I have a Central Machinery 1hp dust collector that vents to the outside of my garage. It recently stopped working (won't turn on at all), and I might need a replacement. This is a dumb question, but since I use my dust collector to vent outside (basically it's being used as an air mover), are there any cheaper options to hook up to the industrial dryer vent hose? I tried troubleshooting it, thinking that it was a very simple issue, but so far I can't determine why it won't start. No noises at all.
EDIT: After reading a few threads, it appears that some of you have used inline fans to vent outside. I currently have a 1hp dust collector that moves 660CFM, and I don't see anything that comes close to Epilog's recommended 350-400CFM for my laser.
And if no one has an alternate option, does anyone know where I can find a dust collector blower in stock locally? Do the big box stores carry them? I don't see much on lowes or home depots site.