Giddings, Maxine on wed 24 feb 99
Could anyone on the list please pass on solid information about where to buy
the best, or most useful vacuum for cleaning the floor and atmosphere of
dust, dirt, and clay debris? Thanks. We are willing to pay around $500.
Tried to search for a Bailey product, but was unable to get solid
information about a year's supply of vacuum cleaner bags to accompany the
product. Thanks, again. We are Clayworks in Cleveland, and I am Maxine
Giddings, Chair.
Jennifer Boyer on thu 25 feb 99
Hi Maxine
Contact Mark Ward at Ward Burner Supply: wardburner@aol.com or 615 397 2914.
He carries Beam vacuums. I've had one for 5 years and love it. I HATED my old
Bailey vac because it lost suction the minute there was the tiniest amount of
dust build up on the filter, so you had to take it apart and bang the dust off:
messy and annoying. The Beam can vent directly to the outside which eliminates
ANY micro particles hanging around from exhaust. And it has good suction and a
huge can that can go a long time between cleanouts. Just a plain ol good
thing. Uses a long(up to 35 ft) hose, so you can set it up in a closet or
something, close the door and vac in blissful quiet.
Jennifer, not TOO opinionated.....
Giddings, Maxine wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Could anyone on the list please pass on solid information about where to buy
> the best, or most useful vacuum for cleaning the floor and atmosphere of
> dust, dirt, and clay debris? Thanks. We are willing to pay around $500.
> Tried to search for a Bailey product, but was unable to get solid
> information about a year's supply of vacuum cleaner bags to accompany the
> product. Thanks, again. We are Clayworks in Cleveland, and I am Maxine
> Giddings, Chair.
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Thistle Hill Pottery
Vermont USA
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Morgan Britt on thu 25 feb 99
I use my Rainbow - They are cost prohibitive new, but you can get a fully
refurbished one for about $400.00. (Includes all the attachments you could ever
need) Be ready to hard line deal - the people that sell them are the typical
"Kirby" type people and will go after as much as they can.
The whole concept behind it is there is no vacuum cleaner bag. Everything is
run through good old H20. Just pour it all down the drain when you're done. I
originally got it because my son had asthma and I had to decrease the dust in
the house. Now I even use it when I mix glazes - just set it up next to the
table without the hose on it and watch it suck up the chemical dust. I even
shone a light next to the glaze bucket and watched - nothing escaped -
fascinating.
It's my understanding the new ones have a hepa filter as well, though they tell
me it's just a token so they can legally use the phrase "air cleaner". I would
agree on this one - can't imagine what could make it out the exhaust after being
run through a bucket of water.
They even make a spray unit that hooks up to the exhaust. I have it but have
never tried using it with glaze - don't think it would work, but for clay dust,
PERFECT.
Good luck,
Morgan
"Giddings, Maxine" wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Could anyone on the list please pass on solid information about where to buy
> the best, or most useful vacuum for cleaning the floor and atmosphere of
> dust, dirt, and clay debris? Thanks. We are willing to pay around $500.
> Tried to search for a Bailey product, but was unable to get solid
> information about a year's supply of vacuum cleaner bags to accompany the
> product. Thanks, again. We are Clayworks in Cleveland, and I am Maxine
> Giddings, Chair.
--
Morgan Britt
morgan@unlimited.net
Jan Parzybok on thu 25 feb 99
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Could anyone on the list please pass on solid information about where to buy
>the best, or most useful vacuum
The very best one I've seen yet is called a Filter Queen. In the '80's I
paid $150 for a 30 year old machine. It's still going strong. Jan
Sheila Tarshis on thu 25 feb 99
Maxine, I converted a Sears Shop Vac to a great vacuum cleaner. I bought a
hepa filter that attaches to the head of the vac. It was about $36. I can
empty the vac into the garbage pail when full and wash the filter with a hose.
It can used over and over. AND no clay dust flies out of it.And no bags with
which to bother.
You can order it from Axners. You need the code for the correct cleaner.
Hope this helps.
