Aqua Vac Multisystem 3000 for dust extraction

[davidpbo]

I have been using my old Aqua Vac Multisystem 3000 for dust extraction whilst sanding off several coats of antifouling.

It seemed to be distributing the dust rather than collecting it and I changed the filter which improved the situation markedly I thought. However these filters (there is only one) clog easily with this dust and plaster dust. I clean them with a paint brush fairly gently and they seem to loose their effectiveness. I think it is a paper filter, there is a foam one available but I have never used this, does anyone have any experience.

Does anyone else use one of these or vacuum with similar single filters?
Do you experience the same?
Can anyone recommend a better quality filter ideally washable?
Or, another make of unit which ideally will do dust extraction, workshop vacuum duties and wet vacuuming.

I am aware of Fein, Festool and the like but would like to find a more economical solution if possible.

 

[nigelmercier]

Get at least two filters, you can wash them with a hose if you are careful.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000SQGHXA/dolcetto-21

 

[davidpbo]

I have tried that in the past but they seem to let dust past far more than a new filters.

Thank you for the link but the filters I use are the older variety without the locking knob,
not that that makes any difference to the filter material.

 

[Deleted member 36384]

I had this issue and discovered a crack around the drum. When the machine was running it would blow fine dust out the crack. The crack was not that evident as it appeared to be in a plastic seam around the drum near where it starts to narrow at the top. Carpet tape sorted that out. I beat the filter and brush it to remove the dirt, its over 20 years old now bit still works.

Triton make an in line filter bucket thing that sits between the tool and the suction device. It's inexpensive. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Triton-DCA300-Dust-Collection-Bucket/dp/B002QS1LMU Looking at the reviews everyone who buys it is experiencing the same problem as you/me.

 

[nigelmercier]

Thank you for the link but the filters I use are the older variety without the locking knob,
not that that makes any difference to the filter material.

Perhaps this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001PQF6O8/dolcetto-21

I've used these for fairly fine dust, but the secret is to put the device outside with a long hose. Otherwise you are looking for a HEPA device.

 

[GrahamM376]

My Aquavac Super 30 uses the same type of filter - http://www.dustbag.co.uk/?i=677&utm...campaign=rss&gclid=CMv81Ia927YCFbMbtAod7HwAwg - and when clogged with fine dust I put it in a bin liner and tap it against the wall. Clears it much better than brushing. Anyone have a source for new hoses, I need a new thin one but can't find anyone with stock. May have to buy a new vac

 

[davidpbo]

Perhaps this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001PQF6O8/dolcetto-21

I've used these for fairly fine dust, but the secret is to put the device outside with a long hose. Otherwise you are looking for a HEPA device.

Anyone got a 30m hose? tis in a barn. I suspect the suck would suck.

Actually on a more serious note, can you buy an in line socket that turns the vacuum on when the sander starts? I know you can buy dust extractors with that facility. I did experiment with those adaptor plugs for computers that the energy cos. were giving away that switched on peripheral equipment after the main PC was switched on but the delay was too long.

 

[nigelmercier]

Actually on a more serious note, can you buy an in line socket that turns the vacuum on when the sander starts? ...

If the TV/PC type doesn't work you could get one of these:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004B9TK48/dolcetto-21