So I'm just getting my shop set up with some permanent tools and I'm sick of lugging my shop vac from tool to tool, so I really need to get a DC system. I'm having a hell of a time choosing though.
I've read a ton of stuff on here and other sites about the best systems, but I'm sort of confused about a couple things. A lot of people seem to say that the clearvue are the best. But I don't really understand why that would be. The specs show that the system has 1,935 CFM, with a cost of $1900. But this grizzly DC has 3900 CMF for only $1200.
I understand the clearvue has a cyclone system and a filter, but is that really worth the cost? Is all of that not something you could build/add yourself for less than $700 and still having a better performing system? Or am I missing something?
Also, I wouldn't be opposed to building the entire system from scratch, in fact that might even be my preference. But is there a good resource for finding/buying an appropriate motor/impeller/housing? I'm an electrical engineer, so I'm very familiar with electric motors, but I'm having trouble knowing where to look for how to choose an entire system. I've looked at grainger but I'm overwhelmed with the different categories of blowers and stuff.
I've read a ton of stuff on here and other sites about the best systems, but I'm sort of confused about a couple things. A lot of people seem to say that the clearvue are the best. But I don't really understand why that would be. The specs show that the system has 1,935 CFM, with a cost of $1900. But this grizzly DC has 3900 CMF for only $1200.
I understand the clearvue has a cyclone system and a filter, but is that really worth the cost? Is all of that not something you could build/add yourself for less than $700 and still having a better performing system? Or am I missing something?
Also, I wouldn't be opposed to building the entire system from scratch, in fact that might even be my preference. But is there a good resource for finding/buying an appropriate motor/impeller/housing? I'm an electrical engineer, so I'm very familiar with electric motors, but I'm having trouble knowing where to look for how to choose an entire system. I've looked at grainger but I'm overwhelmed with the different categories of blowers and stuff.