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Product Reviews:
JET 708626CK DC-1100CK 1-1/2 Horsepower 1,100 CFM Canister Dust Collector, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: happy with the quality
Comments: I have purchased a fair amount of Jet equipment recently, all of it for the same reason - value. Having purchased Jet equipment years ago as well as more recently, I was fully-prepared to spend more on better equipment, however actually found that Jet's prices have dropped and quality has improved!! My new Jet Deluxe tablesaw, for example, is better-designed, better-built and finished, and was cheaper than the Jet saw I purchased nearly 20 years ago!!
When shopping for dust collectors, Jet did not even initially occur to me. Rather, I was looking at ething from Air Handling at the high end, to Grizzly at the low end. What I found was that Jet was pricing their DC's, like much of the rest of the line, attractively spec'd and low-priced. As I also found it at a steep sale discount, I snapped it up.
I am happy with this dust collector. 1100 CFM is a lot to attach to a single machine through a 10' hose!! (which is exactly how I use it - attached to1machine at a time) The only thing I might suggest that Jet change is to incorporate larger & better casters, and stiffen up the supports. This collector is meant to be rolled from machine to machine, and a more rigidity built into the design would improve it with minimal cost.
I find it interesting to read the differing opinions on this dust collector's noise level. I find it tolerable and, like another reviewer, often leave it running while I am between machining tasks.
Final note - do not get too aggressive with the flappers. Some filter cake build-up will substantially improve the filtration without overly affecting the flow. Once around gently when you change bags should be more than enough. Less often if you are primarily collecting chips and not sawdust. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Dust collector
Comments: This dust collector appears to be a useful part of my home work shop.
It is quite noisy however sucks well. The installation of the bottom plastic collection bag is quite a struggle.
Jet should look at a redesign to simplify that part. Otherwise the collector is great |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: A great Dust Collecting System
Comments: A do not know why I waited so long to put a dust collection system into my garage shop, however I am glad I did, and the Jet DC1100CK is a perfect system for me. I can not beleive how quiet it is when running, and the suction power that it generates. It pulls some of my smaller scroll saw pieces 6 inches off the work bench.
The setup was easy, took about 1 hour. Directions and diagrams were helpful. I am not1to usually read the directions, thus the diagrams were really the almost all helpful. It was put into use alalmost all immediately with my drum sander and router. did not take too long for the canister to fill up, and it really wasn't too bad to remove. However, I have since purchased a W1049 Dust Collection Separator, which separators the larger dust particles into a garbage can, which in turn, is easy to empty.
I find myself leaving the machine on, because it is so quiet. I have a setup with blast gates at each machine, so it is just a matter of opening and closing each blast gate as I work on various operations and projects.
I really wanted a powerful machine, however did not want to special wire my garage with a 230 volt system. This DC works just fine on the 115 volt system. I have it plugged into a 20 amp circuit, with the overhead lights, and have not had1blown fuse.
Of all the research I did, the Delta, Jet, Ridgid and PSI, they all had about the same features and the same price, I am glad I purchased the Jet system.
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Rating: 2 (out of 5)
Summary: Jet Dust Collector: great machine, Poor packaging
Comments: I ordered the Jet DC-1100CK from Amazon on 10/18/06. I purchased it because my old 1 HP Delta bag type dust collector only filtered down to 30 microns, and allowed a film of fine dust to settle throughout my basement shop.
It was shipped from Jet and delivered on 11/14/06 in 2 large boxes, both in great condition. The next day when I opened the boxes to assemble it, I discovered that the impeller housing was crushed. It was apparent that this was because the heavy motor was attached to, and resting atop, the impeller housing. I called Jet and was told they would send me a new impeller housing that day, and I should have it "in a couple of days". On Dec 27 I hadn't received it, so I called Jet again. This time I received the new housing in 2 days, with no charge.
Assembly was easy, and the unit was operating in about 1.5 hrs, including replacing the impeller housing. The dust collector works well, with no leaks evident, and seems to solve the dust problem in my shop.
I would rate the unit itself as 5 stars, however Jet's poor packaging, long deli, and slow response to my problem cut my overall rating to 2 stare. I really miss Woodworkers Warehouse. I would have paid a little more, however gotten great service from my local store.
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Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: Damaged and Slow Deli
Comments: I just got mine delivered after waiting 3 1/2 weeks. The box was undamaged however the impeller housing is crushed. I am disappointed in the shipping and will have amazon send another, which will take another 3-4 weeks:(
Just got the second111/16/06. E thing appears great. It only took about an hour to assemble. Run great, only a small leak where it is spot welded. I will fix it with caulking. I noticed that it was shipped directly from the factory. |
