Does the Dust Deputy work on drywall dust?

I use this when sanding drywall. It works very well. +1 I used the handed version of the Sandclean, making my own bucket collection for the dust. The only drawback was I used corrugated hose (cheap) which made awful screeching/whistling sounds while it was on.

What is inside a dust deputy?

Tom, You’ll need your wet/dry vacuum, the cyclone separator, a dust bin, hose, hose clamps, and hardware to connect all the components together. Our Dust Deputy Deluxe kit includes all of this for your convenience and is a great place to start your shopping experience.

What is a Thien baffle?

An alternative form of cyclone is what is known as a ” Thien-baffle”. In a Thien-baffle, the air spirals in a flat shape from the edge to the center, whereas in a cyclone it moves in more of a helical pattern down the cone and then back up the middle.

Will a cyclone dust collector work with drywall dust?

The Dustopper will work with drywall dust and other fine dust, but you will more than likely end up with some very fine dust still in your wet/dry vacuum. This is something that all compact cyclonic separators have an issue with.

What size should a cyclone dust collector be?

Most small shop cyclones claim 1000 CFM airflow and come with the poly cellulose blended cartridge filters that are typically under 250 square feet in area when they really need a minimum of at least 500 square feet of filter area.

Which is better cyclone or Thien baffle?

Efficiency Ratings: Thien Baffle: 439 CFM/837 CFM = 52% (or 48% loss of airflow) Cyclone: 634 CFM/837 CFM = 76% (or 24% loss of airflow)

Who is Bill Pentz?

Bill Pentz – President – Dust Collection and Cyclone Research | LinkedIn.

How do you vacuum drywall dust with a shop vac?

Insert the other hose into the other hole and make sure it doesn’t extend more than a few inches below the lid. Insert the other end of this hose into your Shop Vac. Fill the bucket with enough water to submerse the longer hose at the bottom of the bucket. Enjoy your new water filter as you vacuum up the drywall dust!