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NO! In answer to your question.:no: You need a good Dust Collector with a 2 micron filter, 4" hoses, and run to each station and get away from the shop vacs. :yes:Here's a question I have, maybe a dumb one, but anyway; if you use a couple of shop vacs at your different workstations that are each around 5hp, are you getting better suction and dust removal than a large unit with 1 to 3 hp that runs to the various stations?
I built a suction manifold and put it behind my shop vac and I couldn't believe how much dust went through that shop vac then got caught in my DC. Here is what I have.
I bought it through Woodcraft. I'm going to add a thein seperator to it soon. Just remember "it is for your health, not to keep things clean." even though it will keep things cleaner and your lungs too. Here are some specs on it from the manufacturer;
With a 1550 CFM airflow capacity, a totally enclosed fan cooled permanently lubricated 2 HP 220 volt motor, and a 12-inch precision spin-balanced impeller, the 10-110 M1 is designed for continuous duty applications. The collector body is mounted on a sturdy steel base with 4 swivel casters allowing complete mobility within the shop. Equipped with an ultra-fine 2 micron washable filter bag, a 42 gallon re-usable clear plastic collector bag, and a 6-inch main inlet fitted with a dual 4-inch Y-inlet fitting, the 10-110 M1 is ideal for collecting fine general purpose wood and composite dust, as well as wood chips, in shops where multiple machine hook-ups are required and can be used for both stationary as well as mobile applications. The main inlet is equipped with an intake screen to prevent larger pieces from jamming in the impeller. The sound rating during operation is 80-90 decibels and its overall dimensions are 39 by 31 by 79 inches.