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Dust Collection Pipe Questions - iublue - 02-02-2022
Starting to plan my dust collection layout. I was looking at using Nordfab pipe and fittings. The consensus seems to be, great stuff but expensive. I looked on the Grizzly site and they have US Duct. The US Duct is considerably cheaper. Like 40% on a 8" by 5' pipe section!! Does anyone have any experience with either brand? Are they basically interchangeable? I know that my new DC is set up for Nordfab.
I like the fact that the metal duct can be changed easily but I was wondering if once I branch off the main truck if the installation would be easier using PVC? The main trunk will 8". I will probably have 1-3 8" lines coming off the main. Once I drop down to 4" for each machine, is it easier to use PVC?
Any other issues that I need to consider?
TIA
Toney
RE: Dust Collection Pipe Questions - Husky9988 - 02-02-2022
(02-02-2022, 05:08 PM)iublue Wrote: Starting to plan my dust collection layout. I was looking at using Nordfab pipe and fittings. The consensus seems to be, great stuff but expensive. I looked on the Grizzly site and they have US Duct. The US Duct is considerably cheaper. Like 40% on a 8" by 5' pipe section!! Does anyone have any experience with either brand? Are they basically interchangeable? I know that my new DC is set up for Nordfab.
I like the fact that the metal duct can be changed easily but I was wondering if once I branch off the main truck if the installation would be easier using PVC? The main trunk will 8". I will probably have 1-3 8" lines coming off the main. Once I drop down to 4" for each machine, is it easier to use PVC?
Any other issues that I need to consider?
TIA
Toney
Another place to get get pipe that clamps together( like Nordfab, and is compatable with Nordfab) is Blastgate Company in Warren , MI. They are very good to deal with and have quality products. www.blastgateco.com
RE: Dust Collection Pipe Questions - iublue - 02-02-2022
(02-02-2022, 06:09 PM)Husky9988 Wrote: Another place to get get pipe that clamps together( like Nordfab, and is compatable with Nordfab) is Blastgate Company in Warren , MI. They are very good to deal with and have quality products. www.blastgateco.com
Thanks,
Their pricing is even better!
RE: Dust Collection Pipe Questions - K. L. McReynolds - 02-02-2022
Someone has to say it--------------
be sure to ground the pipes.
RE: Dust Collection Pipe Questions - rwe2156 - 02-03-2022
IMO there is no reason not to use PVC. Personally the only reason I would use metal ducting is to show off I have some money LOL.
RE: Dust Collection Pipe Questions - FS7 - 02-03-2022
(02-03-2022, 09:46 AM)rwe2156 Wrote: IMO there is no reason not to use PVC. Personally the only reason I would use metal ducting is to show off I have some money LOL.
Unless you're using drain pipe (might work, never tried it) the metal pipe I use is about half the price of PVC. I always thought it was the other way around.
RE: Dust Collection Pipe Questions - only 3 injuries - 02-03-2022
Sewer and drain pipe works great.
The fittings are expensive though.
RE: Dust Collection Pipe Questions - FS7 - 02-03-2022
(02-03-2022, 10:02 AM)only 3 injuries Wrote: Sewer and drain pipe works great.
The fittings are expensive though.
I only checked out of curiosity, but this looks interesting:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Advanced-Drainage-Systems-4-in-x-10-ft-Triplewall-Pipe-Solid-4550010/100135310
Looks like it would be reasonably airtight, especially with taped joints, and smooth enough to offset turbulence common with flex pipe. That's why I use the metal pipe for longer runs.
RE: Dust Collection Pipe Questions - EdL - 02-03-2022
I would recomend staying away from the flexible drain pipe. The ribs distupt the airflow. It also is very loud from the turbulance.
I used it for direct venting with portable dc unit and drumsander (the dc filter would plug with the fine dust).
It wasn't a fun time.
Ed
RE: Dust Collection Pipe Questions - Halfathumb - 02-04-2022
I've been using 6" PVC for over 24 years and never had a problem. The only issue I've had is once I had a clog in one of the corner turns. Wish I would've use 2 22 1/2 degree turns instead of 1 45 degree turn.
FWIW
Jim