Separator Lid Question

[Mortimer Schnerd, RN]

My Penn State dust collector got delivered and I find I'm going to have to visit the local supply house for various fittings despite ordering an accessories kit. One of the things that did come was a separator lid for a 30 gallon trash can. I went to the borg today and bought a 31 gallon can and I found the lid is too large.

How snug does this thing need to be? Should I take the lid with me to the borg and try to find a tighter fit? Or do people add foam tape around the trash can rim to aid in sealing?

I've got a four day period coming up next week when I can attack the problem. I would like to get my system up and running by then. Ideas?

[Tom]

Mort wrote:>My Penn State dust collector got delivered and I find I'm going to have to

Mine came with a foam strip around the inside of the lid. Got it at Woodcraft. Yours didn't? I'd bet that if you stick on some closed cell foam tape, and apply the vacuum, it'll tighten right up. Tom Work at your leisure!

[FEngelman]

put the vacuum to it, and don't worry....my problem was that the can crushed, I finally made a wooden barrel to fit it....signed....someone with way too much time on his hands......LOL

[GerryG]