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Greatbear
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Definitely hit or miss, since so much of what Costco sells like this always seems for a limited time. I did not see any Bissell garage vacs late last year at the local store, I was looking for a friend who was interested in one. Some items return after being out of stock, other times an equivalent replacement finds it's way in.
I'm installing my first blast cabinet and want to get a wall mounted shop vac as well. I'd really like to not have to swap hoses around all the time and leave the blast cabinet permanently hooked up and ready to go. Has anyone run a dual purpose setup with one of these?
I was thinking about putting in a nice wall mount shop vac and then plumbing it into some central vac lines like you use in your house and then putting a few ports around the garage. One by the cars with a long hose nearby, one by the media blaster and another by the work bench. I would still need to plug the blast cabinet into the wall mounted vac port each time unless I could find a slick way to block the port easily.
Would something like this work or am I better off just getting a small shop vac to dedicate to the blast cabinet and another one for the rest of the shop?
I was thinking about putting in a nice wall mount shop vac and then plumbing it into some central vac lines like you use in your house and then putting a few ports around the garage. One by the cars with a long hose nearby, one by the media blaster and another by the work bench. I would still need to plug the blast cabinet into the wall mounted vac port each time unless I could find a slick way to block the port easily.
Would something like this work or am I better off just getting a small shop vac to dedicate to the blast cabinet and another one for the rest of the shop?
djd99
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With such harsh conditions this vac will go through my advice would be to get a cheap shop vac that will do instead of the more expensive wall mounted vacs. Hell you can buy 3 small vacs to 1 wall vac. JMO
Thanks. That makes sense. I'll have to see where the exit port is on this Skat Blaster, but maybe it'll mount on the floor underneath. I could always put a dedicated power strip just for the blast cabinet light and the shop vac. Then I'll get both with one switch for quick on and off use.
Gr8dane...you'd really be wise to get a dedicated vacuum made for the cabinet. I have a TP cabinet and the vacuum that it came with. They also have a dust collector, but when I got my cabinet...the vac was what was available. It has a specialized, weighted bag. For the first time in 15 years I had to but a new bag last year.
Bob Heine
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Don't know if this is big enough but it mounts on the wall. Plenty of power and it doesn't take up a lot of room (less than a foot diameter). Could be mounted to the side of the blast cabinet with the supplied bracket.
They have larger models available as well:
http://www.shopvac.com/vacs/detail.asp?ID=174&HdnSource=index&StoreID=
They have larger models available as well:
http://www.shopvac.com/vacs/detail.asp?ID=174&HdnSource=index&StoreID=
djd99
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Great suggestion if you buy one from tip tools that's made for a sandblasting cabinet but you'll pay out the but for it, retails for 369.99, you can buy a hole bunch disposable shopvacs before even coming close to that number. My dads been using a cheap shop vac for 2 years now with his cabinet and it still works for 40 bucks.
If you have a disposable income tip make a very nice vac for your sandblasting cabinet but it's 369.00
http://www.tptools.com/p/2324,52_Vac-36-Vacuum-System.html
Vac 35 on sale for 199.00 Regular 269
http://www.tptools.com/p/2322,52_Vac-35-Vacuum-System.html
Also just noticed they sell a regular shop vac for 109.00 for your cabinet as well.
http://www.tptools.com/p/1471,15_Vacuum-Abrasive-Kit.html
I still say buy the cheap vac and be done with it. How many shop vacs can you buy for 200 bucks. If you get 2 or 3 years out of each one how long would it take to take 200 bucks....You might get even longer out of one if you don't use it much.
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The Vac-35 is $199. Well worth it in my opinion. I think mine started as this one many years ago and I did upgrade with all the HEPA filters and such as I just don't want to breathe this stuff or have it in the shop.
To each their own, why would you take a chance? The blast media is not something you want to breathe.
Finally, while I can't comment on how mcuh CFM these pull versus a regular shop vac...but the cabinet does stay nice and clear with the TP vac.
To each their own, why would you take a chance? The blast media is not something you want to breathe.
Finally, while I can't comment on how mcuh CFM these pull versus a regular shop vac...but the cabinet does stay nice and clear with the TP vac.
