SGTFDA Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I have a 2500 watt generator and several shop vacs. I did see a fellow using that set up to vacuum dirt in a wash out of the bedrock. The vacuum's I have come with a paper filter and a foam one. I was thinking of the foam filter and I can rinse it out during the clean up. Or should I use a filter at all. Anyone use this set up?Any pointers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandrailer Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 it should work fine with just the foam filter, just bang it out to clean it. i use a homemade one out of a leaf blower and it does fine with no filter i even use it to clean bedrock under water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fsbirdhouse Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 it should work fine with just the foam filter, just bang it out to clean it. i use a homemade one out of a leaf blower and it does fine with no filter i even use it to clean bedrock under water.Sandrailer,How do you have the gas vac set up to use with vacuuming in the water?Are you using a standard leaf blower set-up and drawing (some of) the water thru the blower, or are you using a Y set-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sandrailer Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Im just using it with normal set up but i have a smaller dia hose for the water set up I think its 1" inch great for snipping. It can suck a golf ball through a garden hose hahahahah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fsbirdhouse Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Then you haven't had a problem sucking water (At least some spray) thru the impeller of the leaf blower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandrailer Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 no problem not much water spray comes out only when it tips over on me. run then dump it out when full. You will know when its full when lots of water shoots out.remember to use a smaller hose for snipping or you wont get enough suction.I dont use mine for dredging just snipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp90macs Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Has any body try one of the cyclone dust colector add-on like the ones used in woodshops? To save the inpelor on a leaf blower, or the foam filter on a shop vac.More Au to you, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 SGTFDA, A filter of any kind would clog up in a matter of seconds. Please dont use a filter man, unless you want to spend the day cleaning filters for no reason.The setup you want to use is fine but a Gas Vacuum is much more practical, and you can take it on a hike.Catch ya later.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Very simple to figure out-you want the MOST CFM with the least amount of amps/wattage draw on your generator and your good to go from there. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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