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central vac as DC
Has anyone ever tried to use their central vacuum system for dust collection? The unit seems to be roughly the same size as the home shop dust collectors I've seen. The thing has good sucking power, but the concern I have is the intake port. It's only 1.5 inches in diameter. Is this enough to handle the job, or should I spend the cash on a real DC? The Vac will be OK for a sander, maybe the router. It is not going to work with a planer or jointer. The small inlet will not take the amount of chips you get when a 12" board makes a pass through the planer. |
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The brush type motor is not made for the hours usually put on a DC.
Wilson "CBlood59" wrote in message ... Hello everyone, Has anyone ever tried to use their central vacuum system for dust collection? The unit seems to be roughly the same size as the home shop dust collectors I've seen. The thing has good sucking power, but the concern I have is the intake port. It's only 1.5 inches in diameter. Is this enough to handle the job, or should I spend the cash on a real DC? I intend to check with the vacuum manufacturer (Cyclone), to see what they say. TIA. Curt Blood Amateur Furniture Builder |
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