Nat Denkin
New member
I am preparing to install a cyclone bundle with the 16” blower, pre-wired control box, and bin sensor. I have been busy reading the forum and other websites trying understand all the issues. While I expect to use a licensed electrician to at least put in the 240V circuit, I do not wish to rely totally on that electrician nor on the electrical inspector that I am installing a safe and reliable system. I would appreciate some advice!
1) My biggest concern: The wall stud spacing is 16 inches. The motor mount wall brackets appear to be designed for 24” stud spacing. I thought about running several 2 by 4s across several studs with some carriage bolts captured at 24” spacing to hold the brackets. What is the best way to mount the cyclone to a wall with 16” spaced studs?
2) I was concerned about using a 3HP contactor for a 5HP rated motor especially since I am using the 16" blower. Since I have not installed the box, I decided to replace the H230B with an H360B (about $53 with shipping) and not worry about the contactor failing prematurely. I was wondering if people have had trouble with the H230B failing in normal use.
3) While a 30A circuit should be adequate for a 20.8A FLC motor, the NEC seems require #8 wire to serve 5HP motor applications since a different 5HP motor (with a full load current of 28A) could be used as a replacement. Is using #10 wires safe with 30A breakers in the panel?
4) It appears that at start up, the Leeson motor could draw 107A briefly. Do I need to require special breakers, or are the typical breakers at Home Depot or Lowe's good enough?
5) I heard that it is a good idea to run the DC for 20 minutes to clear the air of any uncollected dust. Is there a good timer switch that anyone recommends?
6) I intend to use PVC piping. Does anyone know an online supplier for an 11-1/2 degree ell for 6” S&D pipe?
Thanks for any advice! Nat
1) My biggest concern: The wall stud spacing is 16 inches. The motor mount wall brackets appear to be designed for 24” stud spacing. I thought about running several 2 by 4s across several studs with some carriage bolts captured at 24” spacing to hold the brackets. What is the best way to mount the cyclone to a wall with 16” spaced studs?
2) I was concerned about using a 3HP contactor for a 5HP rated motor especially since I am using the 16" blower. Since I have not installed the box, I decided to replace the H230B with an H360B (about $53 with shipping) and not worry about the contactor failing prematurely. I was wondering if people have had trouble with the H230B failing in normal use.
3) While a 30A circuit should be adequate for a 20.8A FLC motor, the NEC seems require #8 wire to serve 5HP motor applications since a different 5HP motor (with a full load current of 28A) could be used as a replacement. Is using #10 wires safe with 30A breakers in the panel?
4) It appears that at start up, the Leeson motor could draw 107A briefly. Do I need to require special breakers, or are the typical breakers at Home Depot or Lowe's good enough?
5) I heard that it is a good idea to run the DC for 20 minutes to clear the air of any uncollected dust. Is there a good timer switch that anyone recommends?
6) I intend to use PVC piping. Does anyone know an online supplier for an 11-1/2 degree ell for 6” S&D pipe?
Thanks for any advice! Nat