I have a basement woodworking shop that is kept relatively dust free via a Jet 1100 DC and Jet Air filtration unit. Currently, I have the the DC in a storage area behind the wall to my shop and ducting ran on the ceiling with drop downs to the various tools.
Since there is not a great deal of ventilation in the basement, and I would like to keep the small particles of dust to a minimum, I was hoping to move the DC to the garage, which is adjacent to and just above the location it is now. This would also fascilitate emptying the separator and bags. The actual amount of duct work will probably even be less so I am not worried about a drop in CFM, etc… My only problem is I would have to run the 4″ ducting through an 8″ “header” that rests on the foundation and separates the house from the garage (I hope this is clear). My question is… would this present a problem with the structural integrity to the house’s foundation?
Thanks for help,
Keith
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Keith
Have you thought about all of the air that you will be sucking out of the shop into the garage and how you are going to makeup that air.
You might want to go a completley different direction. Have you replaced the woven bags with high filtration felt ones. Or thought of a cyclone and filter system.
Keith, you have header in quotes, is this really a header? If it is a structural header, cutting away half of it ,in the form of a hole, is a big problem. If you are talking about a rim joist, it's not a big deal, assuming there is no concentrated load at that point. But a better explanation of what you are cutting is needed to give you a more informed awnser.
steve
Yeah, what Steve said.
More info would help, my guess is this header is above a door or opening of some kind. If so the answer is no don't do it.
You would be better off cutting through the block.
Sounds like your are going through the rim joist. If this member does not span over an opening ( I can't picture this in my mind between a house and garage ) you are ok.