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That is what I was afraid of. I assume that there is an ideal ratio of inlet diameter to impeller diameter and given the size of the one that is on the HF, I wast sure of 5" was the max...

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I will probably just install the thien baffle and leave it alone at 5" until it breaks and/or I can justify a mobile 3hp cyclone.

I am considering opening up the inlet on my HF dc to a 6" inlet but I am concerned that at this size it might be too big for this machine.  Has anyone tried this and is there any cfm data to proofs that it moved more air?

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Thanks!

So even in that environment the 1/8" will work, nice.

I am new here but as anyone who has done any research on how to improve the DC on a HF machine I am well aware of this site.

I am getting ready to make a Thein lid to be installed below my Wynn filter in my 2hp HF dc.  That said, is there an ideal thickness (and thus material type) for the separator used in this location?  Is thinner or thicker better?  Also, is the an ideal cross-sectional shape for the separator disk such as a trapezoid, to facilitate smoother airflow up into the filter?

Thanks in advance.