building roots blower vacuum

[Integrity.PSI]

I am building a vacuum reclaim unit with a Roots 36. Has anyone built one of these before? I have a couple of questions:
1. Do I need to plumb the exhaust side?
2. What kind of relief valve do I need for the holding tank? Where do I get it?

Thanks,
Scott

[Russ Johnson]

1. You'd better plumb the discharge...through a muffler. Those things are screaming loud without one.

2. Most relief valves are a steel drum bung with holes drilled in it, a long bolt, a large disc of rubber and a disc of metal, a spring, and a wing nut. Many are plumbed in at the blower with a tee. I've got an old carpet cleaner out back...I'll see if it still has one on it.

[Scott Stone]

I have a fury system. I will try and get some up close and personal pictures of it, though I do not want to take anything apart...

And yes, you do need hearing protection when these things are running.

[Russ Johnson]

Originally Posted by Russ Johnson

I'll see if it still has one on it.

It's gone...must've sold it a while ago.

[Russ Johnson]

Originally Posted by Integrity.PSI

2. What kind of relief valve do I need for the holding tank? Where do I get it?

Thanks,
Scott

Call Vic at Cleaning Technologies in Roswell, GA 800-438-9347. $41.50

[Integrity.PSI]

Originally Posted by Russ Johnson

Call Vic at Cleaning Technologies in Roswell, GA 800-438-9347. $41.50

Thanks Russ,

I'll get with Vic. I have his email address. I should have thought about that.
I should be able to get a silencer from him as well.

Thanks,
Scott