I too have the Costco Bissell pictured above; great vac. I have a Shop-Vac brand roll-around vacuum too...but I have found that I hate to pull out the Shop-Vac to do a quick cleanup. For example, when my 2 yo spills goldfish crackers in my truck, I would be picking up crumbs instead of dealing with the crappy hose and bulky size of the shop vac. Then, I tried a 1 gallon model, thinking it would be handy for little jobs like that, but found it too was a pain (and had a really cheap hose).
With the Bissell, which I've had for about a year now, I just grab the hose and turn it on. Really fast, good suction, works great. I find that I'm much more likely to actually vacuum up garage messes (or car messes) because it is so handy. That alone was worth the price of admission to me. I keep it by the door on my 2.5 car, and it'll reach the whole garage, plus part of the driveway (for cars). Couldn't be happier.
With the Bissell, which I've had for about a year now, I just grab the hose and turn it on. Really fast, good suction, works great. I find that I'm much more likely to actually vacuum up garage messes (or car messes) because it is so handy. That alone was worth the price of admission to me. I keep it by the door on my 2.5 car, and it'll reach the whole garage, plus part of the driveway (for cars). Couldn't be happier.
Lots of great points on the blast cabinet vacs. Since this is my first cabinet, I think I'm going to put it near the corner of the garage and hang a regular shop vac next to it for now. I'm going to leave sufficient room though for the TP model in case I decide to upgrade later. I had been looking at a little tabletop cabinet but came across a good deal on this TP model and decided it would be well worth it in the long run.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Greatbear
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I have a Skat 960 cabinet with a 176 dust collector, this has been going strong for about 15 years now. Previously I had an 888 'mini' cabinet with the Vac-34, I simply needed more room. Both the Vac-34 and the DC-176 are well designed for the sole purpose of removing dust from the cabinets, and both of these units have been upgraded from when I originally bought them to improve them even more. They recently came out with 'abrasive reclaimers' which sit between the cabinet and the dust collector. These allow the heavier reusable media to settle out on the way to the dust collector. They also help to minimize dust even more by reducing the load on the collector itself. One of these can be used in conjunction with a shop-vac dust collector to make it more efficient by reducing the amount of debris entering the vac and possibly overwhelming the filters.
http://www.tptools.com/dg/146_Abrasive-Blasting-Abrasive-Reclaimers.html
http://www.tptools.com/dg/146_Abrasive-Blasting-Abrasive-Reclaimers.html
Hip2u77
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Don't know if this is big enough but it mounts on the wall. Plenty of power and it doesn't take up a lot of room (less than a foot diameter). Could be mounted to the side of the blast cabinet with the supplied bracket.
I've also got this one. Though I think "plenty of power" is vastly overpraising it. I just used it over the weekend to vacuum up some lint when I changed the motor in a dryer. It was working great 'til I found that one thing that it would not pull all the way through the hose. . . a single 16g 1/4" solderless connector I replaced.
It's also been stopped in the past by a brad nail, and a 10-32 nut. Oh, and a drywall screw laughed at it.
IMO, it works ok if you're just picking up small shavings, grinder dust, floor mat dirt, etc.
When I need to vacuum bigger pieces of dirt, leaves, oil dry, etc., I still have to use my old 16 gallon Shop Vac.
It doesn't have enough power for what I need so 99% of the time it just collects dust. . . on top of it.
milkovich
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Hip2u77, there are other versions of the shop-vac hangup units. I have a 4.5 horse and it's pretty decent, however you're right, I have an industrial "shopvac" brand roll around vac and it'll **** birds out of the sky. The hang up isn't as strong. I believe it has to do with hose length. The longer the hose, the lower the suction (as it was explained to me). Any engineers want to elaborate?
Sidenote: Shopvac is still USA made (or at least it was a couple of years ago).
Sidenote: Shopvac is still USA made (or at least it was a couple of years ago).
DDLexus
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I searched for a good wall hanging vac too. It came down to the Bissell vs. Hoover GUV. The main reason i went with Bissell was that it is a WET and dry vac. The Hoover is DRY ONLY. Other than that, i think the power, tools, and mounting are nearly identical.
I replaced my 5 gal ShopVac with this Bissell. The ShopVac was a rolling model that only lasted about 2 years. Not bad for a $60 vac, but i didn't want to have to keep buying those things.
As another poster stated, the ease of use of a wall mounted vac is top notch. No more dragging a cord, wobbly vac, and hose around the garage or driveway. The 30 foot hose has plenty of length and has all the power I need to clean up the car, garage floors, and work benches. I found the best deals online (think i searched Amazon). Had mine for about 4 months. So far, so good.
