Dead shopvac

mgbbob · Post by **mgbbob** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:48 pm

Hi folks,

My old 10 gallon shop vac died. I have a bigger, better, badder one so it is time for good by or repurpose.

I think I saw something on coverting one into a seperator for a shop vac. Any links or ideas?

Bob

terrydowning · Post by **terrydowning** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:10 pm

I tried with an old dead one and it just didn't work for me.

It's worth a try though.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:23 pm

I tried to use the container like a 'dust deputy' also. The inlet just did not lend itself to that working, but it does work as a large particle pre-separator.

I intend to modify it in the hopes of improving it.

I think it is worth the effort to try.

Even 'as is' it slows down the filling up of the DC bag and is way easier to empty.

I removed the defunct motor etc and replaced it with a circular plate with a 2" +- hole. Turned the hole with a slight taper for a snug hose fit.

In any event, the 'barrel' with casters is not something I would just discard.

mgbbob · Post by **mgbbob** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:34 pm

That is what I thought.