We would like to use this system for Glass Etching dust. What would you think of putting water in the bucket to capture more dust?
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I have not tried using this system with water. However, silica dust would be heavier than woodworking dust. It seems to work better on heavier particles. I filled it to about 9 gallons with micro woodworking dust and the filter was clean. I do not see why you could not use it with water, but I would recommend using the 5 gallon plastic bucket instead of the metal 10 gallon bucket (which is steel and more expensive).
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Only use water in steam mops. If you add solution to it, it will clog up the the tube that goes into the boiler which could causes a pressure build up and explosion. This is to be used in Hoover FloorMates or with a mop and bucket
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They sell a metal bracket that goes on 5 gal bucket to dump it. Ps if your getting this to gather brass it does not work well. At least on hard surfaces.
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I can't see how it would work as a waterer. It would only hold a little cause it would overflow. Now that winter is over, a plain old bucket would be better.
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For both questions: sure!(1) The water bucket uses fairly small diameter hoses, and you might need an adapter to connect the hose to some kind of wand (so you don't have to crawl on your knees to pick up stuff on the floor).(2) If you can connect the hose to your sander outlet, it would work fine. Also, that's a good idea, thanks.You will need ear protection no matter how you use it, the small corrugated hose "whistles", very loudly, at a very high and annoying frequency. It is harmfully loud.
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Can't directly answer your question but will say that we have had our unit for several months and always use distilled water. It's a little expensive but we haven't any dust! 3rd
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Couple of tips: Rinse off new filters, and season them by running clean water through them the first time you use them. Clean the surface of the filters with a soft scrub brush. As someone else pointed out, make sure the dirty water bucket with the filters is NOT air-tight or you will create a flow-stopping vacuum. Keep it filled with dirty water to help provide the water weight needed for optimum flow. Keep dirty water in it at all times. and transfer filtered water from lower catchment reservoir into water pitchers often to prevent overflow. If none of that helps. add filters. Drill the holes and attach new filters as necessary to increase filter system throughput. Couple of tips: Rinse off new filters, and season them by running clean water through them the first time you use them. Clean the surface of the filters with a soft scrub brush. As someone else pointed out, make sure the dirty water bucket with the filters is NOT air-tight or you will create a flow-stopping vacuum. Keep it filled with dirty water to help provide the water weight needed for optimum flow. Keep dirty water in it at all times. and transfer filtered water from lower catchment reservoir into water pitchers often to prevent overflow. If none of that helps. add filters. Drill the... » Read More Couple of tips: Rinse off new filters, and season them by running clean water through them the first time you use them. Clean the surface of the filters with a soft scrub brush. As someone else pointed out, make sure the dirty water bucket with the filters is NOT air-tight or you will create a flow-stopping vacuum. Keep it filled with dirty water to help provide the water weight needed for optimum flow. Keep dirty water in it at all times. and transfer filtered water from lower catchment reservoir into water pitchers often to prevent overflow. If none of that helps. add filters. Drill the holes and attach new filters as necessary to increase filter system throughput. « Show Less
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It seems to be easy enough. I primarily use my pump and drain feature so I only used the bucket initially. It is not very big so you would have to empty it often if you don't drain or use the pump.
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I don't think so. The filter creates a water flow through the clear tubes by displacing the water on it towards the top with the air bubbles that grow in size due to lowering the column pressure. This flow suck the water from the gravel and filter the water through it. All the garbage stay in the gravel till you clean it. The problem is that 3 or 4 inches doesn't provide enough pressure column to make the principle works. But that is just my opinion. Good Luck!
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A smaller shop vac would probably work fine, if you reduced the end of the hose for the vac to match the outlet for the dust bag. I do not think a large powerful vac would work as well as it would not draw enough air... but a smaller 5 gallon size should. Have not done this myself... I just take it outside and work there with a mask.
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I designed a dust collector from sheet metal. I attached my shop vac up to it and it works very well. The only thing, is you can't take alot off at once. It will clog up the vac hose.
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I have not tried it with water. Can only speculate that water being heavier than mdf or wood dust it may fall in the bucket instead of the vac.
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I purchased a mop bucket with a wringer built in made by Rubbermaid for a very reasonable price of about $11 which works great. However you can wring it out with your hands easily if necessary.
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Sorry. The only thing that I know of that Might work would be to distill the water and try to get rid of the contaminants afterward. The filter system that seems to filter the best, and remove the most hazards is the Berkey filters. Suggest that you research them. I spent days........,,, looking for something thy would remove salt and biochemical contaminants. There is not one that I could find. I was very impressed with the Berkey, and for a lightweight purifier, I really do like the LifeStraw. It will do more than most of the very small filters. Be sure to get this one, and not the green camoflage one that lets 2 micron particles through. That one seems to be mostly for looks. Hope this helps. Sorry. The only thing that I know of that Might work would be to distill the water and try to get rid of the contaminants afterward. The filter system that seems to filter the best, and remove the most hazards is the Berkey filters. Suggest that you research them. I spent days........,,, looking for something thy would remove salt and biochemical contaminants. There is not one that I could find. I was very impressed with the Berkey, and for a lightweight purifier, I really do like the LifeStraw. It will do more than most of the very small filters. Be sure to get this one, and not the green... » Read More Sorry. The only thing that I know of that Might work would be to distill the water and try to get rid of the contaminants afterward. The filter system that seems to filter the best, and remove the most hazards is the Berkey filters. Suggest that you research them. I spent days........,,, looking for something thy would remove salt and biochemical contaminants. There is not one that I could find. I was very impressed with the Berkey, and for a lightweight purifier, I really do like the LifeStraw. It will do more than most of the very small filters. Be sure to get this one, and not the green camoflage one that lets 2 micron particles through. That one seems to be mostly for looks. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I'm not sure but I certainly would not. It sends out a lot of dust when sanding (I have it hooked up to a dust collecter) so I expect it would do the same wth water,
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Hmmm. I can't say for sure. It depends on how big the bucket. I'm pretty sure the page gives the dimensions, so you can measure your bucket and compare.In general, I'd say that this wouldn't be a great choices for screening clay particles from water. I think it would rust. But I'm not sure about that. Perhaps some kind of plastic screen would be a better choice? Good luck!
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I would think this should be fine. We use it to clean at a fitness center and place the mixed solution in a spray mop to clean our hardwood dance floor. We also use the mix in spray bottles for smaller clean-ups and it works great. Shouldn't be a problem in a larger bucket system, just dilute according to the instructions on the Bona packaging.