Bill Pentz recommends placing blast gates as close to the wye as possible: "The best place to put your blast gates is next to the wyes off your main line up high. The more open pipe or hose you leave exposed between the main run and the blast gate, the more resistance it causes." (Link)
A member of another forum claims just the opposite: "Put your blast gates next to the machine/where easiest to reach. A drop with a closed blast gate at the tool end is invisible to the system- absolutely no impact on SP or CFM. No need to put the blast gates near the main." (Link)
Assuming either location is easy to use and neither present a problem for using, what do members of the Clear Vue Forum believe to be the best location for optimal system performance?
A member of another forum claims just the opposite: "Put your blast gates next to the machine/where easiest to reach. A drop with a closed blast gate at the tool end is invisible to the system- absolutely no impact on SP or CFM. No need to put the blast gates near the main." (Link)
Assuming either location is easy to use and neither present a problem for using, what do members of the Clear Vue Forum believe to be the best location for optimal system performance?