I know this has been beat to death but im asking again anyway.
My new shop is close to being done, ready to install the ductwork for the laser exhaust.
Im using the red HF dust collector, been using it for a long time now and it does great.
exhaust will be place at the outside wall, end of the run.
Using 4" pvc pipe
Going through the office wall, up to a 10' ceiling, then either
90 degree turn, then 16' through the outside wall (I know this would be best as far as air pull, but it will be close to the front porch so noise and smell may be an issue with the wind blowing the wrong direction)
or
90 degree turn, then 46' through the back outside wall (this would be best for noise and smell as there is nothing back there, 100 acres of woods and crop land)
My notes in the ( ) is what I am trying to decide which is most important.
Question is, is the extra 30' going to make a small, big, huge difference in extraction from the laser, which in the end is the most important consideration.
If it were your shop, wouold the difference in extration outway the benefits of noise/smell/comfort or the other way around.
Appreciate all opinions, and facts.
Thanks Chad