Thread: Separators

Originally Posted by Waldo

Like Poloris asked, can you maybe post a pic of your pressure valve/gate? Heard it's a good thing so PVC dosen't go from 4" to 1/32". :eek:

Easiest thing in the world to make. Make a box with ports on opposite sides. Cut a square hole in another side and mount a flap on the inside with a piano hinge on an edge next to one of the ports. There should be some overlap, about 1/2"+ and a bit of felt or rubber can ensure a tighter seal when closed.

The creative part is setting up a spring to hold the flap shut until a "critical pressure" is achieved. I've seen all sorts of things from adjustable springs to cupboard latches. I've even seen rubber-bands, which not only worked but worked well! :eek: Latch-type systems need to be manually closed if tripped. [shrug] It takes a while to get it working at the right pressure, but once done...

Oh, 'tis important to mount the box the right way 'round in the lines! The flap should not be blocking the DC intake when opened! DAMHIKT.

I will be running the FM-300 from C/T, will a cyclone reduce the suction? I won't be installing one straight off, but will sometime down the track.

A good cyclone won't affect the suction in any way unless it either leaks drastically or is so full it should've been emptied last year.