A few weeks ago I posted here asking for some advice about a pellet transport system. I need to store them in bags in my basement, and the stove is on my main floor. PITA hauling bags up the stairs all winter. So, lazy-engineer-me took over and I got a lot of great advice from you guys.
My goal was to suck pellets up from a mass storage bag in my basement vertically about 12 feet into a bucket next to the stove that I could then easily dump into the hopper. I've assembled this cheap vertical transport system that's effective and a hoot to watch.
Album here.
Parts:
My goal was to suck pellets up from a mass storage bag in my basement vertically about 12 feet into a bucket next to the stove that I could then easily dump into the hopper. I've assembled this cheap vertical transport system that's effective and a hoot to watch.
Album here.
Parts:
- Kanaflex 2.5" ID vacuum hose. Before anyone asks, it's grounded. No static. And it won't buckle under pressure. (15ft at $60)
- Shop Vac 6.5HP wet/dry vac ($120)
- Dust Deputy cyclonic filter kit with 5-gal buckets ($100)
- FIBC bag, waterproof ($15)
- 2.75" hole borer with arbor ($50)
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