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  1. schenkp New Member

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    103 posts
    NorthEast
    I’m curious what kind of vacuum your use to clean your stove? I have not made the purchase yet and wanted to get some input on what to buy.
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  2. BubbRubb New Member

    joined: Dec 19, 2007
    265 posts
    Hagerstown, MD
    Shopvac with sheetrock filter (fine dust)
  3. schenkp New Member

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    103 posts
    NorthEast
    So you then wait until your stove is complete cooled off before cleaning it? I have seen ash vacuums but then seem kind of pricey....
  4. BubbRubb New Member

    joined: Dec 19, 2007
    265 posts
    Hagerstown, MD
    Exactly. That is the one trade-off. Spend $200+ and suck out the hot ashes or wait until they are cooled to use the shop vac. I wait ~ 30 minutes and have never had a problem. The fly ash is nearly burnt anyway. It is the stuff in the burn pot that you have to watch out for.
  5. schenkp New Member

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    103 posts
    NorthEast
    Got ya thanks for your reply I already have a Ridgeway wet vac with a sheetrock filter also.... might just use it as well. I think i just have to get a brisol extension peice and im good to go.

    Thanks agian.
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