Dust Collection & Respiratory Health - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Rockfish9 · 03-15-2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Slipknot

I have not read the article yet, I will if I can find it when I have time

Doesn't pvc get static very easily? does it still get static if you ground it? can you even ground pvc?
I like metal duct myself

I have to setup a couple more machines and if I can do it with drainage pvc, that might work for me

PVC is the poorest choice for duct work....the only true way to ground it, is to run bare copper wire through the INSIDE..of the pipe the spiral wire around the OUTSIDE and wire nut the two together, then it needs to be terminated at each machine and the dust collector...

I seriously doubt that 6" pipe is adequate for cfm's that the 5 hp will put out....you are most likely going to need 8" pipe to get the proper flow to maximize your system.... a 2HP 1500 cfm unit will be more than adequate for runs up to 30' if you lay out and size the duct work correctly....remember each branch needs to be sized for the machine that it is servicing... do yourself a favor and buy a book and study a little bit, there is alot more to dust collection than runnig a few pipes and having a powerfull unit..

It doesnt end with the dust collector, in order to amintain a clean shop an air purification system is a must, mine is fitted with an electrostatic pre filter and a smoke filter that removes the smallest of particles...

Raven · 03-15-2010, 07:09 AM

i prefer to die from OLD age....

not something i could do something about

Eric Roach · 03-17-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockfish9

...Do yourself a favor and buy a book and study a little bit...

Can anyone recommend a good book on dust collection? I'd like to read a different viewpoint than Pentz's before I make a decision.

Rockfish9 · 03-17-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Roach

Can anyone recommend a good book on dust collection? I'd like to read a different viewpoint than Pentz's before I make a decision.

yes, the name of the book is Wood shop dust control, available at woodcraft (on line or in the store) this is a detailed compilation of methods and practices for keeping a clean and safe wood working shop.. it contains lay outs for installing ductwork, as well as many tips and home made devises for controling dust.. it also covers safety and hazards.. it realy is a must read.. I read it cover to cover a few times.... there is so much info you cant take it all in in one sitting...

I just upgraded my entire system... I'm glad I read this book before I did....

Eric Roach · 03-18-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockfish9

yes, the name of the book is Wood shop dust control, available at woodcraft (on line or in the store) this is a detailed compilation of methods and practices for keeping a clean and safe wood working shop.. it contains lay outs for installing ductwork, as well as many tips and home made devises for controling dust.. it also covers safety and hazards.. it realy is a must read.. I read it cover to cover a few times.... there is so much info you cant take it all in in one sitting...

I just upgraded my entire system... I'm glad I read this book before I did....

Thanks, I'm going to pick that book up today.

jeffthechef · 03-22-2010, 12:34 PM

i use a respirator (eye protection as well, of course) and a homemade dust collection port and box built around my lathe, attached thru a table to a shop vac. while it is in operation you can see, especially when sanding, the very fine dust getting sucked right in. what i really notice is the lack of fine dust build up in that half of the basement i used to have before i built this thing. this means its working. its in the containment and capture. between that and my respirator, i feel very confident in my safety from dust using this system.

Eric Roach · 03-24-2010, 10:03 PM

I decided to sell my new Jet dust collector. It's listed in the classifieds forum.

Rockfish9 · 03-25-2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Roach

I decided to sell my new Jet dust collector. It's listed in the classifieds forum.

that one would be fine for one machine and is very simular to my old one.., close by the sorce it was more than amnple.... my new one is 1500 cfm and in most instances overkill...