so i completed my first dust separator today using the Thien Baffle design I'd seen others make. I'm using my shop vac to power it and was amazed at how strong the vacuum is i.e. strong enough to begin crushing the 30 gal metal trash can. Has anyone needed to reinforce the can or is there just the initial "crushing effect" at the weak spots with no further "damage"?
I'm wondering if I were to put in a y-splitter and blast gates, will I have enough power to run 2 10' vacuum lines for each side of my garage. Although the suction at the end of the single 10' hose is not as powerful as directly from the shop vac, I think (hope) it will be sufficient for my current setup.
Also, do I need to ground this system -shop vac to metal trash can to power tool vis-a vis plastic hoses and connectors?
Sam
I'm wondering if I were to put in a y-splitter and blast gates, will I have enough power to run 2 10' vacuum lines for each side of my garage. Although the suction at the end of the single 10' hose is not as powerful as directly from the shop vac, I think (hope) it will be sufficient for my current setup.
Also, do I need to ground this system -shop vac to metal trash can to power tool vis-a vis plastic hoses and connectors?
Sam