Ash Vacuum Cleaner

[djhope]

Hi all,
My old vacuum cleaner which I used in the shed for many years has passed away and gone to the scrap yard.
I'm looking for a new suitable vacuum for using when doing general DIY and found the Ash Vacuum Cleaner (Warmlite WL28005A) which looked perfect and at a good price.
My question is, is this type of vacuum cleaner suitable for my purpose?
My wife has put the 'Henry' under lock and key.

Thanks

David

 

[foxhole]

Its a general purpose vacuum and being metal is suitable for ash as it does not melt if you suck up hot ash.

 

[TheVictorian]

Personally if the wife won't let you use a Henry then I'd get another Henry!

 

[djhope]

Personally if the wife won't let you use a Henry then I'd get another Henry!

Hi,
Thanks for the reply. Under normal conditions I would but it comes down to cost.
Any thoughts on the Ash Vacuum??

David

 

[TheVictorian]

I havent used one so can't comment.

Long term I suspect the Henry is still the best bet as they don't break and if there is a problem you can repair rather than replace. Bags are also cheap and freely available.

 

[djhope]

I havent used one so can't comment.

Long term I suspect the Henry is still the best bet as they don't break and if there is a problem you can repair rather than replace. Bags are also cheap and freely available.

Thanks for your reply.
I would love to have another Henry but my budget won't allow me to spend that much.
The ash vacuum sounds like a solid machine that would take the odd knock or two.

Thank you again for all your replies.

David

 

[Newboy]

Try the unpowered version - put vacuum nozzle from existing vac into this and it collects the ash but doesn't damage your existing vac.

We use a version for workshop cleaning - all the screws and nails end up in the can not the extractor

http://www.euroheat.co.uk/Home/Ash-Vacuumsrn.html