Sheila
stephen baxter on thu 25 feb 99
Maxine:
I bought a shopvac from Lowes-it's like home depot- I was surprised that it
came with a dust bag for inside and you can purchase a special canister for
the main exhaust. Now I've been vacuuming fine glass dust and nothing is
coming out of the vac. There is also a neat adapter which pumps out water
as you vacuum. It only cost $100.00 or so. I know a lot of people get crazy
about HEPA filters but like I said, I'm picking up super fine glass dust
and I'm happy. There is also a vacuum which has a water bath on the bottom
to trap dust. I've never used it but it looks like it could work. The best
way of cleaning is wet vacuuming. That way there is little or no dust.
good luck
Steve
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> From: Giddings, Maxine
> To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
> Subject: Need info about a good vacuum for cleaning clay dust, dirt,etc.
> Date: Wednesday, February 24, 1999 1:38 PM
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Could anyone on the list please pass on solid information about where to
buy
> the best, or most useful vacuum for cleaning the floor and atmosphere of
> dust, dirt, and clay debris? Thanks. We are willing to pay around $500.
> Tried to search for a Bailey product, but was unable to get solid
> information about a year's supply of vacuum cleaner bags to accompany the
> product. Thanks, again. We are Clayworks in Cleveland, and I am Maxine
> Giddings, Chair.
Bobbi Bassett on fri 26 feb 99
In a message dated 2/25/99 7:45:33 AM Eastern Standard Time,
morgan@unlimited.net writes:
> I use my Rainbow - They are cost prohibitive new, but you can get a fully
> refurbished one for about $400.00.
Ditto from me! I love the Rainbow, but have another suggestion for getting
one. I got one from the classified ads for $100 and used it in the
house......wow! was I impressed! Then found another one for $25 at a yard
sale and it's the cat's meow for the studio. I am the original "frugal
potter".
Bobbi in PA
Fabienne Cassman on sat 27 feb 99
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Hi,
I am currently looking around for a vacuum cleaner myself and have a couple
of links for you that should allow you to form an opinion.
http://www.ristenbatt.com/ (from there you can find all manufacturers
links, too)
http://www.vacdepot.com/index.shtml
Recently, someone mentioned something about a new vacuum cleaner that is
really dustless=3B it sucks the dust into a chamber which contains a
liquid/water. The floor does not get wet, btw. However, I do not remember
who makes it, but I think it is something to look into when considering
dust release. I am trying to track it down=3B if anyone knows of it, please
email me.
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Fabienne
Yes, I have learned from my mistakes...
I can reproduce them exactly.
Ron Roy on sun 28 feb 99
I am not disputing the efficiency of this system - but the most dangerous
air born silica is the kind you can't even see - even with light. It stays
suspended for longer times and gets deeper into lungs - something to think
about if you have a hot air system, are dry grinding pots and kiln shelves
and exiting so called clean air into your studio. Wet grinding - and
exiting vacuum exhaust outside are better.
RR
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>The whole concept behind it is there is no vacuum cleaner bag. Everything is
>run through good old H20. Just pour it all down the drain when you're done. I
>originally got it because my son had asthma and I had to decrease the dust in
>the house. Now I even use it when I mix glazes - just set it up next to the
>table without the hose on it and watch it suck up the chemical dust. I even
>shone a light next to the glaze bucket and watched - nothing escaped -
>fascinating.
>
>It's my understanding the new ones have a hepa filter as well, though they tell
>me it's just a token so they can legally use the phrase "air cleaner". I would
>agree on this one - can't imagine what could make it out the exhaust after
>being
>run through a bucket of water.
>
>They even make a spray unit that hooks up to the exhaust. I have it but have
>never tried using it with glaze - don't think it would work, but for clay dust,
Ron Roy
93 Pegasus Trail
Scarborough, Ontario
Canada M1G 3N8
Tel: 416-439-2621
Fax: 416-438-7849
Web page: http://digitalfire.com/education/people/ronroy.htm
Joan Hilton on tue 2 mar 99
I bought a Bailey dust vacuum. It takes up lots of room, and it only picks up
dust; when you have paper or clay bits or other items, you must sweep them up
seperately. I prefer to mop, then to sweep--its quicker and more efficient.
If you want to but my Bailey, let me know!
Joan Hilton
Joan Hilton on tue 2 mar 99
I bought a Bailey dust vacuum. It takes up lots of room, and it only picks up
dust; when you have paper or clay bits or other items, you must sweep them up
seperately. I prefer to mop, then to sweep--its quicker and more efficient.
If you want to but my Bailey, let me know!
Joan Hilton
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