Donaldson P181099 Filter

I bought it to adapt for a dust collector filter to replace bags. Works great.

This works just fine on a harbor freight dust collector. I made a plenum box and mounted that to the exhaust port and attach this to the bottom with a gamma lid. When it's time to clean, spin it off and take it outside to blow out.

Since an original Jet dust collector filter is almost $400.00, I decided to try what many other woodworkers have tried. This Donaldson filter required some slight modifications, but it is doing the job for just over $100.00. Watch some online videos and you can use this filter on your dust collector, too.

Has a solid metal plate at one end and a sturdy ring at the other, overall pretty tough.I bought it to couple with a 12” ducted fan and exhaust hose system for the shop. I tested it on the floor while sweeping and it kept that dust under control. Next is to try it for welding fumes & smoke.

Works as it should

If you’re looking to upgrade your woodworking dust collector filter and trying not to spend $500, I think this is the best option.I just put this on yesterday and haven’t used it much so I can’t speak to cleaning the filter or how long it’ll last, but the initial performance is outstanding.I replaced the fuzzy top bag 5m filter on my 2 hp dust collector. The first time I turned it on with canister filter I was actually concerned with what I saw.From the first time I used the dust collector with the fuzzy bag on top / plastic bag on bottom, I have been accustomed to watching the bags balloon out to full form and be rather taught.But when I turned the vacuum on with the canister filter, the plastic bag at the bottom did not balloon out - at all. I was worried that something was terribly wrong, but after observing it and feeling the strong suction at the end of the hose, it occurred to me that the filter is allowing so much air to flow that there was very little pressure inside the collectior.Anyway, I rarely do reviews but if someone comes along looking to use this on a dust collector, I think you should go forward without hesitation.I’ll make a point to come back with updates for any unpleasantries I encounter.

Made a plywood ring and used a combination of sealant and weather stripping to make it air tight-ish. Used bungee cords to secure it to the unit because I didn’t want to drill. Works very well and was much less expensive than other options. It is on the small side for this application.

Used to make a filter for my 2HP Harbor Freight dust collector. Worked great. Had some minor dings and dents in the box. Top panel appears to have been damaged but didn’t affect my use of the item.Really happy with the improved dust collection and that I now don’t spew fine dust throughout my garage like I did with the canvas bag that came with the dust collector.