Was the Rikon larger than the HF?I swapped out the impellor of my Harbor Freight DC for a Rikon. I a very happy with the results.
The Rikon is larger and the fins are reversed. It was easy. I did a full review here: https://www.woodtalkonline.com/topic/23656-harbor-freight-rikonstein-dc/ . Let me know if you have any questions.Was the Rikon larger than the HF?
Is it an easy process? Also, how to determine size, specs, etc?
I had heard that rumor also, it didn't sound right to me. When I called to order the impellor I asked the sales rep about it, and he laughed. Said that rumor had been around for years, and then he charged me $119.00 and shipped the impellor.:smile:A number of people have done that conversion. If you do it, make sure you have a chip collector of some sort before the DC unit to keep potentially destructive bits and pieces from hitting the impeller. Also, when you contact Rikon, it is recommended you not mention you're making an HF conversion.
I have a Delta 1 1/2 HP model 50-760 Dust Collector. Do I have to dismantle it to check the impellor and see if it is upgradeable? I have a Thien separator attached to it.The Rikon is larger and the fins are reversed. It was easy. I did a full review here: https://www.woodtalkonline.com/topic/23656-harbor-freight-rikonstein-dc/ . Let me know if you have any questions.
I am not familiar with your Delta, but I did look up the specs, and found that the impellor size is 11 1/2". That is about the size of the Rikon impellor. Personally I would not bother.I have a Delta 1 1/2 HP model 50-760 Dust Collector. Do I have to dismantle it to check the impellor and see if it is upgradeable? I have a Thien separator attached to it.
Thank You for taking the time to research this. I could not find any specs on the Delta web site. Can you tell me where you found them?I am not familiar with your Delta, but I did look up the specs, and found that the impellor size is 11 1/2". That is about the size of the Rikon impellor. Personally I would not bother.
Thank you.