Know-How Series: Comparison of high filtration dust extraction systems. 

Hi Willy, thank you for your comment. We now supply 2 meters of 100 mm hose, which was used to connect to a ducting system 2 ½” or around 63 mm. The system is fixed in place around the work area by way of individual 1m lengths, tee elbow and blast gates, these are joined by straight connectors. It is recommended that once your system is in place is to cement the joints, but only do so after you are happy at the final location. We do a boxed set of ducting system, and as per video I think this is best served with a twin motor extractor, it just gives the end user more flexibility. Hope this helps. Best Wishes, Record Power.

@@RecordPowerTV Hi Thanks for your reply, I suposed you would install a fixed installation. Of course, if you make the installation mobile will change the final result. I will first try to run a PVC smooth-bore tube, without any rims or obstacles system of 100mm over a Cyclone Dust Commander separator filter system. Using this, I will protect the CamVac from dust and chips. The 100 liter barrels witch I will use, are easier to empty and this saves bags and filters. I suspect that the fix system in each direction will be about 3 to 4 meters. I will follow your advice, first mount the system dry and hope that there will be enough suction power left. Keep it safe, it is not over yet. Willy from Belgium. 👨‍💻👨‍💻👨‍💻👨‍💻👨‍💻

Hi Terry, thank you for your kind comment. We are delighted that you are enjoying your CamVac Extractor! If there is something which you would like to see us cover in our Know-How Series, please let us know and we will do our best to provide. Best Wishes, Record Power.

Hello, thanks very much for your comment. Please contact our sales team on 01246 571 020 or email sales@recordpower.co.uk, and our team will be able to provide you with an accurate update. Best Wishes, Record Power.

Hi Michael, thank you for your comment. Pete is using the CamVac extractor in partnership with an auto-switching device which the extractor is connected to. For more information, please contact our Technical Support Team on 01246 571 020 (and select option 2) or email technical@recordpower.co.uk. Best Wishes, Record Power.

Thanks for that information 👍

Hi Christian, thank you for your comment. The addition of a dust separator onto a twin motor CamVac extractor will reduce air flow but not significantly, and is therefore fine for use. Should you require further assistance or advice, please contact our Technical Support team on 01246 571 020 (and select option 2) or email sales@recordpower.co.uk. Best Wishes, Record Power.

Hi. To be honest I found this somewhat confusing. It appears that the two vacs are connected, what appears to be a pipe, is just visible at the top of the picture. This assumption is reinforced, as both pipes react, when either extractor is switched on, you also talk about having the small one just for the sander, and the 2 motor one for the other equipment. So why are the connected? I have a fully equipped, metal lathe, mill, bandsaw etc and wood, lathe bandsaws etc. workshop, it’s approx 7 x 2.5 M. My main extractor is the same RP 2 motor extractor as you are using. Mine has a main 4” pipe system with slide gates. Connections to the machinery are flexible pipe, to allow machinery to be moved (they are all on wheels) I have incorporated a cyclone, before the extractor. In my opinion this is a MUST, it collects all of the dust etc. and is very easy to empty. NOTHING reaches the extractor, I’ve retained the filters in the extractor, as they don’t appear to have any effect on performance. In addition, I have a large cylindrical vacuum, with wheels, which I use with the small machinery, sander etc. and general cleaning. The RP extractor is very powerful. It blows the round outlet covers off, I haven’t fitted outlet pipework yet, but I’m intending to do so as it appears to reduce noise considerably. One other comment, I have both motors set to start, and the startup current was sufficient to trip the 16A MCB. I had to replace this, with one which accommodates high initial current draw. Cheers Noel

@@Jestey6 They are not connected. Watch the video again?

Hi. I’ve looked again, as you suggested. A quick walk around of your workshop showing the extraction pipework would have been very useful. As it is all that is just visible, is the horizontal main duct in the top of the picture, which appears to be connected to both extractors. Both flexible pipes react when either extractor is switched on. Which to me proves the extractors are both connected, by the main pipe. Have another look. Another observation, the waste gate, top left appears to be a smaller than the flexible pipe. This will restrict flow and has the possibility of trapping larger debris.