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Adapting down for the leaf blower trick? What do you use to connect to the venting?

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  1. don2222

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    Hello

    Just got a Toro Comercial grade leaf blower. 420 CFM

    What do you use to adapt the approx 4.5" vacuum tube down to 4" or 3" pellet venting?
     

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    I used a piece of 4" class b vent for my Selkirk DT. Sorry no pics. I might get one tomorrow.

    Edit- just looked at my dealers website, here's the setup they sell.

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    I believe the adapter is just a 4" to 3" drain tile reducer.
     
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    I put some drainage in my yard lat year and i used several of them. You are right,4 to 3 adapter for the black flexible drain pipe.:)
     
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    I cut the vacuum end down until I could fit a 4"-3" PVC reducer. The 3" slips on the end of a 3" vent, and on 4" vent it goes inside the vent. Then I seal it up with a few wraps of duct tape.

    I will get a pic later this evening.
     
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    Thanks Dexter

    Pics would be nice.
     
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    I cut the intake portion down until the 4" end of the 4"-3" reducer fit snug. Then I smeared and secured it with Liquid Nails. Been on there for 3 years and it ain't coming off!

    I have a Troy Bilt 240 MPH/450 CFM unit. Works as advertised ;)

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    Nice setup Dexter! Thanks for your pics! That is a powerful blower!
     
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    I have a straight horizontal exhaust. I hook the leafblower to it using dryer vent to get me away from the house. Its held on by aluminum tape......works nice
     
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    I have the same Toro blower/vac as Smoke. Take the term cap off and use a 90 elbow and some duct tape. 2 minute set-up.
     
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    go to plumbing dept. and buy a rubber Fernco coupler. the come in about every size combination. slide it on and tighten the clamps down, done. I know they have 4.5 x 3, I have some on the shelf in the warehouse.
     
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    Nice! Looks like that thing has blown some ash :)
     
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    Little bit ;)
     
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