I have a JDS 1.5 HP dust collector which is pretty much a clone of the General and other single stage DC with the cone. I greatly improved the overall function by adding a Delta 1 micron canister and more importantly replacing the flex hose from the fan to the seperator with metal 5" diameter long radius 90 degree bend. 5" was the diameter of the outflow from the fan and inflow of the collector. The metal LR bend made a huge difference in the suction power and cut the noise level by half. I used an unwelded multi-part bend because it was available for me to handle and I was sure that particular pipe would fit without any other connectors, then I sealed all the bends' connections with aluminum caulk. I am probably going to replace it with the Penn State welded unit to insure long term leak prevention.
I highly recommend getting rid of the connecting flex hose and replacing it with a long radius metal unit.
Next I am going to make and add a Thein baffle or try to clone the new Jet Vortex unit. Next is to upgrade to 6" flex tubing to connect to equipment, and upgrade to a MERV 15 filter.
I highly recommend getting rid of the connecting flex hose and replacing it with a long radius metal unit.
Next I am going to make and add a Thein baffle or try to clone the new Jet Vortex unit. Next is to upgrade to 6" flex tubing to connect to equipment, and upgrade to a MERV 15 filter.