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That answer will depend on the size of the inlet on your 3HP dust collector. With any fan blower, airflow performance is limited by the cross-sectional area of your piping, so you will always want to minimize any reductions if possible. If your 3HP dust collector has a 6" inlet, then you'll want to use the 6" Super Dust Deputy XL cyclone. If the collector has a 5" inlet, then you should use the 5" Super Dust Deputy cyclone.

Connection options differ between Super Dust Deputy models. Click "Read More" for further details.

If you're looking for any easy way to move your cyclone around the shop, without having to lift and carry it every time, we recommend pairing the cyclone with our Universal Drum Dolly and our Angle Brace Kit (to add extra stability).

Our Super Dust Deputy cyclone includes basic hardware and a foam gasket for mounting to your container's lid. We also offer a complete 17 gal. drum kit that can be readily used with any Super Dust Deputy cyclone. If you are supplying your own container, we provide this free downloadable Lid Hole Template for our customers. If you are connecting your cyclone to the dust bin via flex hose, you may also need a 6" Angle Ring Flange.

The inlet and outlet ports of the Super Dust Deputy cyclone are designed to work with ductwork components, so straight hose connections may be more involved. This hose will fit over the cyclone's 5" inlet, but it will be a tight fit. You may need to cool the cyclone's plastic material before sliding the hose over it (this will cause the resin to shrink temporarily). We highly recommend the 5" Quick Connect Hose Kit for use with the standard Super Dust Deputy cyclone. This item is perfect if you expect to be continuously reconnecting hoses from multiple tools to the cyclone.

You will not see a difference in separation or airflow performance with either method. Users can choose either "mounting" method to position the cyclone in a way that works best for their shop. The main factor you'll want to consider is how you'll be emptying the dust bin once it's full. Connecting the bin with hose allows the drum lid to be removed easier compared to lifting off the cyclone and lid together as a single component. The downside to the hose connection method is that you'll require additional components to purchase and will have more variables to consider when ensuring that the system is sealed airtight.

No. For 6" ducting runs we highly recommend our Super Dust Deputy XL cyclone instead.

Yes, but this could add unnecessary air resistance to your layout and hinder your overall dust collection performance. For 6" ducting runs and industrial applications we recommend our XL cyclone instead.

Maybe, but a smaller cyclone would likely perform better. For 4" ducting runs we highly recommend our new Super Dust Deputy 4" Deluxe instead.

The Super Dust Deputy XL cyclone measures 37.5" tall, 18" deep, and 19" wide. The flange on the bottom of the XL cyclone is 10" on the outer diameter.