I have a Jet DC-650 dust collector with the felt top bag. I want to replace this with a 2 or 3 micron pleated filter. I’m concerned about the seal where the bag meets the collector and how to attached it.
Hoping you can give me advice. Thank you.
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Have you thought about the 1 micron canister filter? They work very well. The other option I found which is far less expensive was a replacement felt bag that is 1 micron from American Fabric filter out of Florida. They have several sizes in stock and they also custom make any size you want. I believe your stock bag is 30 micron so the 1 micron bag from AFF is a huge improvement.
I’m very pleased with my Wynn Environmental filter. Easy install, well made. The seal is great. I strongly recommend.
Hi
I had a DC650 fir 20 years until April when I upgraded.
I retrofit it with a 1 micron felt filter bag years ago.
The filter bag did not fit well, it was Oversized. I also bought a larger collection bag that also had a poor fit. Dust would leak through the pleats.
I’d encourage the canister options only because I’m guessing they will have a better connection to the dust collector device itself than a fabric bag will.
Mike
I have a General 1 hp that is about 14 years old. Ordered a new pleated filter from Busy Bee Tools and based the order strictly on the measurements given in the Busy Bee catalog. Fit like a glove and I am so happy to be rid of the bag. The bags clog, decrease the airflow and are a mess to clean. For the $100 I paid for the pleated filter I should have done it years ago.
Second the Wynn Environmental endorsement. Their web page states:
"35 Series Filters are designed to fit all standard, single stage dust collectors with upper rim diameters ranging from 14 to 20 inches:"
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