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Hi Keith, I'm planning on getting the 300BC in the near future. Do you rate it at handling a duct system?
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Hi Keith, I'm planning on getting the 300BC in the near future. Do you rate it at handling a duct system?
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Some more very useful points as I consider just how to install the duct system, thanks again.
Terry, I had hoped to do as you have but have so far not found a reasonable source of 125mm "flexi" and gates, please could you point me in the right direction if you have time. At the moment I can only find the very flimsy ventilation type.
MattRoberts, Mike is correct that I can't help with practical experience yet but if your purchase is not imminent then I will let you know how it works out. I still have to buy the ducting etc so will be a couple of weeks (my "slow weeks" I'm afraid).
It might be useful to give you a few clues on the rationale behind my choice if it helps, these are just my ramblings and I do not claim to have much expertise in this field. I suffer from severe non-allergic persistent rhinitis although up to a few months ago I managed with the various headgear (PPE) I mentioned before. As my condition is not responding to treatment I'm sad to say that pleasure in the hobby, for me, is greatly reduced. At the same time I have started to realise that my initial machinery could be improved which of course will need substantial investment from me which would be a waste if I cannot recover the enjoyment. My working background is as an aircraft engineer so I have a grasp of airflow and the various "laws" but am by no means an expert. With the great advice from the more knowledgeable here, I realised that I could not afford an "industrial" solution and it probably wouldn't work for me anyway. My first approach was to simplify my plans and reduce the duct run to a minimum for the dust and chip producers, possible about 6m now, and handle the fine dust tools with my HPLV and its' Hepa filters. I realise that this may not be entirely successful as it depends too much on the local collection capability of the sander, router etc. Not a major issue to me as I had already decided that I will have to use decent mask or Air fed hood for these tasks. With the larger chips it seems that the speed of the flow is the important issue and the matching of the duct and impellor properties is critical. To me an obvious example of the difference in impellor efficiency is the apparent suction of the machine, here I think the Jet 1100 Vortex scores more highly than the 300BC even with its' higher "free air" flow rate. All HVLP systems suffer a major loss of performance with any sort of drag in the airflow whether by reduction in duct cross section, by sharp changes in direction or just turbulence created by rough internal surfaces. The Jet is a fair bit more expensive though. So my current needs are to see if I can live with a system that I can afford, I feel that the 300BC is fit to trial my ideas but may not be the final extractor I buy if I am able to get back into the hobby. I am also planning to modify the extractor by removing the metal ducting and mounting the impellor directly on the filter/waste housing.
I have rambled enough (OK too much - sorry) but I wanted to let you see that my needs are specific and may not be right for everyone. I'm sure I will have many more questions to ask as I see what is possible particularly with improving the extraction on my 01332 table saw and the bandsaw which up till now has not had much use. With the great help and advice from this forum I am at least more positive that I may be able to return to the fold.
Best regards
Keith
Terry, I had hoped to do as you have but have so far not found a reasonable source of 125mm "flexi" and gates, please could you point me in the right direction if you have time. At the moment I can only find the very flimsy ventilation type.
MattRoberts, Mike is correct that I can't help with practical experience yet but if your purchase is not imminent then I will let you know how it works out. I still have to buy the ducting etc so will be a couple of weeks (my "slow weeks" I'm afraid).
