stoney Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Is anyone using a 5 hp shop vac in conjunction with a cyclone such as a dust deputy? Does a 5 hp shop vac have adequate suction? I have been researching wall mount units and 5 hp is about the biggest I can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Hey Al, I use a shop vac connected to a Dust Deputy, but it is only hooked up to my random orbital sander. I use a full size 1 HP dust collector connected to a separator for everything else, including my scroll saw. The vac/ Dust Deputy does a great job for sanding, but I don't use it for anything else. The HP ratings on shop vacs are phony. It's impossible to get 5 HP on 110 volt circut. I 1/2 is about all you can get. The real ratings are amps. Jim Finn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) Hey Al, I use a shop vac connected to a Dust Deputy, but it is only hooked up to my random orbital sander. I use a full size 1 HP dust collector connected to a separator for everything else, including my scroll saw. The vac/ Dust Deputy does a great job for sanding, but I don't use it for anything else. The HP ratings on shop vacs are phony. It's impossible to get 5 HP on 110 volt circut. I 1/2 is about all you can get. The real ratings are amps. Yeah Dan I know their HP ratings are as phony as a 3 dollar bill but they don't list the amp draw in the advertising or specs. Right now I'm using the big Craftsman shop vac they rate at 6.5 HP. It does a very good job but I want to tie a wall mount shop vac to a cyclone and I'm trying to find out if what's available will do the job. Edited March 1, 2017 by stoney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodknots Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Stoney this is my wall mount unit don't use a dust deputy. Edited March 2, 2017 by woodknots amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodknots Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Stoney this is my wall mount unit don't use a dust deputy.[attachment=40699:dust collector 3.jpg Not sure why my picture turned sideways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodknots Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) I don't know how I got it to post two pics one sideways and one upright. It is from peachttree woodworking and it works fine for me.(table saw,planer,router table, scroll saw , bandsaw) Edited March 2, 2017 by woodknots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I have been using a 5hp shop vac with a dust deputy for about 5 years with no problem. I move the hose to whatever tool I am using. And runs when I use foot switch for saw. Hasn't burned out shop vac so far. 5 years. Also I have a jet air filtration system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam777 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I have been using a 5hp shop vac with a dust deputy for about 5 years with no problem. I move the hose to whatever tool I am using. And runs when I use foot switch for saw. Hasn't burned out shop vac so far. 5 years. Also I have a jet air filtration system. Oh yah, the ones which cannot sell in Calif I would love to get one of these units, but we will have to move out of here (calif) trackman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Why can't you go across state line and buy one to take home? Sam777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I don't know how I got it to post two pics one sideways and one upright. It is from peachttree woodworking and it works fine for me.(table saw,planer,router table, scroll saw , bandsaw) It's because your lazy and laying down. It does the same thing with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevan Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 It works okay if you turn your monitor on its side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I have been using a 5hp shop vac with a dust deputy for about 5 years with no problem. I move the hose to whatever tool I am using. And runs when I use foot switch for saw. Hasn't burned out shop vac so far. 5 years. Also I have a jet air filtration system. Thanks for the info trackman. I'm sure I wouldn't have as much suction as I have now with my 6.5 hp vac but it sure would keep the filter on the shop vac cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Stoney this is my wall mount unit don't use a dust deputy.[attachment=40699:dust collector 3.jpg I like your space saving set up! Wish i had one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam777 Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Why can't you go across state line and buy one to take home? It never crossed my mind Or I guess I am not as serious of a scrollsawer as I would like to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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