Turbulenz Ash Vac

[Holzstapel]

I saw one of these at Ocean State Job Lot last night for $59.99. The only information I was able to find online is here - http://www.mrpearl11.com/turbulenz-k-405-10-amp-ash-vacuum.html, which is also the only info on the box.

Anyone out there hear of this brand? If not, I'm thinking I might be the guinea pig for this vac.

 

[Babaganoosh]

Looks just like the power smith ash vacation. Probably same manufacturer. Go for it.

 

[Bad LP]

I'd go for it. My ash vac is the loudest POS on the planet but forget the brand. It was also a little more money than 60 bucks.

 

[Sprinter]

Just for my education only: How and for what do you guys use these vacs? A wood stove, or something else? I've never had the urge to do anything but use a straight blade shovel into a metal bucket (a wood stove). But maybe that's old school. What advantage do the special vacs have? Thanks.

 

[firefighterjake]

I mostly use mine at the end of the season when doing a good cleaning of the stove -- above the baffle, in the firebox, etc. . . . always several days after I have had my last fire.

In the past I also used it to clean up around the hearth . . . but mostly these days I use a small whisk broom.

 

[woodsmaster]

Just for my education only: How and for what do you guys use these vacs? A wood stove, or something else? I've never had the urge to do anything but use a straight blade shovel into a metal bucket (a wood stove). But maybe that's old school. What advantage do the special vacs have? Thanks.

never owned one, but when i had a wood stove in the house i would of loved to had one for sweeping up fly ash around the stove. they are designed so that is you get a hot ember it wont catch on fire.

 

[seaninnj]

Uh oh. Only one star on Amazon. Turbulenz K-405 10 Amp Ash Vacuum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CPJMG96/?tag=hearthamazon-20


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[SeanBB]

I use an indirect ashvac. That is, it does not have it's own motor you push your regular vacuum cleaner hose into it. It does have its own filter.
I only use it for small amounts that cannot be picked up with a shovel and I use it when I sweep the chimney. (see similar in link below):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ash-Can-with-Hepa-Filter-for-Vacuum-Cleaner-18L-/202025485348

 

[bholler]

never owned one, but when i had a wood stove in the house i would of loved to had one for sweeping up fly ash around the stove. they are designed so that is you get a hot ember it wont catch on fire.

No they will still catch fire. The filters are very flammable.

 

[BrotherBart]

It is just a rebadged Powersmith. I have two of them. The filters are made of fiberglass. But they ain't the most powerful suction around. I don't know what they are using that 10 amps for and I have no desire to suck hot embers into them to test flammability.

 

[Sodbuster]

Uh oh. Only one star on Amazon. Turbulenz K-405 10 Amp Ash Vacuum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CPJMG96/?tag=hearthamazon-20


Napoleon EPI3TN Majolica Brown

If you trust Amazon reviews anymore, there are a lot of better choices in the $50 range. I've never seen the need for one, We have an old retired canister floor vac with HEPA filter bag that does the job just fine.

 

[Chrisonthia]

I own one purchased at job lot as well. It’s a 40 gallon. It works great! Only problem is finding filters. I just found a 12” filter on eBay for 20.00. The secondary filter fell apart before first season was over. But the motor sucks real well. Anyone have suggestions on filters?