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Can I replace the factory bag with a plastic garbage bag? While a plastic garbage bag might make dust disposal easier, it will reduce the effective filter area. This, in turn, will decrease the cubic feet per minute (CFM) airflow and is therefore not recommended.
What micron bags come on the machine? 30 micron.
How many different machines can I hook up to this unit? This dust collector is rated at 450 CFM, which can handle one average machine like a 10" table saw. This dust collector was designed to be moved from one machine to another. Try to keep the hose length as short as possible to maintain the overall efficiency of the dust collector. This dust collector is not designed to handle a drum sander or planer.
What is the impeller made of? Steel.
What is the best way to install a ground wire on my system? The best practice is to run a bare copper wire through the inside of the hose, connecting one end to the dust collector and the other end to the machine being used. Ensure good ground connections are made to the body of both machines. Additionally, you should have an external wire spiraled around the outside of the hose every 6 to 8 inches and grounded to the machine bodies. Please refer to the G2525 Dust Collection Basics Handbook for more detailed information.
Can I use the dust collector to exhaust smoke and fine floating dust in my shop? No, the capture area at the end of the hose is very limited. That's why a dust hood is very important for each machine.
Is airflow restricted if I put a smaller micron bag on the dust collector? Very little, if at all. Even though smaller micron bags have smaller openings, they also have a higher density of openings per square inch.
How are the hoses attached to the G3376 Cyclone Separator? The separator lid is designed so that the hoses slide directly into it. No additional fittings are necessary.