DC hose quick release??

[Chris Yarish]

I have been looking around for a DC quick release mechanism.
I am going to be running a 1hp DC in my basement shop (with air filtration) but am opting to attach the DC to each machine as needed instead of running several hoses to a few machines. I don't think 1hp has enough power to do much good on 3+ machines....

...so is there a device or mechanism that allows for easy hose attachment/detachment? I dont' want to be unscrewing hose clamps each time I move the DC.


(as an aside, how many machines can I realistically hook up to a 1hp DC provided that my lines are under 15' in length?)

[Jason Beam]

How bout this?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006S7CL

[Charlie Barnes]

Chris,

I use quick release "thumb screw" clamps and find them to be quick and effective. I purchased them from Woodcraft. Here's the link: http://woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=3946&productid=141397

Regarding your second question, I'm no DC expert, but it depends on more than the length of the lines. How smooth/rough is the interior, do they run in a straight line vs. have bends, how much dust is being produced by the machine, etc. The key is to have them as straight and smooth on the interior as possible. Any bends or "roughness" will increase the static pressure and make your DC that much less effective. There are some basic formulas that I've seen that allow you to estimate how much CFM you need based on the machine and your specific line layout. I used them a few years back and have had good success designing my setup. (Sorry I don't have links to them.)

Good luck.

Charlie

[Anthony Whitesell]

Or this option from Woodworker's Supply

http://www.woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=146-351

[Al Willits]

Try one of these maybe, the flex hose clamps on one end and the other is sized so that it fits the DC and tools I hook up to.
Usually tight enough so it stays put yet comes off easily.

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=5815

Al

[Eric DeSilva]

I use the ones Al linked too... They are easy to get on flex hose, and seem to fit snugly enuf on my TS and jointer.

[Rob Will]

I use these heavy duty quick disconnects from Air Handling Systems.
http://www.airhand.com/product.asp?CategoryID=12&SubCategoryID=13

Rob

[Chris Yarish]

Thanks guys....

[Don Stanley]

How bout this?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006S7CL

I also use this Jet JW1047 4-Inch Quick Disconnect. It does not work all that great with my Delta 13" planer, it tends to fall off! The solution is a short piece of PVC pipe and a PVC straight coupler. I also use the straight PVC coupler to connect between two Quick Disconnects.

[Steve knight]

Or this option from Woodworker's Supply

http://www.woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=146-351



I found these to break with not too much effort. Plus having to turn them is a pain with a hose that does not like to twist.

[Alan Turner]

Penn State has them in 4" and 6". We have the 6" on a new combo planer/jointer and they work well.

[Anthony Whitesell]

I found them but I haven't used them. I was wondering how well they worked. I guess I will skip them. I'm still pondering a way to modify the slip-on quick disconnects to have a positive lock like the Fazlock and yet cheaper than the Air Handling one's from Rob Will. I have a basement shop and the blast gate connections are all above my head in order to maximize wall space in my 8x12 shop. So all the connections are vertical. Ideas (preferrably with sketches or drawings) are welcome.