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  1. 12-01-2015, 12:08 PM #1
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    Replacement Dust Collector Bag

    I have a Harbor Freight 2 HP Dust Collector with the original 5 micron dust collector bag that came with it (http://www.harborfreight.com/2-hp-in...tor-97869.html) which has a flow rate of 1550 cfm.
    I also have the Rikon 62-400 Air Filtration system http://www.woodcraft.com/product/857...r-400-cfm.aspx which has a 1 micron fliter.

    I'm thinking of replacing the bag on the HF Dust Collectorwith a 1 micron dust collector bag (http://www.amazon.com/POWERTEC-70001...+Collector+Bag) which I think will fit.

    The Wynn 35A model 0.5 micron filter is no doubt a better system, but costs significantly more than the POWERTEC bag.

    My concern is whether the POWERTEC 1 micron bag will significantly reduce the flow rate. Your thoughts please.
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    I have a JDS 1mic bag on mine. Lined the lower bag with a thick plastic bag.
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    I have several different baggers from different manufacturers, and my favorite bags are the Woodtek bags.

    http://woodworker.com/dust-collector...su-123-851.asp
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    I replaced the upper & lower 5 micron bags on my Delta DC with Penn State 1 micron bags. It made a noticeable difference. You should definitely ditch the 5 micron bags.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Myk Rian View Post
    I have a JDS 1mic bag on mine. Lined the lower bag with a thick plastic bag.
    Good idea Myk, think I'll copy that.

    Also, I think I may have misled some into thinking I was referring to the lower collection bag. I'm actually talking about the upper filtering bag. Will going from a 5 micron filter bag to a 1 micron filter bag adversely affect the flow rate?
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    Good idea Myk, think I'll copy that.

    Also, I think I may have misled some into thinking I was referring to the lower collection bag. I'm actually talking about the upper filtering bag. Will going from a 5 micron filter bag to a 1 micron filter bag adversely affect the flow rate?
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  8. 12-02-2015, 2:17 PM #7
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    The woodtek bags are really thick, and not only filter good, but make a better seal under the clamp. One of my baggers is a Grizzly, and I've never been able to get that one not to leak around the clamps.
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