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Tips and Tricks (Cont.)
Use metal instead of rigid PVC (plastic) ducting. Scientists,
engineers, and industry experts who work in insurance,
human safety, woodworking, and equipment manufacturing
consistently agree that plastic pipe (PVC) should not be
used in material (e.g. wood waste) conveying collection.
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Metal systems are much easier to disassemble and
change as your shop evolves.
• Static sparks arcing from the PVC pipe can jolt, injure
or startle personnel working on dangerous equipment.
Remember the shock from a shop-vacuum hose and
try to imagine what a dust collector can do.
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All commercial codes require metal pipe for wood
dust.
Oneida Air Systems offers metal pipe, as do all dust
collection experts in the industry. Metal pipe is used
because it provides substantially better performance, and
proper fittings are readily available [FIG. 11].
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FIG. 11
