for, so I'll look for which bags are cheapest.

 

[Shane]

I have had use of the earlier fein extractor, and it is indeed much better quality than the earlex, but I was limited on budget. You can run the fein bagless. If you can afford it I would choose the fein.

 

[Triggaaar]

Thanks again for the advice.

You can run the fein bagless.

Is there a disadvantage to running it bagless (apart from how you empty it)? Otherwise, what's the point in spending money on bags?

 

[Paul Chapman]

Is there a disadvantage to running it bagless (apart from how you empty it)?

No - and you'll save yourself a lot of money not having to buy paper bags.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Triggaaar]

Thanks

you'll save yourself a lot of money not having to buy paper bags.

No kidding. If you're running a shop for money then time is worth more than the bags, but for little old me, bagless would be good.
Is that equally an option with the Numatic NV750 & Camvac? I only need a dry vac, and the Fein is Wet & Dry - I'd assume that's something you pay for, so do the others have any advantages over the Fein?

 

[Shane]

I suppose it depends on how you empty it, if it were mine I would wear a mask and remove the dust with my larger chip extractor, with a bag a lot more of the dust is contained

 

[johnf]

The Fein has twin filters a cloth pre filter and a cartridge one the cartridge seldom gets any dust to it so it maintains a high suction rate three year guarantee

If I needed another one I would buy another fein like a shot

 

[Triggaaar]

Thanks.

So the Fein is at the top of my list. If I'm not using bags (where there would be a saving by going with the larger size) is there any advantage in spending more on the larger Fein?

Has anyone compared the fein to either the Numatic NV750 or Camvac, and can the latter two be used as well as the Fein without bags?