Wes Billups
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Admin: Wasn't sure where to post this so if it's in the wrong place please feel free to move.
I have got a few questions for those of you who have used 6” PVC for dust collection. I’ve finished moving all of my equipment into my shop and need to get the piping installed along with a bunch of other final punch list items.
I’ve looked locally and it appears Lowe’s carries the 6” S&D pipe and fittings but it is very expensive, 6” wye is about $20. They also only carry the green version of the pipe. For appearance reasons I’d like to be able to use white pipe.
I’ve looked in McMaster-Carr and they carry white pipe as well as fittings, their prices don’t seem too bad either. A 6” wye is $12 and 6” pipe is $2.60/ft. I’m guessing shipping will be a killer with McMaster-Carr.
Before I check on shipping from McMaster-Carr, does anyone in central Ohio (Columbus vicinity) know of a place that sells 6” S&D? I plan on calling some plumbing supply houses over lunch. Though in the past they’ve not been much help.
Metal isn’t an option as I’m going to need at least 7-6” wyes and I’m hoping to keep my total cost under $300.
I’d also like some recommendations on sources for 6” flexible hose for connecting the PVC to each machine.
Thanks in advance,
Wes Billups
P.S. I’ve got an idea for using plastic bags in the bin under my cyclone that won’t require a system similar to the bag gripper. Once I get the bin modified I’ll post pictures as my idea should be very simple for most people to retrofit their own systems.
I have got a few questions for those of you who have used 6” PVC for dust collection. I’ve finished moving all of my equipment into my shop and need to get the piping installed along with a bunch of other final punch list items.
I’ve looked locally and it appears Lowe’s carries the 6” S&D pipe and fittings but it is very expensive, 6” wye is about $20. They also only carry the green version of the pipe. For appearance reasons I’d like to be able to use white pipe.
I’ve looked in McMaster-Carr and they carry white pipe as well as fittings, their prices don’t seem too bad either. A 6” wye is $12 and 6” pipe is $2.60/ft. I’m guessing shipping will be a killer with McMaster-Carr.
Before I check on shipping from McMaster-Carr, does anyone in central Ohio (Columbus vicinity) know of a place that sells 6” S&D? I plan on calling some plumbing supply houses over lunch. Though in the past they’ve not been much help.
Metal isn’t an option as I’m going to need at least 7-6” wyes and I’m hoping to keep my total cost under $300.
I’d also like some recommendations on sources for 6” flexible hose for connecting the PVC to each machine.
Thanks in advance,
Wes Billups
P.S. I’ve got an idea for using plastic bags in the bin under my cyclone that won’t require a system similar to the bag gripper. Once I get the bin modified I’ll post pictures as my idea should be very simple for most people to retrofit their own systems.