I've been looking at getting a DC system (canister style, 2hp). On the local sales adds a guy is selling a 3hp double bag system (with bags, not canisters) for 400$. It was residential use and bought in '98. It would be about $400 ( 150$ cheaper than what i was thinking for the new one i wanted: http://grizzly.com/products/2-HP-Can...ollector/G0548 ). But it is a larger double bag system. Assuming i could barter the guy down to 300$ or so, would it be reasonable to take one of the filter/bag sets off and run it as a single bag/filter system? It would provide more airflow than the 2hp, but for a 3hp motor, it would run at a higher point on its operating curve (170ocfm as opposed to 2300cfm for the 3hp). This would also give me a larger motor if i ever wanted to make a cyclone from it. But it is a 10 year old motor.
Thoughts?