Hi, I'm getting ready to install a dust collection system in my 16'x30' shop. I'm considering a 3hp cyclone (http://www.grizzly.com/products/3-HP-Cyclone-Dust-Collector/G0441) and am getting ready to layout my duct work. I'm not a big fan of having all the duct work on the walls and ceiling so I am considering building a sub-floor over the concrete slab and putting my ducts between the joists. I will make the ducts accessible by creating a chase in the floor where I can lift out the plywood should I need to get to the ductwork. My question is - what kind of problems might I encounter with this type of layout? My big concern is drawing the dust from the floor to the top of the cyclone which is about 6' off the floor.
This is my first dc system and I have read several articles but any advice would be appreciated. IE blast gates, pvc vs. metal ducts…
PS. A second reason for the floor would be so that I can run all my electrical in a separate chase, thus eliminating ugly conduit on the walls. Any thoughts here would be appreciated too!
This is my first dc system and I have read several articles but any advice would be appreciated. IE blast gates, pvc vs. metal ducts…
PS. A second reason for the floor would be so that I can run all my electrical in a separate chase, thus eliminating ugly conduit on the walls. Any thoughts here would be appreciated too!