Here's my solution. No collection. Exhausted outdoors. (I have no neighbours).
The aluminum blower housing I got from a scrapyard for free. The square aluminum housing and both flanges I fabricated and welded myself. I added a window of 1/4" lexan to view a 1/4" screen to catch big pieces.
The motor is a 1 hp, s.f. 1.65, 3400 rpm - from princess auto salvage area $69.99.
The turbine I fabricated from research and tweaked fin angles based upon airflow and current draw. |