Downdraft fan size question

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IUCTX
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Downdraft fan size question

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I am trying to find the best type and size fan to exhaust the smoke/fumes/dust from my table. The table is 6x12 and has a v-shaped basin. Suspended halfway between the basin bottom and the cutting surface is a 7" ID steel pipe with 8ea 4" square 'ports'. There is only one outlet on the table located on one end. The table will be situated in my shop in such a way that the outlet of this pipe is 8' from the exterior wall, at 90 degrees from where I need to vent.

I have read good things about backward incline blowers. Any input on what size and type fan as well as connection methods will be much appreciated.

Thanks
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Re: Downdraft fan size quesion

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Man I don't have any suggestion on a fan for you but holy crap man that is a sick build! So well thought out and executed. Well done :Like :Like
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Re: Downdraft fan size quesion

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cuttinparts wrote: Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:24 am So well thought out and executed.
Except for the exhaust fan part! :HaHa
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Re: Downdraft fan size quesion

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Lol, ya I suppose. Oh well when you find the right fan for the job this is going to be sick!
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Re: Downdraft fan size question

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Just curious IUCTX, were you able to find a fan that worked for your downdraft setup?
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Re: Downdraft fan size question

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rcummings54 wrote: Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:05 pm Just curious IUCTX, were you able to find a fan that worked for your downdraft setup?
Yes, I ended up going with this high pressure blower with a 5HP motor.
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