Dnorris1369 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Anyone have experience with any kind of automated dust collection? I have seen the grngate one and this is the kind I'm looking. Something where you can just turn the machine on and go to work. I plan on using 6inch ducting system( metal ducting probably ). Thanks in advance for any info. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Lots of people use a remote control for their DC, so you can flick it on and off as required. If you are looking for smaller tool DC, the festool ct vacs have an "auto on" option when the tool powers up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I had a product called "the long ranger" on my last system which worked well. . Now i have an oneida and it came with a remote control. Sent from my SM-P550 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I was also wanting something for the blast gates so I didn't have to open and close different ones with different tools Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 For a small-tool (4” inlet) hobby shop, GrnGate is an interesting offering. I don’t know much about it, nor do I know anyone with their system. Due to the thin information available, it’s been widely surmised that it’s a derivative design of the EcoGate system for the small hobby-shop.I do have experience with EcoGate and can provide a level of guidance. There’s far more to the setup than just cycling the DC and opening/closing gates – these systems can manage duty cycle, energy consumption (by varying the DC’s HP), DC operational cost, etc... I’d start by gathering system info from EcoGate’s website... If you want some specific info, you can PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 https://www.pennstateind.com/store/LRGATE5.htmlthis is the most affordable i found out there but decided that for the cost i would rather just walk over and open my gate. only 20 bucks for the gate but when you add it a dozen or so machines it starts getting pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 https://www.pennstateind.com/store/LRGATE5.htmlthis is the most affordable i found out there but decided that for the cost i would rather just walk over and open my gate. only 20 bucks for the gate but when you add it a dozen or so machines it starts getting pricey. yup I hear ya. I just spend 300 bucks on a second festool hose and fitting so I wouldn't have to reach down and switch a hose out a few times per project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I know festool. Suposed to be a game changer for things like dominos and dust collection but 300 for a length off plastic hose is too much. I think there is a couple of guys in a bar saying I bet I can sell this bolt for 70 bucks and the other guy is saying I bet I can sell this hose for 300. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I know festool. Suposed to be a game changer for things like dominos and dust collection but 300 for a length off plastic hose is too much. I think there is a couple of guys in a bar saying I bet I can sell this bolt for 70 bucks and the other guy is saying I bet I can sell this hose for 300.yup, I got hosed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimReed Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I have four of the iVac automated gates and they are working great. Here is the link: http://www.infinitytools.com/iVac-Automated-Blast-Gate/products/1938/ Pricey but damn it is sooooo nice not to have to open and shut gates every time I move from one machine to the other. I don't get a ton of free time to work in my shop so when I do, I love to get as much done as possible and these gates save me lots of time every time I am in my shop.Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I have four of the iVac automated gates and they are working great. Here is the link: http://www.infinitytools.com/iVac-Automated-Blast-Gate/products/1938/ Pricey but damn it is sooooo nice not to have to open and shut gates every time I move from one machine to the other. I don't get a ton of free time to work in my shop so when I do, I love to get as much done as possible and these gates save me lots of time every time I am in my shop.JimJim are those a hundred bucks a piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 these gates save me lots of time every time I am in my shop.JimThey'd be convenient for sure but "lots of time" is a bit of an exaggeration. Opening and closing gates over the course of a day probably amounts to the time it requires to take a leak. Have one less cup of coffee and you're even money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 There's no way to make these work with a 6 inch is there? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Z. Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Six inch main line, four inch drop to the machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Oh yea Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowtreeworkshop Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Go to youtube and find a guy under the channel "I like to make stuff" he uses a arduino for auto dust shut off. Great little video and I will be doing the same once I find build my dust collection system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Lyde Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I also have the iVac Pro automatic blast gate systems, very nice, but not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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