Bill in MI
Active member
After going through 2 electric motors (1 bearings, 1 due to electrical issue), I decided to convert to a Dust Deputy/shop vac set up. The old system was always crappy at collecting dust. Briefly tried this new setup and it worked great--no dust in cabinet, all dust in cyclonic separator. So that part is a success.
So my question: I wanted to ground the entire run of PVC from the cabinet to the separator. It's got to be a static electricity lightning rod. How best to do it, if the way I did it below is ****?
Smart/experienced people weigh in please.




DISCLAIMER: I did a general search, and I searched in the Media Blaster Resource Thread. Did not find what I'm looking for. If I missed it I'm a crappy searcher.
So my question: I wanted to ground the entire run of PVC from the cabinet to the separator. It's got to be a static electricity lightning rod. How best to do it, if the way I did it below is ****?
- separator already comes with the foil shown
- wire from foil to cabinet and braided strap
- braided strap wrapped around the PVC, then secured with sheet metal screws that go into the pipe
- wire from braided strap to cabinet light switch and its ground
- multiple grounds along the way to cabinet
Smart/experienced people weigh in please.




DISCLAIMER: I did a general search, and I searched in the Media Blaster Resource Thread. Did not find what I'm looking for. If I missed it I'm a crappy searcher.