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   Rob_Sp | Oct 12, 2023 09:17am | #1

   Onieda makes one.
   https://www.oneida-air.com/dust-sentry-adjustable-bin-level-indicator

   You can also make your own for about half the price.

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   oxmach | Oct 12, 2023 01:21pm | #2

   I’ve done the same more than once, before and after having a sensor. Not paying close enough attention at the thickness planer has been my issue. I use this one from iVac. Which works quite well.
   https://shop.ivacswitch.com/products/ivac-fill-level-meter

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   wil_d | Oct 15, 2023 08:06am | #5

   Thanks. Will give this a look. And yes, the planer is what did me in this time. Thanks.

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   wil_d | Oct 15, 2023 08:07am | #6

   Thanks. Am going to look into this option.

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   Go_Bills | Oct 14, 2023 08:11am | #3

   I understand it may take up valuable floor space - but would a non-opaque drum with cyclone make sense in your shop.

   The following Uline drum would be $94 plus shipping

   https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-9945NAT/Drums/Plastic-Drum-with-Lid-55-Gallon-Open-Top-Natural?pricode=WB0298&gadtype=pla&id=S-9945NAT&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInfSd4r_1gQMVfObjBx1F4Q1AEAQYASABEgKHJ_D_BwE

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   wil_d | Oct 15, 2023 08:05am | #4

   Not sure this would help or how I could integrate into my system with all ducting being under the floor. The collection bin on the collector has a viewing window, but I have to go look at it. Just trying to put a second check in place to avoid the mess if I forget. Thanks for the thought.

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   Rob_Sp | Oct 15, 2023 11:10am | #7

   Constantly having to visually monitor the bin is not a good solution. When planing, a minute of inattention is enough to clog the cyclone and pack the filter. I sourced the parts used in the Onieda from ebay and amazon and wired it myself for a little more than the cost of Ivac.
   I like the large strobing red light as it is impossible to ignore. The IVAC looks like a good value, however the led lights look a bit small, but would probably work well if mounted next to the planer.
   Installing a visible alarm vs repeatedly having to clean cyclone and filter is well worth the expense and effort.
   Here is a video on how to do it yourself.
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTf_FnCkj80

   
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   oxmach | Oct 15, 2023 04:10pm | #8

   The LED’s are surprisingly bright. I have mine located beside the cyclone, which is visible from anywhere in the shop. A nice aspect is that they indicate fill levels. I’ve been caught out by pushing yellow to red. No question, having something to alert to full is better than checking the barrel manually. I’ve never had to deal with a clogged filter, but have packed up the cyclone and ingress pipes a few times. Not fun.

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   jc_clark | Oct 16, 2023 09:27am | #9

   I just use a clear plastic bag on the bottom so I can watch it fill.