Okay so I have been thrashing around, I know 4" ducting is really too small for getting the most out of my DC system, but I only have a 2HP HF DC with a Wen impeller, so 6", MIGHT work but it is really pushing it.
The problem with 5" ducting is honestly, finding wye fittings that work.
Well, I found some, and figured if size isn't perfect I will make them work one way or another.
I will be doing a, for lack of a better term, mixed media setup.
5" snap lock ducting. This stuff is cheap and easy.
5" adjustable elbows. Same as the ducting.
5 to 4" cone reducers. cone reducer / increaser for stove fans fit the bill and are cheap. Broan sells some for around $6.00
Here is where it gets, funky...
Woodriver 5x5x5 ABS 45 degree wyes.
Yes I said galvanized snap lock and ABS.
Woodcraft has a sale, the wyes are less than $13.00 and there was a free shipping coupon.
I kind of had to give it a shot.
So my thought process here is.
8 5' joints of 5" snap lock.
8 adjustable elbows
6 cone reducers.
5 wyes
20 5" 2 screw U clamps, or simply plastic duct strapping I already have in my inventory.
I am planning on eliminating the across the floor run, and simply making a drop that splits at the table saw for the lower port pickups.
I know I will end up recycling a bit of the DWV 4" duct for the final runs to certain devices, but for example the table saw, and router will be used with a LOT more confidence in dust collection...
The problem with 5" ducting is honestly, finding wye fittings that work.
Well, I found some, and figured if size isn't perfect I will make them work one way or another.
I will be doing a, for lack of a better term, mixed media setup.
5" snap lock ducting. This stuff is cheap and easy.
5" adjustable elbows. Same as the ducting.
5 to 4" cone reducers. cone reducer / increaser for stove fans fit the bill and are cheap. Broan sells some for around $6.00
Here is where it gets, funky...
Woodriver 5x5x5 ABS 45 degree wyes.
Yes I said galvanized snap lock and ABS.
Woodcraft has a sale, the wyes are less than $13.00 and there was a free shipping coupon.
I kind of had to give it a shot.
So my thought process here is.
8 5' joints of 5" snap lock.
8 adjustable elbows
6 cone reducers.
5 wyes
20 5" 2 screw U clamps, or simply plastic duct strapping I already have in my inventory.
I am planning on eliminating the across the floor run, and simply making a drop that splits at the table saw for the lower port pickups.
I know I will end up recycling a bit of the DWV 4" duct for the final runs to certain devices, but for example the table saw, and router will be used with a LOT more confidence in dust collection...
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