harmsdph Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 well then what are you doing commenting here, get to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneslinger Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 well then what are you doing commenting here, get to it I dont know what to get..... ha! come on David! From one fellow Texan to another, what should I get to pipe this thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmsdph Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 the easiest installation wise is probably a 4" or 6" pvc - might be able to find some on craigs list then you'll have the classic debate of whether to ground the pvc or not... I have read multiple comments on both sides of the debate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 S&D is the most common type of PVC pipe chosen, probably because it's the cheapest. I can't seem to find any locally at the bigger stores, so I'm forced to improvise. I believe Marc had 6" pipe connected to his DC system, and he commented it was too large. Not having his DC system, nor your marvelous find, nor space for any major duct work right now, I have only theory to add. I'd suggest going with the 4" ducts, myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon003 Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I combed Craigslist for a used 1100 CFM from one of the standard names, Jet, Delta, Grizzly, etc. I got a Delta 50-850 for $250. Then I got a high micron canister filter for the top of it. I use flex hose to connect most of the stationary tools, moving the host from tool to tool as needed. I'm sure that came in under $350 in total. The canister filter and the long flex hose drop the suction down, but since it is 1100 to start, you still have enough to move air extremely well on a single machine. I'd avoid any of the little wall mount units, and you have to be leery of the 650CFM units. While they can work nice, after you put a canister, or at least sub micron bags on top (an absolute necessity in my book) you've dropped the air moving capacity so much that you aren't getting great dust collection. After I build a proper shop, I'll go for a fancy ducted cyclone, but for now, I'm breathing well. Oh, and I arranged my machines to somewhat 'surround' the dust collector, so I end up only using 1 piece of 10 foot flex hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 I thought a canister actually helped with airflow, because it has more surface area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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