Cheap dust extraction unit

[Loofah]

Has anyone got a recommendation for a cheap dust extraction unit? It will only have light use in a DIY setup but I'd like it to activate when the tool is used. Probably will be used with mitre saw and sander mostly

 

[Tigercubrider]

I have an Aldi one that looks very similar to the Screwfix ones.
wet/dry with power take off. Stainless bucket plastic top

 

[SFK]

Record Power dx1000
Does not auto activate and is noisy.
But is reasonably priced, massive suction power, has 0.5micron filter (a critically important requirement in my opinion), does not block and massive capacity.

But likely best you get the small Screwfix one.

Extractors - Tools & Machines - Yandles

Extractors from Yandle & Sons Ltd. A Wide Range Of Dust Extractors & Chip Extractors From Brands Such As Record Power, Mirka, Charnwood...

www.yandles.co.uk

 

[Loofah]

Have you got a direct link to the Screwfix one? The hyperlinks above just go to the main site.

 

[Loofah]

Is there a gizmo that can be fitted in place of a power take off, to start the vac with tool activation?

 

[Munroast]

Record Power dx1000
Does not auto activate and is noisy.
But is reasonably priced, massive suction power, has 0.5micron filter (a critically important requirement in my opinion), does not block and massive capacity.

But likely best you get the small Screwfix one.

Extractors - Tools & Machines - Yandles

Extractors from Yandle & Sons Ltd. A Wide Range Of Dust Extractors & Chip Extractors From Brands Such As Record Power, Mirka, Charnwood...

www.yandles.co.uk

we have a couple of them in the workshop - you nearly need ear defenders for them. hate them

 

[SFK]

Have you got a direct link to the Screwfix one

Titan Wet & Dry Vacuums | Vacuum Cleaners | Screwfix

Buy Titan Wet & Dry Vacuums at Screwfix.com. Delivery 7 days a week The UK’s leading retailer of trade tools and hardware. Over 40,000 products. Choose from top trade brands.

www.screwfix.com

there a gizmo that can be fitted in place of a power take off, to start the vac with tool activation

Auto Vacuum Switches – Toolovation

toolovation.co.uk

 

[SFK]

you nearly need ear defenders for them. hate them

Definitely agree - always need to use ear defenders with these. But the 0.5micron filter was my deciding factor as the other vacs (in this price range) were passing through that sized dust.

 

[Loofah]

Titan Wet & Dry Vacuums | Vacuum Cleaners | Screwfix

Buy Titan Wet & Dry Vacuums at Screwfix.com. Delivery 7 days a week The UK’s leading retailer of trade tools and hardware. Over 40,000 products. Choose from top trade brands.

www.screwfix.com

Auto Vacuum Switches – Toolovation

toolovation.co.uk

Brilliant thanks, I'll have a look

 

[Loofah]

Definitely agree - always need to use ear defenders with these. But the 0.5micron filter was my deciding factor as the other vacs (in this price range) were passing through that sized dust.

Is this the difference between L and M class?

 

[Loofah]

Not cheap those switches!

 

[Loofah]

That TITAN TTB776VA looks just the job though

 

[SFK]

The 'class' defines the amount of dust that is removed, 99, 99.9 and 99.995%, not the size.

But inherently the more that is removed means that more of the small stuff is removed. And the small micron sized dust is the stuff that harms the lungs the most.

But at this price range you are unlikely to get a class rating.

More details here

Dust-free work with a system – dust classes L, M and H

Simply the best for dust-free work ➨ Mobile dust extractor for dust classes L ✔ M ✔ and H ✔ All the information needed for working without dust ➨ Festool

www.festool.co.uk

 

[Loofah]

Great info, thanks. As it's only very light use I can also open up the garage door and or wear a mask if I feel the need.

 

[SFK]

it's only very light use I can also open up the garage door a

And if you can put the vac outside (or near door) so the dust that does escape will be outside and not coating your garage.