01-02-2016, 10:48 PM
I'm looking for learned opinions, hopefully from you folks who may have gone down this path. I am planning my duct runs for a new cyclone collector. Should I run my ducting into my attic or just along the ceiling? Right now the ceiling is finished drywall about 9' high and insulated, so it would require cutting a bunch of holes for the drops. That is probably the biggest down side. Its a stand alone shop, and I built it with garage doors, so it will probably always be a shop or a garage. I expect in a few years my wife and I will be moving (down sizing) and -assuming I don't leave the system for the next guy- having a holey ceiling probably won't help resale value. Other negatives are the heat loss since the attic is unheated, and I guess in the event of a clog, clean out might be more difficult.
On the upside, running the main line in the attic means I wouldn't be obstructing lights or anything else. I don't use the attic for anything, so taking up the space isn't an issue.
Bottom line, I'm just trying to consider all my options. I've never set up a central D.C. before. What do you all think?
On the upside, running the main line in the attic means I wouldn't be obstructing lights or anything else. I don't use the attic for anything, so taking up the space isn't an issue.
Bottom line, I'm just trying to consider all my options. I've never set up a central D.C. before. What do you all think?