Found this

[Mt406]

Found this behind a wood shop in town. So I asked if thay would sell it. 500 bucks and it can be all mine.
The Question is do I really need it. I am looking for a dust collector but this is big 15 hp 3 phase 1750 rpm.
Looks like a 10in maybe 12 intake could suck up one of my wife's little dogs     
The place I am looking at to buy to move to. dosent have 3 phase.
Would it be worth getting as trading stock.
Also has the stand.

Any opinions

thanks

  

  

    

[redprospector]

I'd jump on it, if it were me. You could always use a "phase converter" to run it.

[36 coupe]

First question.Why is it out back 2nd question. Can you afford to run a 15 hp motor.A phase converter that can run a motor that size will cost plenty.It has a scrap value of 10 cents a pound.

[Magicman]

My first thoughts were the same as 36 coupe's first question above.  My second thought was that 500 bucks seemed steep for something dismantled and sitting out back.

[drobertson]

It really depends on if it works, does it need repair?  And do you have a use for it?  It is a good size on, and  I thought 500 was not a bad price, is there a need? 

[Gregg Huffman]

If it was me I'd keep looking for something smaller especially since you don't have 3 phase.

[Peter Drouin]

I would put a gas engine on it if I had to, Nice

[shinnlinger]

It is very similar unit to the one on my woodshop and I bet the same manufacturer.  A few years ago a kid threw a big hunk of wood in it and imploded the aluminum impeller.  Since mine looks about as "new" as yours I figured all was lost.  However I  was able to get a number off the tag and it turned out a new impeller was not only available it was only a few towns over in the tiny town of Rumney nh. 

[Mt406]

This one has a steel impeller.
But for now I think I am going to hold off, they are not in a hurry to sell it.
So I have time. But the though of putting a gas motor on has me thinking.

[shinnlinger]

I was told steel was a bad idea because it can spark and explode the dust.  The company that made mine is from Minnesota or somewhere closer to you, I just cant remember  the name.

Dave