Dust collection barrel window?

[Jim Becker]

My barrel window is on the lid...and therefore, flat.

[Joe Shinall]

How well does that work on the lid Jim? Do you have any pictures of it? I would think with the static dust build up that it would be hard to see down far enough to see where the dust is.

[Joe Shinall]

Lee, that's a great answer and I will definitely try that and see how it works. I thought about heating it up but wasn't sure of a good way to do it. The wood form is a great idea. Thanks!

[Jim Becker]

It's been there for over ten years now I believe. No issues with static. I'm traveling for a family medical issue, so I unfortunately cannot help with a photo at the present time.

[Alan Schaffter]

How well does that work on the lid Jim? Do you have any pictures of it? I would think with the static dust build up that it would be hard to see down far enough to see where the dust is.

Not while the DC is running- the swirling air scours the dust from the plexi.

[Joe Shinall]

Awesome, I think that's the route I will go for right now and maybe try to add the light later. I am really good about checking my DC now as it sits in a different room currently anyways so I don't think I'll have an issue remembering to check it.

Thanks guys! Jim, hope all is well, stay safe on your trip.

[Jim Andrew]

I have my dc in another room. Bought the oneida sensor when it first came out, and it was not reliable. Tried to build Alan's sensor, but could not find a sensor without delay. So I cut a hole in the wall in front of the barrel, put a window in it, and now I just turn on a trouble light so it lights up the hose between cyclone and barrel. When the hose goes dark, it is full! Have to remember to look at it.

[Harry Holzke]

I used a translucent barrel with castors. Easy to see when it's getting full.

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[John K Jordan]

I used a translucent barrel with castors. Easy to see when it's getting full.

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That's a nice idea! Where did you find such a container? Is it strong? (My cyclone collapsed the first steel trashcan I tried to use as a collection drum.)

JKJ

[Joe Shinall]

I saw those, problem is I am so pushed for height that I could only use a 20 gallon container and I'm literally an inch from the ceiling in that room. The container I have is 21 inches tall and cannot go any higher and couldn't find one that size in translucent.

[Harry Holzke]

That's a nice idea! Where did you find such a container? Is it strong? (My cyclone collapsed the first steel trashcan I tried to use as a collection drum.)

JKJ

It is very strong and will not collapse. Got it here and also got the dolly and it makes it easy to roll to the dumpster.

Harry

[Brian Brightwell]

Where I worked these Roto-Bin-Dicators worked well in dusty conditions.
They have a small motor and when the level stops the paddle from turning relay contacts change state. About as simple as ya can get.

http://bindicator.com/products/roto-bin-dicator-pro/

[Alan Schaffter]

Where I worked these Roto-Bin-Dicators worked well in dusty conditions.
They have a small motor and when the level stops the paddle from turning relay contacts change state. About as simple as ya can get.

http://bindicator.com/products/roto-bin-dicator-pro/

The main problem with the synchronous motor/stalled rotor style Bindicator® and the version originally sold by Oneida, wasn't that they didn't work, it was cost. I believe Oneida wanted around $250 several years ago for a unit that didn't include any alarm device and required another relay or circuitry to control such a device or a DC.

A quick look on eBay shows the Bindicator® as currently unavailable, except for used units listing for around $200 and one new unit for which the seller is asking over $1000.

[Brian Brightwell]

Yes Alan, the electrical classification probably drives the cost way up.