As part of my shop upfit I'm planning to move my DC (Delta 1.5hp) to an adjacent room to my wood shop to reduce the noise. I also planned to install a Super Dust Deputy cyclone and Wynn filter. Planning to use 6" metal duct and reduce as needed at machines. I'd estimate the main line would be ~25' before it split for the machines (Each around 15' from the trunk line).
My question is around the loss of airflow over the distance. Currently I have only 6" flex hose about 8' long going to my machines - and only a couple connected (with blast gates).
Would the general recommendation be to be to leave it as is until I can upgrade to a larger DC (more hp) or worth the move, upgrades to my D.C., and ductwork now? I'd expect the ductwork would be good for a future upgraded DC but that may be a while and I don't want to move it now, invest in the ductwork, and then discover I have insufficient airflow.