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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA see Subpart Z recommends a combination of dust collection systems and air ventilation systems for dust control for workspaces where grinding is used and the hazards of dust particles can be dust particles can easily be inhaled and have the ability to cause damage to worker s lungs
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Cleaning dust from your workplace s air is vital to helping reduce employee exposure to potentially dangerous levels of contaminants Proper dust collection can mean increased visibility and reduced costs for the cleanup and maintenance of your facility It also helps you comply with health and air emission standards reduces the possibility
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Aug 8 2022Here is part 2 of the dust collection system the grounding At pipe joints leave slack in the wire or install bayonet connectors to facilitate opening the system in case of a clog How to ground a metal dust collection system Static electricity can build up in plastic dust collection ducting if that energy cant dissipate via a ground wire
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This item Woodstock W1053 Grounding Kit for Dust Collection Systems $1895 POWERTEC 70136 4 Inch Hose to 2 1/2 Inch Hose Cone Reducer $810 2 1/2 x 20 Clear PVC Dust Collection Hose For Use with Dust Collectors with 2 1/2 Ports Ideal for Shop Vacuums $3800 $/Foot Total price $ Add all three to Cart
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This forum is the place to ask questions about getting started in woodworking Topics like what tools should I buy and what is the best project for a new woodworker belong here The phrase this may be a stupid question is not allowed here as there are no stupid questions
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Nov 22 2024 In a recent article and video publication we discussed installing an Automated Dust Collection System In this article and video we installed a PVC grounded dust collection system into the shop PVC is very prone to generating a static charge when air is moving along the inside of it along with charged particles o…
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Specifically designed for Metalworking dust collection $ $ View Details Baileigh Metal Dust Collector MDC 1800 Air Capacity 1846 CFM Filter Type Stainless Steel Number of Filters 3 Easily removable chip tray $3 $2 As low as $81/mo View Details Jet JET — Replacement Filter for JDCS 505 Dust Collector 414840
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You cannot ground a non conductive material PVC The only thing running a wire in the inside of the pipe will potentially do is help the pipe clog up Not to mention that there s not ONE reported case of a fire caused by static electricity in a dust collection system rareddy Registered Joined Jan 31 2024 204 Posts #6 · Jan 31 2024
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Apply conductive metal tape as shown here For added grounding attach a self supplied wire with a ring terminal on one end and a washer tied to the other end when installing one of the bolts The wire must be long enough for the washer to lie flat on the floor
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Air Handling Systems 5 Lunar Dr Woodbridge CT 06525 Phone Fax Static Electricity and Grounding for Dust Collection Due to market changes and fluctuations beyond our control specifications and pricing subject to change without notice Buyers subject to terms and conditions of sale
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2 days agoDust Collection for MetalworkingRegular shop vacuums are not designed to work with the red hot sparks that metalworking creates Metalworkers can use downdraft/grinding tables with a hood to help prevent sparks from flying across the room and collect small bits of metal that can become hazardous on the floor
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A dust collection system takes your dust collector to the next level With a system which can be manual or automated you have permanent or semi permanent duct work running from all of your tools to a central dust collector At each tool a blast gate controls airflow and suction for that tool
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1 If you work in a professional wood shop Oregon use of PVC piping for combustible/wood dust collection is a no no and can get you a fine Due to the static build up regardless of the use of a ground It s more well known that using PVC for compressed air lines is a no no and a osha violation but same thing for ventilation / dust collection
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Design Your Own Dust Collector Duct System Use these components sold separately to put together a duct system to collect sawdust chips shavings and granular material from woodworking operations Hose clamps are available For maximum safety and to avoid a dangerous buildup of static electricity you must use the grounding kit sold
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A dust collector removes pollutants from the air providing your facility with cleaner air which can provide numerous benefits A dust collector can Improve health and safety Increase productivity Lead to better product quality Help you meet compliance regulations Help to ensure happier employees But where do you put a dust collector
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Air handling systems 5 lunar dr woodbridge ct 06525 phone fax static electricity and grounding for dust collection due to market changes and fluctuations beyond our control specifications and pricing subject to change without notice buyers subject to terms and conditions of sale
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Grounding of metal enclosures in non hazardous areas prevents electrical shock and enables protective devices to operate properly keeping the duration of fault currents to a minimum Explosion proof equipment are designed to withstand an internal explosion prevent the ignition of any gas surrounding the enclosure and dust tight equipment prevent the ingress of explosive dust into the
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So after grounding you can ensure safe dust collection system performance Here is a step by step guide to ground a dust collection system Step 1 Confirm the Charge A PVC pipe can build up electricity rubbing the pipe is not a bad idea In grounding a dust collection system you have to rub a PVC pipe by using a microfiber cloth to demonstrate
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Grounding the inside of the pipe is best but bare wire just snags long shavings jointer planer Applying the tape to the inside would be a chore but very effective at cancelling the voltage at the source My read on the original post was that the tape was to be applied to the outside though Daninvan Dec 11 2024 01 08pm #6
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Specifications Non metallic ductwork connecting woodworking equipment to a dust collector should be grounded to minimise the possibility of fires caused by static electricity Remember each piece of equipment connected to a dust collection system including the dust collector itself should be grounded Full instructions included with each kit
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I watched a video about dust collector installation and it suggested running copper wire through the inside of the plastic tubing and then wrapping braided aluminum wire around the outside of the tubing Then it recommends grounding one end to the dust collector and the other to the machine
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Jul 14 2022Metal wire of any kind are especially good Touching it with your tongue or finger will work too The vac will only work as the so called ground if it is metal and therefore grounded A plastic bodied shop vac for example may have plastic wheels and only a 2 prong plug so might not actually dissipate the charge Lazyman Premium Member
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The large manual knob dial allows you to regulate the level of mist desired and a small manual knob effortlessly switches the mist to either cool or warm Overall we find the pur
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4 days agoDust can collect on surfaces such as rafters roofs suspended ceilings ducts crevices dust collectors and other equipment When the dust is disturbed and under certain circumstances there is the potential for a serious explosion to occur The build up of even a very small amount of dust can cause serious damage
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Metal is also a more expensive choice We could get into a long discussion about the relatively low odds of plastic pipe being able to generate a sufficiently strong static discharge to ignite a column of dusty fast moving air inside dust collector piping It would go nowhere except to prove that scientists like most of us fail to agree on
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The most basic type of dust collection system is a cloth bag attached to the dust port of a tool A wet/dry vacuum connects to the dust port with a hose When the hose is too big for it you can use a reducer part to make it fit or even use duct tape Seal the port so there is a tight vacuum Only works with tools that have a dust port
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7 832 The static electricity is generated by the material flowing thru the hose Having the wire inside attracts the charge and then when you have it grounded to the chasis of your dust collection that charge flows to the dust collector and is grounded Words of Wisdom
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Jan 14 2021There was a metal piece sheared from a mill the flour was fluidized through the material flow was dilute phase but still too rich to support a burn upon entering a collector the material entering the large volume slowed the blue hot metal provided the ignition and an 8 ft diameter SS flex Kleen collector exploded the combustion was relived into the room now not within Code via weaken door
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As far as I know the grounding thing is a combination between accepted best practice for industrial dust collectors and urban legend That said who wants to be the first hobbyist whose shop explodes I think that an occasional screw point poking into the pipe would cause a lot less drag than running a wire or strap through the pipe
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