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Author Topic: Rig a shop vac to pull out ash?  (Read 3293 times)

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Rig a shop vac to pull out ash?
« on: December 12, 2018, 02:13:40 PM »

Rig a shop vac to pull out ash.....not hot...and I don't care if  the ash goes thu  the vac and sprays all over the yard...help me out u guys !  8)

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Re: Rig a shop vac to pull out ash?
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2018, 02:59:28 PM »

I'm not sure why, but I won't ask.  As far as the shop vac capabilities....why not?  Go for it!  Ash can't be any worse on a shop vac than drywall dust. 
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Re: Rig a shop vac to pull out ash?
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2018, 06:25:01 PM »

The filter clogs up pretty fast.  IIRC, there are actual ash vacuums out there. 



https://www.homedepot.com/p/PowerSmith-10-Amp-3-Gal-Ash-Vacuum-PAVC101/203656953
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Re: Rig a shop vac to pull out ash?
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2018, 06:40:30 PM »

The filter clogs up pretty fast.  IIRC, there are actual ash vacuums out there. 



https://www.homedepot.com/p/PowerSmith-10-Amp-3-Gal-Ash-Vacuum-PAVC101/203656953

I have one of those ash vacs from Home Depot and the filter clogs rather quickly thus needing regular cleaning.  Roger 
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Re: Rig a shop vac to pull out ash?
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2018, 07:17:39 PM »

I've been using a shovel all these years.  You need it "that" clean...?
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Re: Rig a shop vac to pull out ash?
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2018, 07:32:31 PM »

I bought an ash vac and it clogs really fast. I think they are meant to be used indoors where they need a real fine filter. I am guessing a regular shopvac would work better.

In the past I have used a 50' roll of 3" drain tile and a handheld leaf blower/vac attached to the other end. It is a little bulky to use and store but you can really suck a lot of ashes fast. Just put downwind.  ;D

Also want to make sure the fire is out completely. Any coals that aren't completely dead will light up from the air. If it is really dry out I would then it probably would not be a good idea either.
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Re: Rig a shop vac to pull out ash?
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2018, 07:50:48 PM »

Another thing to mention, if you do the leaf vac thing, leave the drain tile outside for a few days is not a bad idea, If there is a live coal lodged in it you don't want to burn down a building.
I would probably do the same if you used a shop vac, especially if it is made of plastic.
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Re: Rig a shop vac to pull out ash?
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2018, 08:04:03 AM »

Get a drywall bag filter and install it in the shop vac. And like what has been pointed out, only use when the stove is cold.
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Re: Rig a shop vac to pull out ash?
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2018, 09:40:54 AM »

Get a drywall bag filter and install it in the shop vac. And like what has been pointed out, only use when the stove is cold.
That's exactly what I was going to say.
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