Let's face the facts - few people can afford to drop ten grand on a top tier vacuum. Would it be great if we could all own those? Sure. But like you, we know that most homeowners and contractors work on a budget. Here we give you a few tips on how to take your entry level vacuum up a few notches. First Things First: Good Maintenance Practices Don't be tricked into … [Read more...] about Turning A Good Vacuum Excellent
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Avoiding Vacuum Exhaust Dust Storms
Imagine this scenario: you need to clean out your shed. You go through the stack of shovels and tools in the corner. Try to put back together your toolbox. Move some boxes around. Raise your eyebrows at just how dirty your man-cave has become. You whip out your trusty vacuum and get to sucking up the dust. But you forgot one major thing - the exhaust on your vacuum is now … [Read more...] about Avoiding Vacuum Exhaust Dust Storms
Working With Toxic Hexavalent Chromium
You may have heard that HEPA vacuums can filter out hexavalent chromium. But what exactly is it? Where do you get exposed to it? And how can you avoid it? Here we take a look at this compound. Breaking Down Hexavalent Chromium Common items often have chromiumPhoto Credit: Investing News Network Unless you've taken chemistry courses, hexavalent chromium probably sounds … [Read more...] about Working With Toxic Hexavalent Chromium
Troubleshooting: Lack of Suction
Over time, any vacuum is going to start to lose suction. We get calls about this frequently - and we are glad people call. Sometimes they think their vacuum is beyond repair; however, often it can be fixed with a simple diagnostic check. Here we look at a bit of the science behind a vacuum losing suction and the steps to repair it. Air is forced out by the motor, pulling … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting: Lack of Suction
Coronavirus FAQ: Dustless and Manufacturing
There are many things occurring with the spread COVID-19. We express our sympathies to those affected. In this article, we will answer a few questions about our company and the impact of COVID-19. Q: Can Coronavirus travel on products shipped from China? A: No. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses. They require a human host to transmit them in the long term. Our … [Read more...] about Coronavirus FAQ: Dustless and Manufacturing