Twister Trim saver, T2

What Separates the Twister Trim Saver CS-18 From a Vacuum A conventional trimmer vacuum sends everything through the fan, and the trim arrives mulched. Here a radial cyclone drops material into a bin before the airflow reaches the impeller, recovering over 99% of it as intact leaf. Scaling to a T2 takes real power. The motor is 3 hp at 3450 RPM on a 240V supply, moving 1700 CFM against 10 in of static pressure through a 12.75 in impeller and a 6 in inlet. It stands 72 in tall at 170 lbs. Running current is 9 A, but startup hits 49 A, so the supply and breaker matter more than the running figure suggests. Fitting a T2 Trim Collection System Into a Room The electrical requirement is the first thing to settle, because this one is not a standard wall outlet job. It needs a dedicated two forty volt circuit on a fifteen amp breaker with a NEMA six twenty plug. That is usually an electrician rather than an afternoon. Site it close enough to the trimmer that the hose runs short and straight, since every bend costs airflow that the cyclone needs to work. Sound sits at eighty decibels, which is a trim room that wants ear protection. In return the bin fills with material an extraction line can actually use. Empty it between batches and wipe the separator, the hoses and the impeller housing. Swap the filter bag once airflow drops rather than at a fixed interval. Make sure of the model first, because the CS-18 is the T2 unit and the smaller CS-12 is the one built for the T4. Key Features Cyclone before the impeller: Recovers trim as intact leaf rather than pushing it through the fan first. Over 99% separation: Very little escapes to the filter bag, so the bin holds nearly all of it. 1700 CFM at 10 in static: Sized to keep a T2 clear through a continuous run rather than short batches. 3 hp motor on 240V: The power a larger trimmer needs, though it does require a dedicated circuit. Removable collection bin: Lifts out for emptying, with a quick wipe down between trim sessions. 1 to 80 micron filter bag: Holds the fines that clear the cyclone and keeps airborne dust down. Serviceable throughout: Separator, hoses and impeller housing all come apart for cleaning. Technical Specifications Specification Value Brand Twister Model Trim Saver CS-18 Part Number 23-0200-01-P Fits Twister T2 trimmers, wet and dry Input Voltage 240V Motor 3 hp Motor Speed 3450 RPM Running Current 9 A Startup Current 49 A Circuit Required 15 A, 240V Plug NEMA 6-20P Airflow 1700 CFM Static Pressure 10 in H2O Impeller 12.75 in Cyclone Inlet 6 in Height 72 in Weight 170 lbs Sound Rating 80 dB Filter Bag 1 to 80 micron Fused Yes