![]() If its NOT installed, maybe it was not provided, then I will ask them to supply one, and try that! So if its installed (dont recall its been several years since assembled), I will remove it. They suggested if the baffle at the bottom of the cone is installed, then try removing it! I finally contacted Laguna about this via email just recently. I agree with your points about the Festool vac. I’m not seeing the issues with the filter on my PFlux 1. If it wasn’t included in the package, Laguna will send you one. Did you install the baffle under the cone in the PFlux? It’s an oblong piece of metal that mounts between the cone and the bin, supposedly introducing turbulence into the flow and allowing more material to settle into the bin. I also bought a clearvue small unit which I will use with an outdoor vac unit. Truly remarkable how clean your vacs bags remain. My UDD keeps dust in the cyclone till new dust comes in and pushes the swirling dust down. IMO, it needs turning vanes really BAD, as the cyclone is short and fat, not ideal for cyclone action. My biggest issue with the PFLUX is the dust never wants to settle down from the cyclone, and too much ends up below the filter in a 5" tall fine dust collection bin. But PITA to get it on and off the machine. I imagine it might need replacing in 10 yrs? A very well built filter. The Laguna PFlux filter will last as long as you treat it right, and keep it clean. Never replaced the main DC cartridge, just blast it outside with compressed air for cleanings. if you put a 10gal pail under the Clearvue, you dont have to constantly change the vac bag, not exactly a fun part of ww ![]() I also bought a clearvue small unit which I will use with an outdoor vac unit.īTW, its not just economics, although that often drives the purchase. The FT being so close and short hoses is an impressive sucker for a HEPA.īTW, for those who work outside cutting down sheets, IMO, u dont need a HEPA unit, as u are blowing the large particles in the wind vs. ![]() for the portable tools also.but not sure it makes sense to turn on that 5HP beast for light edge routing and thin dado tasks. Then I can run branches everywhere as you suggest, prob. go with a 5HP ClearVue (my 2nd), and exhaust outside. This year, when setting up new shop, I will prob. So I still used the FT vac with the FT tools, cause the collection was superior. The larger units are really designed for TS, Jointer, Planers, etc, i.e. Tested with CFM meter at the end of hoses of equal runs. ![]() but remarkably, once I transitioned from 4" down to 36mm hoses, the suction was much worse than the FT!!! Yeah, that one took me by total surprise. I started to tap off that for the FT 1400 / 2200 routers and FT track saws. I later replaced the wall unit when motor died, with a Laguna PFlux 2HP, 240V, 22amp portable unit, that is pretty quite for 2HP. (I believe in the Pentz theory on this) I could have Tee'd off this, but it was a long run, and the losses were too great.the FT followed me around allowing short hoses and better suction at the tool. The FT / cyclone was convenient and a workhorse.įor the TS, I had 1.5HP wall mounted vac that exhausted outside. But highly recommended.ĭuring that run, I was working in a tight 500sf garage space while in transition to building a full size shop, and building lots of cabinets and built ins. I use an Powermatic PM1200 overhead air filtration also, and it helps for sure, but not immediately. I do wear a dust mask btw, 3M 7500 with N95 filters (1 micron) But the dust remains in the air long after the cuts. So for me, my lungs are worth the extra $$. Yes, I could have used a $99 super sucker Craftsman, but all it does is spew <15 micron particles into the airspace I am working in. All the true HEPA vacs are on par with FT pricing. The reason I use Festool Vacs is due to the HEPA.
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