Kufo Seco UFO-101H2, 2HP, 1phase 220V.1550 CFM Vertical Bag Dust Collector

Unlike my old collector, this one seem to be lighter weight which many users might think it’s not heavy duty. I received this as gift and wait for 2 years to write this review.I found the overall compact design and size turn out to be a smart design for the modern living. It takes the space just what it needed that I can push it to the corner or move around easily without blocking my way. I was surprised to see how powerful this unit is and run smooth. I use it on daily basis and still works great.

The motor has already quit Only ran a short time. I expected a much longer lasting motor. not just a month

I only just got this machine, because I liked the price for the power, as well as the reversible collector housing. The suction is fine, though I haven't used it much yet. Unlike my old Grizzly dust collector, this one has a plastic impeller. Considering the abuse my Grizzly endured, sucking up spare screws and whatnot, I am concerned about the durability of this vac. In addition, the frame is very flimsy. Mine didn't come with the "sturdy steel base plate to protect the bottom collecting bag" as advertised, and I had to cut and attach a piece of 3/4" plywood above the cross bars with U bolts to stabilize the unit's skinny, shaky, aluminum legs.

I was looking for a 1.5 HP unit but this 2HP unit fell into the same price range. I could not find any reviews of this unit and I've never heard of Kufo Seco so I felt like this purchase was an at-risk flyer. Kufo Seco turns out to be a Taiwanese manufacturer with an extensive line but there was little usable info.I am impressed so far though. The chassis is solid and seems a good quality throughout. It is a heavy gauge metal, all the edges are rolled, and the leg mounting bolt holes use threaded inserts for strength. The whole unit is well powder-coated and it appears to have been manufactured with some care...it looks just as solid up close as it does from a distance details are thought through.It arrived well packed in a styrofoam block. I am short one motor mounting screw but that could be my fault...my 2yo son was 'helping papa' with the assembly. It goes together quickly and easily. The manual is a little sketchy but is not needed; the design is obvious. This is a 220V model so it does not include a plug...that should be expected though. I picked up a turn lock four-wire from the local HD and ran a new circuit to the panel. The 2HP motor draws 5A so a 14-3 circuit and 15A 2-pole breaker is all you need. Note that you really only need three wires (X/Y/G or hot/hot/ground) but it's worth running the four wire in case you replace or add to it later. Code is calling for four wire these days but it only makes sense for appliances that use both 220 and 110 - otherwise the neutral is wasted copper. ** Also be aware that 220@5A is really about 1.5HP. Manufacturers tend to exaggerate performance but still, compare this against other 1.5 as well as 2HP options **It can be set up to draw down or up as the chassis is reversible. This is one reason I selected this unit. I will initially install it facing up to draw from overhead ductwork but, if I add a cyclone in the future, can reverse it to draw up instead. The filter bag it ships with alleges to be 30 micron so I'll be replacing that with a 1 micron canister soon enough.It has wheels but I'll be mounting it stationary to ductwork so those do not matter to me. There is a plate that supports the dust bag (you cannot see it in the pictures) so it will roll around ok. If the motor is mounted on top it would be pretty top-heavy so roll it carefully.I have only just installed it but it runs smooth and pretty quiet given the HP rating. It feels much quieter than the large shop vac it replaces and is a much lower tone also so it is much easier on the ears.EDIT: added a note about 1.5HP vs 2HP above. After seeing some detailed pictures when shopping for a canister it appears that this and the Delta 50-760 are the same unit (odds are Kufo-Seco makes both). Still a nice unit.

I don't use it every day, but haven't had any issues with it in the 8 years since I've had it. Great little dust collector. I flipped the housing on mine upside down so the motor is on top and it sockets right into my cyclone that I have mounted underneath.