Thread: Shop vac vs mini cyclone

Planetjag in the simplest way I can put it. ||||| yes |||| a cyclone is better not only for removal of waste but also your health. There are heaps of other threads on this subject and other web sites.

Steve

For what it's worth, I set up a 60 litre drum with an old vacuum cleaner by inserting 2 tubes into the top of a 60 litre drum.
The inlet tube was fitted through the lid and ended about a quarter of the distance from the top of the drum. The 'sucker' tube was fitted to the opposite side and level with the top.
It worked well and cost me about $5.00 for the plumbing and the vacuum cleaner was out of service, but was ideal for the job.
A 20 litre drum would be even more efficient.....maybe? The advantage in using the 60 litre drum was that the lid could be removed for emptying, and then sealed tight using the lid clamp.
I will attempt to draw a plan if you would like. Let me know and I'll have a go.

Sorry about that Jonathan had to run out and save the dog from getting run over by a car that was already parked (Irish Red Setter iq is negative i think) see wayne davy's web site it will answer some may all of your questions/concerns.

Steve

This is a work of art. I hope it comes out ok because it is in 'paint'.
Good luck.

to small to see toyboy

See how this goes.
I'm still trying to figure all this stuff out.

I took liberty and enlarged the picture but the writing is too fuzzy
Wolffie

Toyboy, try cutting out the the rest of the page or while your in paint drag the bottom right corner up diagonally so that the diagram fills the whole page, that should then allow you to post a bigger picture.

Here goes version 673.

Thanks for the advice everyone.
SWMBO thinks I'm an idiot too.
If this doesn't work, it's SWMBO's fault.

Originally Posted by Toyboy

Thanks for the advice everyone.
SWMBO thinks I'm an idiot too.
If this doesn't work, it's SWMBO's fault.

This always

With straight in and straight out connections you lose too much pressure, also using filters just clog up, this is the dissadvantage of the Triton dust bucket. If you are after a simple bucket type solution, try searching for Sturdee's DC bucket, it uses cyclonic theory that works a lot better.

Alternatively, do a propper search on cyclones and DC systems, they are worth the read.

Originally Posted by planetjag

So here's the question: Aside from cost, and the pleasure of making it yourself, is a home made mini cyclone hooked to an old vac better in performance than a $100 shop vac?

A mini cyclone and any old vac is better than a shop vac, but a mini cyclone with a shopvac motor is perfect.

The lonk to my mini cyclone made fro a Triton dust bucket is here and there is also a video available showing how to build it.

You don't need to use a Triton dust bucket as they can easily be made from a few old paint tins as others have posted.


Peter.

Thanks everyone for all the feedback. I had been looking at Sturdee's plans and think I will have a go at making one. Although I still need to decide whether to still spring for the shop vac for the added level of performance. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Whereabouts do people tend to get vacuum hoses for making up these rigs? Is it just a matter of scrounging hard waste collections, or can they be bought cheaply?

jonathan