A tree branch broke through our roof the other day. Our bedroom now has bits of insulation, drywall, shingles, and glass on the floor and bed and stuff. After picking up the larger pieces, can I use a regular vacuum to clean up the particles, or would this damage the vacuum? Would a shop-vac (which we'd have to go buy) be better?
2006-12-04 01:55:20 · 11 answers · asked by Charlie Brown 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Shop Vac! Regular Vacuums are made for dust and dirt! Shop Vac's are made for wood,glass, insulation, drywall and all that good stuff!
2006-12-04 02:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by smitty4626 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a home vacuum the dirt passes through the fan which produces the suction and items can get jammed between the fan and the housing and crack the fan.The fan spins at high speed so hard objects passing through will damage the fan.There is a belt which drives the beater bar and can be cut by sharp objects.A shop vac separates the debris pathway from the vacuum suction so you do not have this problem.Once I vacuumed some rock chips and the fan shattered into several pieces but the part number of the fan was on a piece so I was able to find a replacement.
2006-12-04 17:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by hollow choco prius 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drywall Vacuum
2016-11-12 00:59:29 · answer #3 · answered by buchy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two types of uprite vacuum cleaners . Ones called a direct air the dirt goes thiugh the fan blade and it pushes the dirt into the bag the other is caled bypass system where the dirt is sucked into the bag. Either way dry wall dust is bad for any vacuum cleaner thiink like this your bag is collecting dirt/dust the bag has to
get rid of the air though the pores of the bag well fine dust like sheet rock dust can clog the pores reducing air flow( your power) then causing the motor to over heat dry wall dust is so fine it also can get into the motor and dry up motor bearing grease
I sugest going out and buy a cheap $40 to $50 vacuum if you destroy it no big $ loss
2006-12-06 04:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by barney w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a regular vacuum but it's going to create a lot of unnecessary wear on you vac, probably tear it up.. It would be best to use a shop vac for that. It's made to pick that stuff up.
2006-12-04 02:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by Ann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with the shop vac. They're handy to have around anyway in case you have an overflowed toilet or water leak. If you don't think you'll use it much get the small one for about $50.
2006-12-04 02:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by heart o' gold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, take your time, use really good bags (the hepa or anti-allergen type) and check them often. Cheaper than a shop vac for a one-time deal.
2006-12-07 22:12:09 · answer #7 · answered by roadlessgraveled 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to use a shop vac. It will clean it up much faster and in less time.
2006-12-04 02:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by Chillin-it 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use a regular vacume if there is any water use a shop vac just remember to clean the filters
2006-12-04 02:01:11 · answer #9 · answered by Fergie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plz use the shop vac.. my husband used our reg vac for that kind of stuff.. and it was just awefull! it clogged up teh hose and messed up my $300 vacume.... i was so mad!
2006-12-04 02:00:25 · answer #10 · answered by grapelady911 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