Should I buy the clamp also, or will the vacuum suction be enough?
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Nancy I bought the one with clamp included and very glad I did. It takes a while to learn how to adjust the peeling but works great for slicing and coring. Doesn't take too long to have enough apples ready for a pie or even an apple crisp as I just made.
1487930
I received a clamp in the package; I don't think it would be a separate purchase. The suction depends on your countertop. It did not do well on granite (which is not a perfectly smooth surface.)
1487931
The suction device works very well as long as you have it attached to a smooth surface. I've cored and peeled a whole crate of apples at a time and it held tight during that job.
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I received a clamp in the package; I don't think it would be a separate purchase.The suction depends on your countertop. It did not do well on granite (which is not a perfectly smooth surface.)
1487933
I don't have the clamp. I peeled etc the entire bushel of apples and the suction cup slipped once on my laminate counter top that had gotten somewhat juicy. I simply resecured it and everything was fine. I heartily recommend this amazing little device!
1313855
Depends. On zero clearance jobs, the fence suction still comes in handy. Otherwise, the fence dust port didn't see much use, (at least for me and I own both the incra fence and cleansweep).
2052639
I have read that some folks have found extension tubes that can make the reach longer, but nothing's available through Black & Decker directly. The attachments that come with it have little notches that lock in with a clip when they're on, but if you get something that will be a tight friction-fit I would imagine it would work. On another note, although the suction is great for a little hand vacuum, it's not comparable to my upright stick vacuum or canister vac. It would still be fine for little jobs though.
721956
I use a Shop Vac to provide the suction. On both the inlet side and the suction side, I use a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" rubber coupling with appropriate hose clamps. Works just fine.
1172581
Yes, provided you have the ThriftyVac Check Valve Adapter. However, you can get a much stronger vacuum using the manual pump that comes with the ThriftyVac system, and you would not need an adapter.
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As long as you have a hose or attachment with a plain, flat, round end (to fit against the valve opening) you're good to go. You remove a small cap from the valve, then open it something like 1/2-3/4 of the way, turn on the vac and apply the end of your vacuum hose (or tube) to othe valve and hold it flat - you do need to slightly lift the valve as you do his, so the air circulates properly. But after a couple of tries, it's easy.
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You will need clamps. But read reviews for product before you buy. Just sayin'
112709
I have this GUV and it seems to be fine and works with any shop vac or standard 1-1/4" attachments. If you want them snugger, add a thin piece of tape to the end.
1540210
With my experience with this vacuum, the handle was never strong enough no matter what I did. Check to see if it is clogged at the bottom if the hose where it connects to the bottom of the vacuum (near the bristles). Mine always clogged there.
733266
A 1/4 or 3/8 drill or screw driver should be no problem. An industrial strength 1/2 drill or 3/4 HP drill press would probably be too much. With a vacuum cleaner it would depend on the size and horsepower. This is a 1000 watt generator--about 8 amps of power. any motor that draws more than 8 amps starting current would be too much load.
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A vacuum cleaner worked fine for me. If you need more power, the Black & Decker pump is good.
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You will need to purchase a wall suction holder. That's what we did. Worked great.
877296
It seem to me from all the comments each one is different. So u would be taking a chance of getting one that fits ur need. But the clamp is very strong Rite grip n very heavy.
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You can use either yellow house to hook up to the vacuum pump. One will be the larger size which is great and pulls a vacuum much faster. The other is the same size that is on an AC condenser
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A shop vac nozzle is possibly too large, and there might be too strong of a suction for it to be effective. I can't say for sure, as I only use my regular vacuum on mine.
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I think you would be better off to put a suction diverter in your hose. Check out a Sears canister vac - they all have them on the handle.
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hi brooke, i would think that the vacuum will do the job with its powerful brush, but the capacity is fairly small, may be a little more than a large cup. you can not go wrong with it, being it is so cheap.