This unit has some features that distinguish it from other "brand name" dust collectors in the 1.5H.P., 1,100CFM, 115/230-volt motor arena. Namely, it's canister filter. This is a new design by Jet. The canister will filter microparticles down to 2 microns. You simply turn the canister handles which are attached to two flappers inside the canister for cleaning. The dust particles will drop down into the "clear" collection bag. The clear bag eliminates the guesswork for bag changes.
The bag is held in place by a "flippy" hoop. Inserting the hoop takes some getting used to. The unit runs relatively quitly compared to others. If you have a basement shop, like me, this Jet also has the lowest headroom when compared to other manufacturers.
The unit took roughly two hours to assemble with interuptions. The Jet will easily handle two pieces of equipment at a time, with a dust collection separator. The efficiency is lowered as the collection bag and separator get full (50%).
I have the same air leak as other reviewers mentioned. I would think that this would be apparant to Jet engineers when testing/rating this unit (1,100CFM's with the leak?), but this is my only complaint.

One added gripe: I have to wait for the motor to get up to full speed before turning on other equipment to avoid tripping the 15amp breaker. The breaker will also trip when cutting thick stock on my table saw, and will not run with my jointer at all. This requires running an extension cord to an outlet on a different circuit not in use, increasing set-up time.
This unit has some features that distinguish it from other "brand name" dust collectors in the 1. 5H. P., 1,100CFM, 115/230-volt motor arena. Namely, it's canister filter. This is a new design by Jet. The canister will filter microparticles down to 2 microns. You simply turn the canister handles which are attached to two flappers inside the canister for cleaning. The dust particles will drop down into the "clear" collection bag. The clear bag eliminates the guesswork for bag changes. The bag is held in place by a "flippy" hoop. Inserting the hoop takes some getting used to. The unit runs relatively quitly compared to others. If you have a basement shop, like me, this Jet also has the lowest headroom when compared to other manufacturers. The unit took roughly two hours to assemble with interuptions. The Jet will easily handle two pieces of equipment at a time, with a dust collection separator. The efficiency is lowered as the collection bag and separator get full (50%). I have the same air leak as other reviewers mentioned. I would think that this would be apparant to Jet engineers when testing/rating this unit (1,100CFM's with the leak? ), but this is my only complaint. One added gripe: I have to wait for the motor to get up to full speed before turning on other equipment to avoid tripping the 15amp breaker. The breaker will also trip when cutting thick stock on my table saw, and will not run with my jointer at all. This requires running an extension cord to an outlet on a different circuit not in use, increasing set-up time.