How does hose size relate to the tonnage of material to be moved?
It takes air flow to move any material. The more air, the great the capacity to hold particles of material in suspension. To get the best performance, you need a proper “ratio” of air (CFM) to particles of material. If you use a small hose, it will restrict the air flow which will in turn restrict the amount of material that can be moved. To get the best production, use a hose size that can be easily handled by your men. Advantage SPS recommends using a 5″ hose. It’s not too big and not too small. The net tons-per-hour production is a balance between hose size and handlability. An 8″ hose can move a lot of material, BUT a human being can’t easily move an 8″ hose. Under actual jobsite conditions, a smaller hose will allow you people to actually move more material because they can more easily move the hose to the various piles and windrows. How long a hose will you normally use. The length of the hose will directly affect the level of friction, which will affect the level of vacuum that
