Dust collector alternative?

[Woodchipper]

I have a Grizzly G8027 dust collector. Works great with a rating on 2.5 microns. I'm getting some fine dust that escapes outside the filter bag. Not a big deal but like to keep the shop clean. Any way to upgrade this to collect the fine dust? Thanks.

 

[hooked]

Powertec makes a 1 micron bag that fits the Grizzly. I read about changing to this one, but haven't done it myself. I read from others that it does not seem to restrict air flow much by increasing the filter rating.

‎POWERTEC 15 in. x 24 in. Dust Collector Bag 1 Micron Filter for Jet, Grizzly, Harbor Freight, ShopFox, Delta and POWERTEC 70335 - The Home Depot

Attain a contemporary and inexpensive tool to complete all your heavy force needed jobs at the workplace with POWERTEC Dust Collector Bag Filter for Harbor Freight ShopFox Delta WEN.

www.homedepot.com

 

[Woodchipper]

Thanks for the link; HD is about four miles away. I'll measure the bag first and go from there. Air flow isn't a biggy as the hose isn't never more than 10-12 feet from the DC.

 

[d_bondi]

This is a real filter, not a bag. Those bag filters do not capture the smaller particulates that is really dangerous to be breathing in.

Yes, it is more expensive than the bags, but it is a lot less expensive than new lungs.

35B222NANO Cartridge Kit - Wynn Environmental

Removable top end cap included with its own gasket and hardware. MERV 15, Nanofiber filter media, 222 sq ft (open pleat design), 17.5” diameter x 23” tall,

wynnenv.com

 

[Woodchipper]

This is a real filter, not a bag. Those bag filters do not capture the smaller particulates that is really dangerous to be breathing in.

Yes, it is more expensive than the bags, but it is a lot less expensive than new lungs.

35B222NANO Cartridge Kit - Wynn Environmental

Removable top end cap included with its own gasket and hardware. MERV 15, Nanofiber filter media, 222 sq ft (open pleat design), 17.5” diameter x 23” tall,

wynnenv.com

Price is out of the budget. Already have lung problems that are hereditary.

 

[d_bondi]

Price is out of the budget. Already have lung problems that are hereditary.

Then I HIGHLY recommend this:

https://a.co/d/2GEYXUg

with these:

https://a.co/d/1g1A0kP

These P100 filters are great for particulate. If you are working with chemicals, use these VOC cartridges.

https://a.co/d/9q0KuZd

 

[Mortalis]

Then I HIGHLY recommend this:

https://a.co/d/2GEYXUg

with these:

https://a.co/d/1g1A0kP

These P100 filters are great for particulate. If you are working with chemicals, use these VOC cartridges.

https://a.co/d/9q0KuZd

Those wont help keep the shop clean though.

 

[maxwell_smart007]

In my shop, I have a square box fan with a really good Merv13 filter (which is bigger than the fan) strapped to it. It's not a Hepa rating, but Merv13 gets the fine dust that I used to have covering everything.

 

[d_bondi]

Those wont help keep the shop clean though.

You are correct. No they will not.

The problem with the dust collectors with the bag type filters is that they make you think that it is safe to work in the environment without a mask or respirator. That is dangerous, because it is the little stuff that gets through those bag type filters that gets deep in your lungs and causes serious health issues.