I installed a WEN air filtration system in my shop. This video will show you how to pick the right size air filtration system. It will also tell you why I wanted one in my shop and how I installed it.
@@Ray_Here I was watching on a large hi-res monitor and the motion off to the side from the action you were filming startled me. But I had to go frame-by-frame to confirm that it was real.
I took 3 20 inch box fans , using J trim from Siding on the back side of fan to slide in a 20x20 1 inch thick merv 11 filter. IT works amazing for dust issues. I also have one of those WEN units but the box fan works about the same and is much cheeper. Added a timer to the plug so all fans run off of it.
Extremely helpful! Can you provide an update on how the mid range Wen air filtration system is holding up after a year and approximate number of times you've used it?
I think I’m on my third year of use. I can’t say how many times I’ve used it. When I have a project going, I use it every day. Maybe 150+ days a year? My only issue was the I had to replace the PCB (printed circuit board). That was after one year. They shipped me a new one at no cost. They didn’t have instructions on how to replace the PCB on the model I bought. When I replaced it, I created a video on how to do it. The video has been viewed over 500 times so they must have had a bad batch of PCB boards. I really like it and I am amazed at how much fine dust it picks up. I take the outer filter off once in a while and just vacuum it clean. I suspect I’ll need a new one but they’re a little expensive an I’m a tightwad! My neighbor also bought on to use in his basement shop. He’s happy with it as well.
Good morning Ray, I would like to ask you how your dust collection, and filtration has worked after your video is made two years ago. BTW, the calculation you did was awesome and greatly appreciated!
It does a great job. I have cleaned the filters a couple of times. I’m amaze at how much fine dust it collects. About a year after I installed it the PCB control panel went out. They didn’t have any instructions about how to replace it so I just figured it out and made a video as I did it. That video has about 1,000 views so they must have had a bad batch. They replaced the PCB at no charge and appreciated the fact that I made video about how to install it.
Thank you. When working on my table saw or miter saw, I position the vac so the exhaust is pointed out the garage door so I don’t use a bag. However, now that it’s getting cold and I don’t leave the door open, I will add a bag. I have a smaller vac that I use without a cyclone separator for my pocket hole jig, sander and router. I use a bag in that one always. The bags do a great job. I think capturing dust makes my environment much healthier and cleaner. I should have added all this stuff a long time ago.
How/why did you decide to put the system in centre of garage? I’m reading other write-ups that suggest it should be approx 12” away from on of your walls and approx 1/3 distance along that wall. Thoughts? Tks
One side of my garage has a shelf hanging from the ceiling. The other side is too far from where I generally work. Also, I never saw anything that recommended that you install it close to a wall. Other videos I watched didn’t seem to have a pattern as to where they were hung. You have me thinking though. I may do more research. Not a big deal to move it.
nice demo test with the incense smoke!! I just watched a Jet review and it was buyer beware. I have a a few wen tools and they are so-so cheap and OK - but yes typical dents and screws that don't thread in to hold drill press cover. but still for the price its ok.
Thanks. After about a year I had to replace the PCB. WEN sent me a new one for free but there were no instructions. I created a video as I replaced it so others would have some guidance. That video has about 600 views so it’s apparently a common issue. The filter does a great job and I’m pretty happy with it.
