Which is better DC option?
A.J. Hamler
Hi guys...
I'm finally getting to the last area of my shop build (after a year-long delay), and it's coming along great. The last thing I'll do here is add dust collection. I've thought about it a lot and have come to the conclusion that the most air-efficient path is one of two options, but have to admit that I am not an expert -- or even close -- when it comes to air handling. I can either...
A) Take the most direct path, requiring the least amount of ducting. However, this path will require two 90-turns. There is no way around this -- no doubling up 45's, no wide-radius elbows, etc. There is no alternative on this most-direct path but to include two 90-degree turns.
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B) Take a less direct path where I can eliminate the 90-degree turns, replacing them with multiple 45's or a wide radius, but this path would require up to 8' or more additional duct length.
There are no other options I can really consider; it has to be one of these two. Which is my better choice?
Two factors to consider: The dust that will be collected by this duct run will be fine sander dust, not heavier chips. The duct run for either option is less than 20' total, so it's not a particularly long run either way.
TIA,
A.J.