Has any one use to scoop ash out of a firebox stove? Thx
1444122
No, but it is a large, heavy-duty scoop that I use to scoop charcoal out of a 20 lb bag and should do a fine job on a firebox or fireplace.
1444123
I have not used it for that purpose, but it would probably work. I use mine to scoop rice coal and it is great for that. The bottom is rounded, not flat, so it would likely not get the stove perfectly clean.
358077
You can. We did for a while, you just have to shake it or stir pellets around to get the "sawdust" to drop through to the tray. It overflows very quickly -- would work great if the box had a deep tray to catch the used pieces. We went back to the original pretty soon after, just wasn't worth the mess.
697270
Yes, although we did order a better filter since we are using this for cleaning out our pellet stove. Better filter cleans out the ashes without having to wrap the filter that comes with the vacuum.
912350
Directions on the container say, "For open burning fireplaces, this product or Rutland Soot Sweep Soot Remover may be used". That being said, I would want to avoid the fumes as much as possible if it were my open stove.
884634
I use Vacmaster VDBT 3.2-Gallon Standard Dust Filter Bag, 3-Pack with this vac to clean fireplace ashes, and it works great.
1372168
I throw a scoop of it in on hot coals, close the door & let it sit for a few mins. Then build my fire as usual. It doesn't take alot, just 1 scoop every 3 or 4 fires....seems to work great.
723628
use the scoop and put on a hot fire,preferably a bed of red hot coals, works great for myself. RCM
1867497
I bought felt gasket for it...on Amazon I think. I haven't put on yet, but it has adhesive and you can cut to fit your needs. The firebox has a removeable pan that hold the coals, it is easily removable to dispose of ashes.
1372170
Yes I use about three scoops this stuff is great. Just make sure you have a hot fire then put it on top of the wood in the stove. Also this was not a dumb question thanks for asking and have a great day
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I can't say for sure since I've never tried that, but I think it will blow some of the ash out of the bag (and possibly into your face). I know when I suck up leaves in the dirt, it blows the fine dirt out through the mesh bag. I love this blower/vacuum, but it might not be what you're wanting. Maybe try a wet/dry vac? Home Depot has a cool little one that goes over their 5 gal orange "Homer" buckets, it's called the Bucket Head... it's really neat and would work for bbq ash, I'm sure.
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In my opinion, ABSOLUTELY! Not only does it catch the ash but it keeps hit embers from becoming airborne. My old weber had the only the ash tray, that got pretty scary when grilling in the wind. If/when I have to replace this kettle, the replacement will have the ash catcher. Hope this helps.
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I don't use the baskets - no reason not to just habit most likely. I fill a charcoal chimney positioned over the gas flame and then dump once lit. I can them move coals where I want them. Cheers!
507628
I just use the pail. Once there is no "fire" i just dump the pail into a heavy duty trash bag and discard it.
2262123
Do it all the time to keep vents clear during cooking. I would not recommend emptying the collector bucket while you were cooking because that can scatter ash a bit; but clearing ash from the lower part of the kettle into the collector while cooking is absolutely no problem.
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Hi Gerald, I think the product would work well as a prefilter for hot embers. Cheers, Andy
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You can make small dust pan from hard papers and used it , some times I wash the grill and thats how I dump the ash and if I dont then I made me a paper dust pan
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Lorim: I have what they call in the stone trade an "Ogee with an apron," which is similar to a bull nose. I have no problems using my scrap trap. I usually move my cutting board slightly over the edge of the counter and I can just scrape garbage right into my scrap trap. I have also just scraped the garbage without moving the cutting board and it works. For the price it's worth a try and I think you will absolutely love it.