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?
1586551
I think that to be safest you would be better off using a hepa approved filter on your shop vac. The dust deputy is excellent. WE use it for woodworking and drywall sanding. Having water trap stage will also help as long as you have a very very good shop vac. water traps do hurt your static pressure (suction). I do not think that water in the DD bucket itself will help. I'd put the water trap between the dust deputy and the vac. If you get the sides of the cyclone wet it might hurt its efficiency.
1586552
I'm sure it wouldn't hurt, but as far as I can tell once the dust enters the bucket it doesn't find its way out. The suction is in the cyclone. Well worth the money and we use it for sanding floors so it captures very vine dust.
1586553
I am of the opinion that you will simply be able to hold less dust in the container. You MIGHT try using a less powerful vacuum. (Which would slow down the cyclonic action, allowing the dust to drop further, slower, into the bucket. However, that might also reduce your dust collecting capability at the etcher. Considered rigging two Dust Deputies in series?
1314577
I have not tried that. seems to collect a lots of dust with the attached filter
1372888
Don't think that's a good idea. Too much pressure and water flow. This is meant to be more of a gravity - feed water filtering system.
1712241
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.
617212
I used a configuration I found on the web where the guy mounted his vac under the dust deputy. The lid takes a lot of flex and I'm not sure how well the standard 5 gal lid would do. For me, the hose fittings and the buckets were worth it. I tossed the rest of the mounting stuff. Here is what my version looks like. Copy and paste into your browser. http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss75/RichPurdum/20140523_162914_zpsnutlvi1m.jpg
456382
just pour it in, it will run through the filter anyway - keep in mind it will cause a lot of scum to collect/ coagulate on the surface. I use my shop vac to suck this stuff out off the surface - it takes awhile to get it all though. and it is a PIA - but it works
1301744
It works well but the pressure is not that high. I think it would work for you. If you elavate your water bucket it does help increase the pressure.
2087448
My initial reaction would be to say no. It's really about keeping the insides of your humidifier clean and muck-free. It significantly reduced the amount of slime that accumulates in the water laden areas of the machine. It will also extend the practical use of the wick filter, but dust I is a different matter.
1230648
Not a good idea. We use a thermos bottle cleaning brush (long handle, soft bristles) and that does a good job. We use filtered water and that does not leave a build up in the bottle.
977580
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.
1701170
I think that would be ghastly. Why not empty into a little glass, add a little water?
1712240
That would suck! Actually, I think a vacuum could be attached in place of the dust collection bag. That would keep things nice an clean. It might be a bit awkward having a hose connected to the sander.
321661
There is a cleaning fluid that should be used with the machine. Plain water can work but will not be as effective.
1636247
Absolutely. Just use as directed. You might be surprised about how little you really need in the bucket. I would suggest using the two bucket method.
555328
I find no need. The mop bucket worked just like a washing machine in that you pump the mop up and down in the cleaning water, then spin the water out. I comes out clean and neat, better than the washing machine. They are wonderful, especially for one who has to mop twice a day.
1145664
I totally agree with the other answers. I have used glass mason jars and a cooler filled with hot water wrapped in a big towel and it worked but like jMack that bucket fits snug in there and I also think that is the key.
292812
I do..works great. make sure you use water, or the glass powder will be BAD.