Hi All. I have my CV1400 up and running and I love it! Like most everyone else, the first time I turned it on the noise was overwhelming. I went all out and built a free-standing frame and enclosed the cyclone, filters and my compressor in their own small room. The results were outstanding so I wanted to share some info.
Instead of fiberglass insulation I used a cotton product called Bonded Logic Cotton. It is available from www.paylessinsulation.com. They are in Houston Texas (so am I) so I just picked it up there, but they ship anywhere. It looks a lot like ground-up blue jeans and is extremely easy to work with.
Just putting the insulation around the free-standing frame reduced the noise considerably. Once I built the closet around the frame and compressor, then added the cotton inside wall of the closet, the result far exceeded my expectations. I can stand right next to the cyclone (with the closet door open) and carry on a conversation. When I close the closet door there is just a small hum noise in the room! My refrigerator is noiser (no joke).
Of course in the shop the airflow noise is all you hear, and any of my shop tools pretty much drown out the airflow noise.
If I had it to do over again I would most likely leave the free-standing fram out and just mount it to the wall. I cannot feel any vibration in the frame. My shop is in a separate building than my house so perhaps I would feel differently if the shop were attached to my house.
To be able to get to my filters I covered one wall of the frame with AC duct board. It works suprising well for sound deadening. I used the same material for the baffle on the return vents.
I used a modified Genie garage door sensor to give me a remote warning when the dust bin is full. It works great and I will try to come up with something a little more generic for use.
I used an inverted 35 gallon fibre drum (from Woodworker Supply) for the dust bin. The 55 gallon drum liners fit around it nice and snug so you just lift the drum off and the dust is already in the bag. It is similar to the product that is on the links page, but I had already exceeded my budget so I had to build my own.
I'm out of time right now but will attempt to pose some pictures. If anyone needs more details I will reply as I have the time.
One final note for today...the difference in the cleanlyness of my shop is amazing! Sure I get some chips and dust (mainly from the table saw) but the fine (and hazardous) dust is GONE! And so far, nothing has passed through to my filters. Thanks Ed for a fantastic product!
Instead of fiberglass insulation I used a cotton product called Bonded Logic Cotton. It is available from www.paylessinsulation.com. They are in Houston Texas (so am I) so I just picked it up there, but they ship anywhere. It looks a lot like ground-up blue jeans and is extremely easy to work with.
Just putting the insulation around the free-standing frame reduced the noise considerably. Once I built the closet around the frame and compressor, then added the cotton inside wall of the closet, the result far exceeded my expectations. I can stand right next to the cyclone (with the closet door open) and carry on a conversation. When I close the closet door there is just a small hum noise in the room! My refrigerator is noiser (no joke).
Of course in the shop the airflow noise is all you hear, and any of my shop tools pretty much drown out the airflow noise.
If I had it to do over again I would most likely leave the free-standing fram out and just mount it to the wall. I cannot feel any vibration in the frame. My shop is in a separate building than my house so perhaps I would feel differently if the shop were attached to my house.
To be able to get to my filters I covered one wall of the frame with AC duct board. It works suprising well for sound deadening. I used the same material for the baffle on the return vents.
I used a modified Genie garage door sensor to give me a remote warning when the dust bin is full. It works great and I will try to come up with something a little more generic for use.
I used an inverted 35 gallon fibre drum (from Woodworker Supply) for the dust bin. The 55 gallon drum liners fit around it nice and snug so you just lift the drum off and the dust is already in the bag. It is similar to the product that is on the links page, but I had already exceeded my budget so I had to build my own.
I'm out of time right now but will attempt to pose some pictures. If anyone needs more details I will reply as I have the time.
One final note for today...the difference in the cleanlyness of my shop is amazing! Sure I get some chips and dust (mainly from the table saw) but the fine (and hazardous) dust is GONE! And so far, nothing has passed through to my filters. Thanks Ed for a fantastic product!