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charlie48

43 posts in 68 days


68 days ago

Hi all,
As you can tell I am new to all of this and to computers, and fairly new to woodworking, the tools in my shop have for the most part been used for remodeling our retirement home and a few small projects,thats about to change.I have a 24×28 garage three season shop.I’m trying to work on the forth season yet this year,but winters in Wisconsin might have other plans. I purchased a 1995 Grizzly D.C. five years ago and its time to think about how it’s going to fit. It’s a 220v,2hp,3600 rpm, 12”inpeller,5” inlet, don’t know cfm?
question,
Can I use 6”pvc for the main trunk with 4” drops ? I plan on using a U shaped configuration with about 27’ of 6” on each side of the collector with (4) 4” -5 drops w/gates on each side.
I’ll to send pics next if I can figure out how,if I can’t my son can.
Thanks
Charlie

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PurpLev

2764 posts in 547 days


68 days ago

it really does depend on the CFM and pressure the DC can produce. 6”-8” might be more fitting for higher power Cyclones, although your 2HP may be able to handle it. however – I think a 5” PVC pipe (or metal for better performance -less resistance) would be a better choice, with 4”/5” drops. it’ll give you a better CFM than the 6” piping will, and will connect directly to your DC with no need for reducer.

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Bob #2

3055 posts in 920 days


68 days ago

I would consider branching each side of your “U” into a separate zone with a gate.
27 feet is a pretty long pull to keep particles airborne.
You motor will run cooler with 6” pipe than with smaller sizes. ( Static pressure)
I ran mine with 6” spirolok metal pipe and 4” drops.

Bob

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charlie48

43 posts in 68 days


67 days ago

Thanks for the comments. I’ll need to figure out the CFM,and zoning is a great idea.
Thanks again.

Charlie

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magicman

48 posts in 508 days


67 days ago

If you use PVC piping be should to ground.

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UnionLabel

150 posts in 99 days


61 days ago

You should avoid PVC as it causes turbulence inside the tubing that robs efficiency, 4” round metal ducting is probably the best, in my opinion. Avoid 90 degree turns use 45 degree wyes at your take off points. 4” flex tubing to your blast gates and 4” flex tubing to your devices. I am also using the cyclone garbage can and top for big chunk collection. Helps save down time on bag cleaning. Easier to empty the can than the bag.

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John Gray

1757 posts in 784 days


61 days ago

You might try Google for CFM information. Enter Grizzly (dust collector) and the model number. I’d do it for ya’ if I had the model number.

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charlie48

43 posts in 68 days


61 days ago

Thanks UnionLabel I’m still resesrching the PVC/metal issue I appreciate your input. I will be putting in some kind of garbage can collection in.

Charlie

-- Only time will tell if it was time well spent

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charlie48

43 posts in 68 days


61 days ago

Thanks John,I e-mailed Grizzly and the reply was around 1400 CFM I appreciate the offer. I will keep you all posted with future updates.
Charlie

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