Really Dumb Here

iCurevegans

Cleaned the Large yesterday . . . Didn't check the coals.  

WeberWho

Mistakes are your best learning tool for next time.  I'm glad it wasn't worse.  Laugh it off and check the drawer for some duct tape! You don't even need to take the top off now to clean it out.  I like your thinking!

grege345

How long did it rest before you took the vac to it?

lousubcap

Dodged a bullet.  Good lesson relearned.  Thanks for posting to remind others.

Jeepster47

Opps ...

badinfluence

Yep I agree. Pretty dumb move. Thank god it didn't turn out worse.

iCurevegans

grege345 said:

How long did it rest before you took the vac to it?

I let it rest for about 8 hours.  Definitely not long enough.  It's usually 24+ before I'll use the vac.  I was in spring cleaning mode.  WeberWho? said:

Mistakes are your best learning tool for next time.  I'm glad it wasn't worse.  Laugh it off and check the drawer for some duct tape! You don't even need to take the top off now to clean it out.  I like your thinking!

I thought about the duct tape, but maybe it's time for a shiny new vac with enough HP to take the paint off the walls.    I have also used it to clean up water so the duct tape may be a concern.  

johnkitchens

A shop van can be easily replaced. This could have been so much worse. I am sure you will never make that mistake again. 

Jeepster47

If you want the BGE of shop vacs, then look at the Fein vacs.  They have a strong vacuum even with HEPA level filtration.  Plus, they are quiet enough that you can converse while they're running.  Do have a defibrillator standing by when you see the price though.

NPHuskerFL

Yep. Shop vac user here. I ALWAYS wait to vac out until the next usage which is normally at least 24hrs later. Lessen learned at minimal casualties. Glad nobody was injured. 

iCurevegans

Jeepster47 said:

If you want the BGE of shop vacs, then look at the Fein vacs.  They have a strong vacuum even with HEPA level filtration.  Plus, they are quiet enough that you can converse while they're running.  Do have a defibrillator standing by when you see the price though.

Wow.  A little steep, but it may simply be "necessary."    

poster

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/cleva-ash-vacuum-with-pellet-stove-kit-7-pc-1997639p.html#.VUeSfmd0yUk

Anyone ever try one of these? id imagine its a bit heat proof

poster

nevermind it says cold ash. reviews look great. lol

blasting

That blows, or should I say sucks.  Thanks for posting this reminder.

Any other damage to the vac, or just what you posted?  I think you can cut that out and silicone / glue an new piece of plastic over the hole.  Good as new, but now with some "character".  

iCurevegans

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blasting said:

That blows, or should I say sucks.  Thanks for posting this reminder.

Any other damage to the vac, or just what you posted?  I think you can cut that out and silicone / glue an new piece of plastic over the hole.  Good as new, but now with some "character".  

Sunday night is trash night.  I kept the motor but it smelled awful.  It's ok. I "need" a new vac with better attachment capabilities for my saw and sander.  If I spend enough time at Lowe's I might find a table saw to go with it.