I replaced my 5 gal ShopVac with this Bissell. The ShopVac was a rolling model that only lasted about 2 years. Not bad for a $60 vac, but i didn't want to have to keep buying those things.
As another poster stated, the ease of use of a wall mounted vac is top notch. No more dragging a cord, wobbly vac, and hose around the garage or driveway. The 30 foot hose has plenty of length and has all the power I need to clean up the car, garage floors, and work benches. I found the best deals online (think i searched Amazon). Had mine for about 4 months. So far, so good.
Bob Heine
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My mistake. Apparently someone else had the same opinion of this ShopVac HangUp -- I picked it up at a thrift store for $15. The previous owner thought the filter was permanent. A new filter made a huge difference. Of course, my other shop vacuum is an old 5-gallon Genie, which doesn't pick up much of anything and that's where my "plenty of power" comparison came from. I also didn't check on availability - Lowes no longer shows this vacuum on their site. I don't know much about vacuums so I'll just go tinker with my Corvette.I've also got this one. Though I think "plenty of power" is vastly overpraising it. I just used it over the weekend to vacuum up some lint when I changed the motor in a dryer. It was working great 'til I found that one thing that it would not pull all the way through the hose. . . a single 16g 1/4" solderless connector I replaced.
It's also been stopped in the past by a brad nail, and a 10-32 nut. Oh, and a drywall screw laughed at it.
IMO, it works ok if you're just picking up small shavings, grinder dust, floor mat dirt, etc.
When I need to vacuum bigger pieces of dirt, leaves, oil dry, etc., I still have to use my old 16 gallon Shop Vac.
It doesn't have enough power for what I need so 99% of the time it just collects dust. . . on top of it.
OP
Wow... you guys rule. Thanks. 
PassnThru
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Now that I have read through this thread I want a wall mounted shop vac. I don't know if I like you or hate you for that
djd99
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Now that I have read through this thread I want a wall mounted shop vac. I don't know if I like you or hate you for that
I have to agree I never even thought about one until Ryan opened this thread and now I want one.
So far I like the hoover the most it looks bulletproof.
skeletonizer
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I have the Shop-Vac HangUp PRO. Not sure if the half horse more than the "non" pro model is the key but mine ***** like crazy.
Made in the correct location.
Made in the correct location.
Furious D
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I bought the Shop-Vac hang up vac on Friday, Then took it back today because it smelled like smoke when I fired it up. This is the fourth Shop-Vac brand I have bought in ten years, 2 were DOA right out the box, one failed in the first three weeks and I still use the other.
I bought it because it was made in the USA, but with a 25% sucess rate I doubt I will be buying another.
Are any of the other vacs mentioned here made in the USA other than the Garage Vac?
I looked on Hoover and Bissels website but no info on origin.
I bought it because it was made in the USA, but with a 25% sucess rate I doubt I will be buying another.
Are any of the other vacs mentioned here made in the USA other than the Garage Vac?
I looked on Hoover and Bissels website but no info on origin.
vtx531
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According to HSN.com...
Bissel Garage Pro: Made In China
Hoover GUV: Made In Canada
I just bought a new Garage Pro on craigslist for $60 with the wall bracket missing. I haven't got to try it out yet. Too bad it is made in China.
Bissel Garage Pro: Made In China
Hoover GUV: Made In Canada
I just bought a new Garage Pro on craigslist for $60 with the wall bracket missing. I haven't got to try it out yet. Too bad it is made in China.
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dezigninmotion
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I just ordered my GarageVac today. I'll give a complete review once I get it and installed.
$237.00 shipped from FL to PA.
$237.00 shipped from FL to PA.
I just mounted my Metro Vac 'n Blo. I only had about a foot between two of the doors....so the vac had to be narrow.
This vacuum is amazing! I cannot believe the suction...especially with 24' of hose. It lifts the floor mats. It's also a great blower.
I am used to using the Ridged "box" vac...it works well...and it's wet/dry as well...but nothing like the suction this Metro makes. Oh yeah....made in USA too.
This vacuum is amazing! I cannot believe the suction...especially with 24' of hose. It lifts the floor mats. It's also a great blower.
I am used to using the Ridged "box" vac...it works well...and it's wet/dry as well...but nothing like the suction this Metro makes. Oh yeah....made in USA too.
