New HF dust collector or used grizzly

[Chris Barrett]

So I am going to purchase my first dust collector. Currently I am using a Dustless hepa vac with cyclone, which works well for smaller tools and one tool at a time but is very loud and obviously doesn't flow a lot of CFM.

I can get a HF dust collector new for around $160. There is a used Grizzly on craigslist for $150. http://madison.craigslist.org/tls/5170787102.html

Is that grizzly a more powerful blower than the HF unit? I plan on making a cyclone separator using: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEXBWS6/...I2KFQ9B1HYM690

Thoughts, opinions?

[Harold Weaver]

My preference would be for the Grizzly unit, but that's just me. I know plenty members here have used the HF collector, but I have also seen many who are skeptical of its true HP rating. Maybe the best information would be to compare the fan size diameter on both units as I have also heard the HF fan is a bit small in diameter compared to other 2 HP units.

I'm sure others will be along who have used the HF model and can give better info on it.

[David L Morse]

I have the HF. The maximum current I have measured is 12.5A on 120V. The Grizzly motor is rated at 12A at 220V, probably much more powerful. The HF fan is 9" (maybe 9.5", I don't remember for sure) and generates about 7" maximum pressure. You should ask about fan diameter and port sizes. I would get the Grizzly if the motor is good.

[Chris Barrett]

I contacted the seller, see if he can meet sometime this weekend. Hopefully he is able to demonstrate that it works

[James Gunning]

Assuming it works OK, get the Grizzly. It looks like it may be all but new anyway.

That blower would be a good fit with the SDD.