Is there a way to increase suction on a 1 HP dust collector?

Vic Schapansky
by Vic Schapansky

Bought a Craftex 1053 1 HP dust collector and want to increase suction. Will a pleated filter help? I thought it would have more suction. What kind of equipment can I get to test suction?

  4 answers
  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Oct 08, 2018

    1 HP is not very strong, keep filters clean. That helps the most. The easiest equipment to test suction is the palm of your hand.

  • Judy Judy on Oct 08, 2018

    Making sure there are no holes in the filter or tearsnin the rubber gaskets. Keep gaskets free of dust and debris.

  • B B on Oct 09, 2018

    Be sure to empty dust after use and wash the dust cup and dry it before reuse also check the little sponge they need rinsing as well

  • Cindy Cindy on Oct 09, 2018

    Make sure the motor and all moving parts are clean. Clean it after each use. Dirt is a motor's worst enemy. And air flow is not obstructed.