March 30, 20197 yr 1 hour ago, Artie said: I’m sure I can make something that will work, pass code. Not too worried about code. Like the guy is really going to open up my seemingly sealed panel.
March 31, 20197 yr Author Popular Post Finished the setup today. I turned a 6 inch to 5 inch to go to the DC and a 4 to 5 for the inflow adapter. Then cut the hole in barrel lid and enlarged the ceiling hole to pass hose thru. Also even tho after cleaning the filter had a very good suction as witnessed by this. Usually the dust from sanding on lathe goes into the DC but any floating above the intake did not go in and after the cleanup of filter it draws that dudt in also. Now as to the effect of installation of the DD and 5 inch flex from DC in attic to the DD. Have not actually used it yet but just the feel at lathe dust port seems stronger. Edited March 31, 20197 yr by Gerald
March 31, 20197 yr 3 minutes ago, HandyDan said: Looks good. I like the turned adapters. I used PVC (turned to fit) for mine. Me too although your idea for turned PVC is good also. Looks good @Gerald...what size is the container below the DD? Where did you find it? I like the band-clamp for the lid retainer; easy to service.
March 31, 20197 yr Author 15 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said: Me too although your idea for turned PVC is good also. Looks good @Gerald...what size is the container below the DD? Where did you find it? I like the band-clamp for the lid retainer; easy to service. It is a 20 gallon , 21inch h x 20 inch w on AMAZON . There is a 30 gallon but it does not look as substantial as this one and is over 45. The top is thick and cut easily with a saw bit in Dremel. Hardest was to drill the holes to mount the DD as it is hard to impossible to get drill straight into hole. Now as afterthought could have used the right angle head.
April 1, 20197 yr On 3/29/2019 at 5:04 PM, Artie said: Circuitry-wise, should be easy enough. It’ll be a 12 or 24 volt powered device. Do you want it to turn on a light? Horn? Turn off the DC? This will involve the need for a relay, controlled by the beam detector. Making it operational, and convenient might be challenging. I haven’t read most of the thread, but if the beam is focused across the collection barrel on the DC, Quote will the falling sawdust/chops activate it? If anyone is serious about this and will send me some detailed pictures/drawings, I’m sure I can make something that will work, pass code. Artie, the dust doesn't seem to block the beam enough to set off the alarm light. It does set off when the chips build up past the window. You are right about this being totally independent of the start-up relay. that is a different circuit. My electrician powered the garage door sensors with a separate wall wart, and has nothing to do with the dust collector fan motor. Herb
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