Which vacuum cleaner (Karcher MV2?)

[cropwell]

I know you have space limitations, but you could get one of those ash filter metal canisters with a clip on lid. I bought one for around a tenner from CPC. ALDI do them every so often. There was a thread about it a couple of years ago - search the forum for 'Ash can filter'. The cyclone I made was not very good and the one on Amazon you point to may be what I should be using.

I am wary of using vacuum cleaners as dust extractors as the motors are not designed for long periods of continuous operation, besides the buggers are noisy.

I am unfortunate in that I am allergic to domestic vacuum cleaners and cannot use them. I also have to keep out of the way when my wife is vacuuming. The condition is getting worse and is extending to most forms of household cleaning tasks.

Cheers,

Rob

[d4cnc]

Thanks for the tip.. I'm currently reading it now..
http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/6108-...ust-filter-%29


Is the ash can filter to be used with the dust commander too? Is it for giving another layer of filtering? I'll have a hunt around for some under 28cm tall...
EDIT: Possibly this 14l 23cmx23cm

[cropwell]

Thanks for the tip.. I'm currently reading it now..
http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/6108-...ust-filter-%29


Is the ash can filter to be used with the dust commander too? Is it for giving another layer of filtering? I'll have a hunt around for some under 28cm tall...
EDIT: Possibly this 14l 23cmx23cm

It was this one http://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d019...in_merch=true& but they are all generic Chinese.


The idea I had was to put a cyclone in the top of the ash can, it didn't really work as the dust did not settle enough and a lot went through to the main vac. I took all the gubbins out of the can i.e. the HEPA filter.

I still have the can and I will probably marry it up with a dust commander. My workshop has a Bosch Collecto vac, which is battered and about 20 years old, but refuses to die, but my tools are so deep in sawdust, it is like a bran tub trying to find anything.

Cheers,

Rob

[d4cnc]

Ah yes, if I had more height available that'd work great to have the dust commander on top..

I've found mixed posts on Henrys.. though one post in particular seems to be exactly what I had in mind.. (even hiding them under a table!)
http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/7981-...3045#post63045

That seems perfect for my needs.. and as I'm mostly aluminium, it'd work too for that would you say?

[komatias]

I have this one:
http://www.tesco.com/direct/earlex-w...r/204-6450.prd

Not sure who sells them now but I got is for around £55 from Tesco.

You can get a combination filter from tool station. It does not have large capacity and can be loud but works very well for the price.

[d4cnc]

Awesome. Choices choices choices..
the Earlex seems to have great reviews and also some that say they work great for CNC type work..
And cheaper than the Henry I saw.. although the Henry is smaller which is better for me...
Perhaps I'll toss a coin..!

[d4cnc]

I can't seem to find the Earlex anywhere, so think I'll go with the Henry. Not even sold on their own website..


One thought I've had though is I'll probably be using liquid lubricant for cutting aluminium.. is that going to affect the Henry? Or will the dust commander cyclone take care of that and no liquid will get in to the Henry?

[CommanderKenyon]

I'm using a wet n dry vac from wickes works realy well and was only 40 quid , I 3d printed a dust boot I found on thingiverse it works great, first thing I've made for my 6040

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:327156

[Tom J]

This one fits for purpose
https://www.averncleaningsupplies.co...vacuum-cleaner

[fkwoodcnc]

You are not going to consider using a professional industrial vacuum cleaner. I saw your connection. The vacuum does not have a better effect than household vacuum.