OK to extend sides below baffle?

[guy48065]

I want to build a tophat separator to sit on a Brute trashcan.  I plan to attach a ring to the outside of the separator sleeve to rest on the rim of the can and for strength I'd like to place the baffle inside the sleeve at the same height as the outer ring & secure with screws through all.  Is there any downside to positioning the baffle up inside the sleeve a few inches?  I think this would be a lot easier than trying to size & place the baffle at an exact spot (touching) inside a tapered trashcan.

[alan m]

i dont see any problems with doing that. if any thing it will give you gains. as you said the baffle will be better sealed to the  side of the top hat than to the trash can

[phil (admin)]

Alan is correct.