If You Were Building A Closed Loop?

[dabarino]

I'm building a smaller scalable closed loop system and I'm stuck between my collection pot tube size. Everything is coming from best value vacs in Canada. I was looking at either a 4" or 6" pot with splatter platters on either. The 4" would be a 4"x8" spool with splatter platter and a pre Fab lid( gauge and valve included). The 6" would be a 6"x6"spool with splatter platter and pre fab lid.

The 4" has a volume of 125 ci
The 6" has a volume of 226 ci

I plan to mostly use a 1.5" x 24" dewaxing spool and would like the option to hook up a 1.5" x 12" or 2 on to it. I'm not sure if the 4" will be big enough but it's a fair bit cheaper to use 4" stuff then 6". Can I get away with using 4" tube instead of 6"?

 

[Graywolf]

The more surface area, the faster the recovery. I would go with at least a 6"

 

[dabarino]

I didn't know that, 6" it is then. As always graywolf thanks for the help it is much appreciated.

 

[dabarino]

@Graywolf would the same principals apply for my recovery tank? I plan on getting a 30# tank is that a good size. Even thought it probably won't ever be full.

 

[Graywolf]

Yes, I use a 50# tank for the same reason..

 

[dabarino]

Cheers man I'm gunna order it today.

 

[dabarino]

After quite a few delays I finally got it in the mail yesterday.. I saved well over a grand by buying the parts and building it my self.. I lost the warranty and the system wasn't tested before I got but there's not many parts that can break and the ones that can are pretty cheap and I have gas leak detector to run my own system leak tests.. so far works great I love it!