I've got a new Grizzly
I've got a new Grizzly G0548ZP - 2 HP Canister Dust Collector and an XL SDD. This is my first dust collection system so I have some comments and questions. I would appreciate any suggestions. I plan on running 2729 PVC for my header and some downpipes. My workshop is approz. 20' x 15'. The DC and SDD will reside just on the other side of one of the shop walls. I will be venting internally. I will only run one tool at a time.
1) I plan to take of the 3 ported (4") inlet adaptor on the DC and pipe the 6" fitting directly to the SDD. From the SDD I plan to run a 6" header with 6-6-5 wyes to the following...
- a Dewalt 12" planer, a floor mount drill press, a 3HP Grizzly table saw, and a 2HP Grizzly bandsaw. This will all occur within the first 15' of the 6" header. After that I'll put a 6" swoop 90 and run the header another 6' where it will have 6-6-4 wyes to the following..
- a router table, a chop saw, a bench sweep and a shop cleanup hose.
2) I will have blast gates just before all flex lines that drop down. Most tools have 4" ports but some have 2" ports. Is it much better to try to run the PVC down and just use a short flex line to each unit as opposed to just dropping 4" flex hose down to each device?
3) Are the standard 2729 PVC wyes the right thing to use? I don't intend on gluing them together but wrapping each joint with 2" alum tape.
4) I plan on mounting the SDD on a plywood shelf next to the DC. From the bottom of the SDD I will run 6" flex to a steel garbage can. What's the best way to seal up the can?
5) Has any one ever put a small lexan window in the garbage can to monitor dust level? Probably hard to do. I have seen post on the level sensors so I might go that way. What do most people do, lift the lid and visually check? This is a hobby shop not a business so this might be the best option.
Thanks for your help.