Dustopper vs Dust Deputy | Comparing the dust cyclone separators

Comparing the Dustopper vs the Dust Deputy

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Comparing the Dustopper and the Dust Deputy head-to-head in a series of Tests. We'll compare price, separation ability, air flow restriction, and suction loss.

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[mrorangethecat]

I have a dust stopper and a dust deputy, and use them both almost daily, for interior remodeling. I definitely prefer the compactness of the dust stopper, but I think the dust deputy does a better job of filtering out the fine dust from drywall sanding or concrete grinding. I keep the dust stopper hooked to the table saw at all times, and use the dust deputy for everything else. Both are used with ridgid vacs running a pleated filter and a bag. Works great.... if that’s helpful for anyone.

[bloodgain]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how well the DIY manometer results aligned with the dial gauge manometer? The nerd in me loved that.

[Name-jsuq]

I just want to make sure you knew that I did buy the dust stopper today and I did also buy a brand new Ridgid 12 gallon 5 horsepower vacuum to use with it, ...all thanks to you!😁

Btw it works so awesome I can't believe how good it works! It captured every bit of sawdust. I am extremely happy with this product.

[brucearduser]

thanks very much for holding the tests between the two systems. I am planning on upgrading my dust collection system and struggled on which way to go. Your testing between the two really helped. After watching your tests, to me its clear that dustopper is the way to go. Comes with all the parts one needs and fits right onto a bucket.
Thanks again for your

[kumagkumag]

Wow, i wish all youtube videos are this simple and direct. Well done! Thank you. Looking to get the home depot version after watching this video.

[liambauer]

Best comp ever on YouTube !
I ran similar tests on a DD, Suning and the Dustopper. No real difference except for price. Vac used was a newer 6.5 HP HD . The one with the handle. With a Suning SN 50 -3 . no filter it flowed 140 CFM. With a new Clean Stream Filter and cyclone it dropped to 116 CFM . The Clean Stream filter as an area of 8 Square feet, The Stock filter has only about 5 square feet, It pays to up grade. The CFM numbers were obtained using Ansi/AMCA testing methods not an anemometer. These are worthless for testing on a duct work. The vac pulls up to 14 amps with no filter, hose or filter and drops to 12 amp loaded. The best on the market for a shop vac. I use this in my garage. Using the same dust over doesn't change the results much I found. There is such a small about of super fine dust in common saw dust that it doesn't effect the results . Some use dry plaster but I'm afraid to use that material. It can set up and ruin an expensive filter. Clean Stream recommends cleaning their filter with tap water. If that hit residual plaster dust? For our use getting close is good enough.

As a comp, the industrial vac motor I use on my central vac is an Ametek Lamb vac motor model 122165-00, 220 v./ 7.5 A, Single stage . $133 from Kleen Rite. You can get a 120 V model if you do not have 220v . Max SP is 110" vs 45 "for the Ridgid 6.5 Hp and CFM ranges up to 166 CFM. Loaded with 15-20 feet of 2" duct, two cyclones, filter and a 20' 2 hose " the CFM drops to about the same as the Ridgid 6.5, @116 CFM . However the Ridgid CFM falls to less then 35 CFM attached to the built in plumbing. You can build your own shop vac with this industrial motor and some creativity . As good as it is the Ridgid is not suitable for a built in system with long runs. Granger has certified AMCA fan curves on the Lamb motors.

John, I like your cart so much I'm redoing my cart. Your a very clever guy. Do you have a big cyclone system?

[mikeguitarification]

Thanks for the work on this. Good job and I like that you didn't declare any "winner" but simply gave results of your tests for us to make a decision on our own.

[pastormaldonator]

Hi, thanks for taking the time to perform the test... I notice that in the first run of the efficiency test, a good part of the fine dust that goes through the device was already out of the load used for the second run with the Dustopper... so that was no fare for the Dust deputy.

[jackdotzman]

Really appreciate the time you took to compare these two dust separators, an excellent test too. Based on your test I ordered the Home Depot’s model. The separation was very good for both of them, I chose the Home Depot model because it shorter in height. I’m going to stack the vac and separator on a cart it won’t be as tall with this model.

Again, thank you for taking the time to put your vid together it was well done and very informative.

From Missouri

[TwoCaptainsOneShip]

Good Stuff, just bought a dust stopper tonight and it works just fine for me and my needs...

[mmgross]

I have the Dust Deputy and have used it for years and love it. This is the first time that I have seen the Dust Stopper, and so far I wouldn't have any problem with recommending it. The only category that it may lag behind the Dust Deputy in would be total capacity, as the DD can (and mine has) continued to work once the can is filled.

[commoncents]

You did a Fantastic job. Using the meters were a nice touch.
I think the dd is a little more money when you include the lid, bolts, gasket, and labor.
Thank you for the wonderful video

[bobvanwest]

Thank you for the video. I like the dust stopper because of the compatibility.

[JJGiammanco]

Thank you for the unbiased thoroughness of this review, you touched upon every data point I was looking for. I was leaning towards the Dust Deputy, but recognizing there was barely a noticeable difference between the devices, I'm going with the Duststopper due to it's out-of-the-box ease of use. You provided a great approach, the video was straight and to the point, providing enough information for your viewers to come to a conclusion based upon data. I imagine the rest of your videos will be similar, subscribing to your channel.

[averageamerican]

I'm building a larger 2 stage system for my shop but even so this had a bunch of useful info. Thanks for sharing.

[vegandew]

Excellent application of the scientific method. Thanks for sharing your findings.

[takeniteasyfriend]

Sold. Appreciate you taking the time to do these measurements. Will be saving some money with the Home Depot version

[jmaniak]

Thanks for doing this comparison. I’ve been trying to decide between the two. My shop is small so space saving equipment is a consideration. The Dustopper is smaller and less expensive so my choice is made.

[DonsWoodies]

I've had the Dust Deputy for longer than the Dustopper has been around. If it ever breaks, I'll for sure be getting the Dustopper as a replacement. Great test, thanks for putting this together.

[madcheme]

This is a very good video. One thing missing in the video is how they may perform differently when the collection buckets are 1/2 to 3/4 full. I would expect the Dust Deputy's performance would not change much because the cyclonic funnel and the bucket are in different compartments. On the other hand, I would expect the Duststopper's performance may be negatively impacted as the collection bin got full and the cyclone effect is impeded. As it got fuller, more dust would escape the cyclone and reach the vacuum cartridge and bin.