Before I get started, I wanted to thank Phil for his work and dedication to the design of his baffle. I am grateful for all your research and the assistance you give us DIY types. Well done sir!
I am planning on using a new Jet 1100 in a top hat design and had a couple of questions that I have not been able to answer by looking around forums and pictures.
My plan is to mount the Jet 1100 motor and blower vertically, on top of the separator, and exhaust to the outside. This is a small, 400 sq. ft. standalone one man shop. Biggest dust producer is my TS.
I am considering using the Jet separator and building a baffle for it, but the inlet seems to be only 5" (I haven't opened the box yet). My assumption is that the 5" inlet is a compromise when planning on using 6" pipe.
First question is, am I better off building a custom separator with a 6" inlet, vs the Jet 5" separator inlet?
Second, if I build a separator, will I benefit from making its depth 12" or something deeper than the inlet tube?
Third, in a DIY separator scenario, will I benefit from angling the inlet tube slightly down toward the baffle?
Fourth, any definitive recommendation on whether the vertical pipe going to the DC should be flush with the top of the separator, or should it enter deeper into the chamber?
I appreciate any help in building the most optimum design in order to maximize efficiency. I'll post pictures as I proceed.
I am planning on using a new Jet 1100 in a top hat design and had a couple of questions that I have not been able to answer by looking around forums and pictures.
My plan is to mount the Jet 1100 motor and blower vertically, on top of the separator, and exhaust to the outside. This is a small, 400 sq. ft. standalone one man shop. Biggest dust producer is my TS.
I am considering using the Jet separator and building a baffle for it, but the inlet seems to be only 5" (I haven't opened the box yet). My assumption is that the 5" inlet is a compromise when planning on using 6" pipe.
First question is, am I better off building a custom separator with a 6" inlet, vs the Jet 5" separator inlet?
Second, if I build a separator, will I benefit from making its depth 12" or something deeper than the inlet tube?
Third, in a DIY separator scenario, will I benefit from angling the inlet tube slightly down toward the baffle?
Fourth, any definitive recommendation on whether the vertical pipe going to the DC should be flush with the top of the separator, or should it enter deeper into the chamber?
I appreciate any help in building the most optimum design in order to maximize efficiency. I'll post pictures as I proceed.