Source of DC fittings

[James Biddle]

Been working on setting up a DC pipe system. I have 6" S&D pipe as my main, hooked up to Shop Fox 2 HP DC. I have three 6" S&D Wye's and 6" ABS Blast Gates for drop-offs to my Band Saw (4" & 4"), Table Saw (4" & 4"), and Router Table (4" & 2-1/2"). I need to find Wye's that will reduce from 6" hose to two 4" hoses (or one 4" and a 2-1/2") that I can connect with hose clamps. Any sources?

[Jeff Sudmeier]

Home depot and other supply houses sell 6 inch to two 4 inch wye's. That would probably be your best fitting. You could also use a 6 inch wye and two reducers.

[Terry Hatfield]

James,

You should be able to find 6X6X4 wyes at a plumbing supply or possibly at one of the big box stores. No such thing as 6X4X4 as far as I know.


Adapting to the 2 1/2" will require a couple fittings and you will most likely need to leave another gate open to get the required flow. 2 1/2" does not flow much volume. I used an HVAC 6 X4 adapter in a couple places in my system to adapt from the PVC to 4" flex. I suggest the HVAC fitting becasue the PVC 6X4 has no taper. It's just an abrupt change. Not very good for flow.

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You will have better luck if you run 4" to whatever tool it is that has a 2 1/2" port and then reduce right at the port.

Terry

[Jim Becker]

Some folks report that McMaster Carr carries the fittings for reasonable prices.

[mike malone]

Hi James
you might try:
the spiral duct people are:
hi (as in high) metal
9313 borden ave
sun valley ca 91352 (ask for linda 818-768-2315)
22 guage: 45 elbow $3.61; 90 elbow $4.75; spiro pipe (G90) $1.35 foot
Taper concentric 12" long $2.68; 45 T-wye G90 $7.40
excellent prices BTW
mike