Central Vacuum Producer CFM & Manifold Sizing Solver

Model multi-stage centrifugal vacuum producer horsepower, simultaneous peak user CFM airflow, PVC header pipe velocity dynamics, and water column inches of lift.

⚙️ Vacuum Drops & Piping Manifold

Peak Simultaneous Users

Trunk Header Length (Ft)

PVC Pipe Diameter

Target Lift (Inches H2O)

📊 Airflow Dynamics & Motor Horsepower

Recommended Producer Motor

20 HP

Total Airflow 920 CFM

Pipe Velocity 4,685 FPM

Friction Drop 0.7" H2O

Airflow Demand 920 CFM total airflow for 8 simultaneous users (115 CFM/hose)

Pipe Air Velocity 4,685 FPM pipe velocity in 6" Schedule 40 PVC header

Central Vacuum Turbine 20 HP multi-stage turbine producer (95.7" total lift)