It might be useful to give you a few clues on the rationale behind my choice if it helps, these are just my ramblings and I do not claim to have much expertise in this field. I suffer from severe non-allergic persistent rhinitis although up to a few months ago I managed with the various headgear (PPE) I mentioned before. As my condition is not responding to treatment I'm sad to say that pleasure in the hobby, for me, is greatly reduced. At the same time I have started to realise that my initial machinery could be improved which of course will need substantial investment from me which would be a waste if I cannot recover the enjoyment. My working background is as an aircraft engineer so I have a grasp of airflow and the various "laws" but am by no means an expert. With the great advice from the more knowledgeable here, I realised that I could not afford an "industrial" solution and it probably wouldn't work for me anyway. My first approach was to simplify my plans and reduce the duct run to a minimum for the dust and chip producers, possible about 6m now, and handle the fine dust tools with my HPLV and its' Hepa filters. I realise that this may not be entirely successful as it depends too much on the local collection capability of the sander, router etc. Not a major issue to me as I had already decided that I will have to use decent mask or Air fed hood for these tasks. With the larger chips it seems that the speed of the flow is the important issue and the matching of the duct and impellor properties is critical. To me an obvious example of the difference in impellor efficiency is the apparent suction of the machine, here I think the Jet 1100 Vortex scores more highly than the 300BC even with its' higher "free air" flow rate. All HVLP systems suffer a major loss of performance with any sort of drag in the airflow whether by reduction in duct cross section, by sharp changes in direction or just turbulence created by rough internal surfaces. The Jet is a fair bit more expensive though. So my current needs are to see if I can live with a system that I can afford, I feel that the 300BC is fit to trial my ideas but may not be the final extractor I buy if I am able to get back into the hobby. I am also planning to modify the extractor by removing the metal ducting and mounting the impellor directly on the filter/waste housing.
I have rambled enough (OK too much - sorry) but I wanted to let you see that my needs are specific and may not be right for everyone. I'm sure I will have many more questions to ask as I see what is possible particularly with improving the extraction on my 01332 table saw and the bandsaw which up till now has not had much use. With the great help and advice from this forum I am at least more positive that I may be able to return to the fold.
Best regards
Keith
Keith
If your machines are fixed in position then smooth internal ducting is a better option than flexible, (as you know, all to do with the boundary layer) 125mm drainage pipe is available and using two 45's instead of a 90 would give a better flow, change to 100m at the machine inlet: http://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-round ... Gwode40ALA the only problem with all of this is not being able to see into the duct to find a blockage, if none of the joints are welded together than its just a matter of pulling apart a joint and inspecting, but with a smooth internal surface blockages will occur less often.
Mike
If your machines are fixed in position then smooth internal ducting is a better option than flexible, (as you know, all to do with the boundary layer) 125mm drainage pipe is available and using two 45's instead of a 90 would give a better flow, change to 100m at the machine inlet: http://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-round ... Gwode40ALA the only problem with all of this is not being able to see into the duct to find a blockage, if none of the joints are welded together than its just a matter of pulling apart a joint and inspecting, but with a smooth internal surface blockages will occur less often.
Mike
kmp
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Mike
Thank you very much I will pick up a few of the adaptors when I am in town next.
Can't fix the machines in position due to space limitations not for the machines but for the infeed and outfeed areas. Also the table saw connects from the outer casing to the inner shroud (at least that is what they call it - I might describe it as a bit of an open funnel on a stick) with a 100mm flexi so will need to make another manifold/drop box with a reducing cross section and 125mm fitting. As I am space restricted and with your advice in mind I think I will take a drainage pipe to a central ceiling location over the area where I take the table saw/planer thicknesser when I use them and connect with as short a length of flexi as I can. If I had a better roller shutter which would seal and insulate as well as the installers promised then I could fix the machines and open the door for the outfeed. The bandsaw and router table don't move about so I can connect them as you suggest. I will report on success or otherwise when I can but it seems as if our daughter desperately needs some "small" things sorted so a week away is now planned so it might be a while.
Thanks once again for you advice, best regards
Keith
Thank you very much I will pick up a few of the adaptors when I am in town next.
Can't fix the machines in position due to space limitations not for the machines but for the infeed and outfeed areas. Also the table saw connects from the outer casing to the inner shroud (at least that is what they call it - I might describe it as a bit of an open funnel on a stick) with a 100mm flexi so will need to make another manifold/drop box with a reducing cross section and 125mm fitting. As I am space restricted and with your advice in mind I think I will take a drainage pipe to a central ceiling location over the area where I take the table saw/planer thicknesser when I use them and connect with as short a length of flexi as I can. If I had a better roller shutter which would seal and insulate as well as the installers promised then I could fix the machines and open the door for the outfeed. The bandsaw and router table don't move about so I can connect them as you suggest. I will report on success or otherwise when I can but it seems as if our daughter desperately needs some "small" things sorted so a week away is now planned so it might be a while.
Thanks once again for you advice, best regards
Keith
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