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Originally Posted by Sgt Striper
Dust collectors are rated by airflow, not suction like a shop vac. The higher the hp. the larger the fan blade is giving more cfm. The average 1 hp.'s are usually rated at about 600-650 cfm w/ 3" hose, 2hp around 1200 w/4" hose. If you decrease the size of your hose you decrease the airflow (cfm).
For use with a single tool a 1hp. 650 cfm is adequate, but if you wan't to set for 2-3 tools go for something in the 1200 cfm range.
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Would a good rule of thumb be 1 HP for each tool?
Or better yet, how many cfm would I need for each tool?
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