Scott Berg
01-28-2006, 5:37 PM
Hey all,
I have a HF DC that I have been quite happy with but now want to connect it to a small hard piped system for my shop. I have a small shop so am planning on using S&D pipe, 4 inch diameter, and run it for about 30 feet. I have encountered some problems while buying the parts.
1. The inlet on the collector is 5 inches, how do you make a connection to this pipe at this non-standard size? I was thinking of shortening the 5 inch flex hose that comes with the unit and using a short piece from it to transition down to the 4 inch pipe.
2. Where do you find fittings to transition from the S&D pipe to 4 inch DC fittings and parts? Do I need to look at PVC DWV fittings?
My idea is to hard pipe from the DC, up to the ceiling, which is 8 feet high, across the ceiling and down the wall on the other side of the room. I would have a y fitting near the DC and another on the other end.
If anyone has done this or has a link to a SMC thread for it, it would be appreciated. THanks
I have a HF DC that I have been quite happy with but now want to connect it to a small hard piped system for my shop. I have a small shop so am planning on using S&D pipe, 4 inch diameter, and run it for about 30 feet. I have encountered some problems while buying the parts.
1. The inlet on the collector is 5 inches, how do you make a connection to this pipe at this non-standard size? I was thinking of shortening the 5 inch flex hose that comes with the unit and using a short piece from it to transition down to the 4 inch pipe.
2. Where do you find fittings to transition from the S&D pipe to 4 inch DC fittings and parts? Do I need to look at PVC DWV fittings?
My idea is to hard pipe from the DC, up to the ceiling, which is 8 feet high, across the ceiling and down the wall on the other side of the room. I would have a y fitting near the DC and another on the other end.
If anyone has done this or has a link to a SMC thread for it, it would be appreciated. THanks