Eight zones - zero valves

[benchmark]

I have been using a similar system on my Alpha 120 x 60 for about 6 months. The setup has 10 zones which can be shut off individually using basket strainer wastes(not sure what their called in the US) from a kitchen sink, they feed into a 4" pipe that has 5 zones each meeting at a 4" branch meeting at the vacuum. I use a 3mm or 4mm MDF sacrificial sheet on top of the grid... the whole setup works really well. The problem I found with the plasic shut off valves is they can become very stiff and seem to require more plumbing fittings that a swimming pool plant room.

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Paul

[tkovacs]

Nice idea to use the sink strainers. All those valves and the plumbing seemed daunting to me too.

Terry

[frank134]

Hi Paul
would you be willing to share that parts work files on your table. I just got a new 60 x 120 and still learning to work partsworks. I realy like the way you did your.
thank you
frank

[geneb]

I really like the vcarved grooves in the table. How deep are they? At a guess I'd say 1/4", but my guesser has been known to be WAY off.


g.

[john_hartman]

I looks like you have 1.5" pcv going into your 4" main. By doing this, is there an increase in suction/vacuum?

[benchmark]

Sorry Guys,

I missed the post.

Frank, I can send the files allthough they are metric, plus the setting out is dependant on the position of the Shopbot cross rails. Just let me know if they would be of use.

Gene, they are 6mm deep so it was a good guess.

John, yes they are 1.5" into 4" main. There is no increase or loss in vacuum with this setup.


Paul

[frank134]

Hi Paul
Yes I like to try. you could send them to me direct at frank134@hotmail.com. I have the same size takle 60 x 120. Could you also tell me did youdo this with shopbot software or another software.
thank you
Frank