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  1. 22nd August 2009, 12:58 PM #1
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    Default Dust extraction hose size

    Hi
    I have bought a 2hp dust extractor and have connected it up to my table saw, my mitre saw and my thicknesser, using 4" hose. The machines are about 2 metres apart, so I have a fair bit of hose. Would I be better to go for a small diameter hose to get better suction. I have got cut off gates at each machine.
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  3. 22nd August 2009, 01:00 PM #2
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    G'day Clarky,

    Don't go less than 4". The smaller diameter hose the more restrictive the flow rate of air.
    I make things, I just take a long time.

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    Hey Clarky,

    Like Waldo said, don't go smaller than 4", If you can, use PVC pipe instead of flexible hose, you get better flow. Run some piping along the wall or up and through the roof space and just use short flex bits to connect to the machines. and 45 degree bends and 'Y' s not 'T's, its all about flowI use 2 x 45 and a short pipe instead of a 90.

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  5. 23rd August 2009, 12:47 PM #4
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    Makes sense, thanks
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    Default Dust or shavings

    Hi again, is the dust extractor ment to remove the dust, the shavings or both, excuse my ignorance
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  7. 23rd August 2009, 03:39 PM #6
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    It will remove all shavings, dust - well to a point.
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