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Post by bicycleclip on Dec 22, 2019 10:39:37 GMT -5
Does anyone know if it’s possible to obtain a multi-hose connector for a shop-vac?
I know it’s common for 4” dust collectors to have several hoses running off one collector by a series of gates.
But what if I want to set up a lowly shop-vac (in this case a Mafell/Starmix 35ltr vac) so that I can swap between tools without constantly having to attach and remove hoses. In case you’re wondering why I don’t just use one hose, I’m attaching a 49mm hose for the Erika 85 and a standard 29mm for saws etc.
Any pointers out there?
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Post by kraftt on Dec 22, 2019 11:11:18 GMT -5
Hopefully someone has more info, but when I looked into this a while back all I found were 2.5" blast gates and wye's (Y's). Taytools Y's ( more accurate image of 2.5" size on Amazon ) Taytools Blast Gates I'll add that PVC ball valves (1.5") can work as blast gates though I have not used them. From experience PVC ball valves can be very resistive to turning open / closed and if a ball valve was desired I might consider brass. PVC furniture part supplies and some plumbing mfgs. do make pvc Y's. Spears USA has a deep catalog of pvc fittings including some metric - here's one of their 2 inch WYE's I considered (scroll down to see it, it's not the first one). You may need to bridge / bond AS hoses across any non-AS parts with wire (?)
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Post by kraftt on Dec 23, 2019 8:56:52 GMT -5
Found my old notes with some links to a few carpet cleaning, true Y, stainless connectors - both 1.5” & 2”. Link 1 - Link 2 - Link 3Some simple diy multi ports: Visual on what’s going on inside a non ideal design diy multi port showing you really can't go wrong: Though I prob wouldn’t use air, I like the simple spring to close gate in case whatever method you choose - pneumatic, electric (wireless relay), app controlled plug/switch, voice controlled plug/swith, etc. solenoid / plunger doesn’t have the strength upon release to close gate:
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Post by bicycleclip on Dec 24, 2019 8:00:14 GMT -5
Wow that’s perfect, exactly the kind of solutions I’ve been looking for, thank you! Particularly like those stainless steel y connectors you provided links for. What a great place to come and get advice from. Thanks again.
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Post by Eoj on Dec 29, 2019 20:53:07 GMT -5
Festoon wye and blast gates ,the bayonet fittings on star mix hoses will not work with this setup .Need to change out hose fitting to 50mm.
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Post by kraftt on Dec 29, 2019 21:19:37 GMT -5
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Post by kraftt on Jan 14, 2020 23:11:28 GMT -5
Another I didn't know was available - apparently not anti-static. Can't find the inlet / outlet dimensions on it either.
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Post by kraftt on Jan 25, 2020 14:05:13 GMT -5
Makita for the win: *(listed under Makita's Nilfisk Attix 33/44 're-brand' vacuum accessories)
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