Anybody mastered the PVC puzzle?

[poolhound]

I have been trying to figure out what sizes of PVC pipe and connectors one can use to connect the variety of different dust outputs in the shop. I have everything from 1" on some sanders and smaller tools to 21/2 and soon 4"

Has anybody figured out what standard PVC pipe and fittings will help you connect and convert this miraid of DC outputs?

[JR]

Short answer - no. It's just too darned confusing!

JR

[Hoakie]

The best luck I have had is the green sewer and drain pipe stock from Lowes. I have only tried it for 4".

[poolhound]

Short answer - no. It's just too darned confusing!

JR

I will second that!! I spent about and hour in HD this afternoon trying to matchup an 1 1/4 hose with connectors that could attache to the 1" output from my PC joiner. I got more and more frustrated and ended up leaving.....

There has to be an easier way - hence my posting.

[bigstick509]

I feel your pain, I have spent many a hour under the sink trying to piece together the dreaded PVC waste pipe. Smaller scale,but just as much FUN.

[reddog552]

PVC pipe

Its an old electrican trick. You can use a heat gun to warm up PVC parts that are odd sizes to either shrink or enlarge the pipe

[Long Shadow]

Its an old electrican trick. You can use a heat gun to warm up PVC parts that are odd sizes to either shrink or enlarge the pipe

Well, yeah, you can, But if you try to use the $9.99 HF heat gun, it'll probably burn up before the pipe gets hot. DAMHIKT -three or four times.
But, back to HF. Here's an idea you might try. I have used their long neck funnels URL="http://http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=90468&CategoryName=&SubCateg oryName="] (when on sale for a buck) to make various transitions. It takes finding the right place to cut them to the right size and a little "coaxing" with some heat to reshape to the desired size. And yep, I've even used the infamous heat gun!!!
Good luck in your quest.
LS

[Brian G]

The best luck I have had is the green sewer and drain pipe stock from Lowes. I have only tried it for 4".

More specifically, because it's not always green, look for ASTM 3034 sewer and drain. It has a thicker wall than the ASTM 2729. The advantage of the 3034 is that common 4" connectors (elbows, wyes) that are designed for 4" hose fit snugly inside the pipe. You also can find less expensive connectors in the sewer and drain hose section of your favorite home center.

I think, for Shopvac type dust collection, you just can't beat ordering one or two of these http://www.shopvac.com/detail.asp?id=393 I saw the post in Bargain Alerts, and I was a little surprised that these were still available at this price. I bought a set a year and it works great. Shopvac hose ends fit inside the blast gates, or you can use a Shopvac hose adapter (for example Rockler part number 34654; Peachtree woodworking part number 447).

Perhaps you may find what you need among Peachtree's reducers http://www.ptreeusa.com/dustfittings_reducers.htm

[cabinetman]

In a jamb, you could use a flexible rubber connector with screw band clamps on the ends. They are available with equal or unequal ends.
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[Popeye]

I've decided that it's fun NOT to be able to figure it out I've made plywood adaptors, I've sanded fitting inside and outside, I've used rubber plumbing ruducers. ..... Actually it has been kind of fun coming up with creative solutions to the many DC hookup issures. Pat

[Mr__Bill]

Seems like the perfect application for duct tape.... just get the right color and you are all set to go.

[hermit]

Since you have a PC joiner, you should have that little elbow that connects to the DC port. I have found that a 1 1/4" vac hose without any attachments (just the hose) will fit snug enough once you "round the bend" on that elbow. Try that. You don't need any adapters.

Todd

[poolhound]

Since you have a PC joiner, you should have that little elbow that connects to the DC port. I have found that a 1 1/4" vac hose without any attachments (just the hose) will fit snug enough once you "round the bend" on that elbow. Try that. You don't need any adapters.

Todd

Todd, you are a genius, it works perfectly!!

Thanks

[just started]

More specifically, because it's not always green, look for ASTM 3034 sewer and drain. It has a thicker wall than the ASTM 2729. The advantage of the 3034 is that common 4" connectors (elbows, wyes) that are designed for 4" hose fit snugly inside the pipe. You also can find less expensive connectors in the sewer and drain hose section of your favorite home center.

I think, for Shopvac type dust collection, you just can't beat ordering one or two of these http://www.shopvac.com/detail.asp?id=393 I saw the post in Bargain Alerts, and I was a little surprised that these were still available at this price. I bought a set a year and it works great. Shopvac hose ends fit inside the blast gates, or you can use a Shopvac hose adapter (for example Rockler part number 34654; Peachtree woodworking part number 447).

Perhaps you may find what you need among Peachtree's reducers http://www.ptreeusa.com/dustfittings_reducers.htm

Thanks for the Shopvac link, I hadn't seen it before. It's perfect for my setup as I'm using an old whole-house vac unit as my 'sucker' and it takes 2 1/2" pipe (about) for the input. My order is in.

[ironhat]

I've decided that it's fun NOT to be able to figure it out I've made plywood adaptors, I've sanded fitting inside and outside, I've used rubber plumbing ruducers. ..... Actually it has been kind of fun coming up with creative solutions to the many DC hookup issures. Pat

You're a sick, sick man! LOL!!