Can this be used w/o a bag, in other words let it spew out to the ground? I ask because I read that the bag fills up too quickly
1150902
Sure, it's going to make a mess and as long as you are OK with that, no problem!
1150903
Yes it can be used without a bag and the force is directed towards the ground.
1150904
It could be used without a bag, however, stuff would spray everywhere. Better to use the bag (or have two on hand to swap one out).
1150905
Absolutely, I use it this way in areas where the mulch is needed or where the alternative is just to leave the leaves where they fall. You should also get additional bags. I have four.
1759018
I would use a pump to blow it up, otherwise it will take forever. However, I would not recommend this product. Ours did not hold air and had to be blown up consistently.
545677
You can do it, but you have to make sure that you close the bag very very tightly. So, you need to fold back the paper about three times at least very tightly, and then it should work. I have not had boil over but be careful not to put in too much or you will be screwed.
2074466
We use it with a bag and not as a wet pail, but it's pretty sturdy. It would leak out the top if you filled it too high with water as the top is not water tight. But if you are just putting a little bit in it then it should be ok.
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It seems as though your numbers are lower than what I see. James comment about your altitude is important, but so is what you are trying to bag. If you are trying to bag some food that is hot (or even warm), it can reach "boiling" before you get to the level of vacuum you desire. Ideally any food being bagged should be cold to prevent this from happening.
2077451
Actually I do just the opposite of most answers here, By not filling it up I get a better seal but I leave the air in it. Not only does that get a nice seal it also allows the bag to float in most cases.
909783
i haven't used my bags yet. next month i will try to fill them. if you go to you tube and find john kohler growing your greens it shows him filling one. he mixes his soil with other items so your soil will not be so heavy and it can drain better. let me know how it works. good luck
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I had no problem! I hold the handles and shake, and it slides right out. Of course, the deeper it is into the bag, the harder you have to shake. I found it easier to gradually pull it out a bit as the bag gets fuller. It's also easier if you crush the leaves down every so often as you are filling the bag. I start out with it on its side, and as it gets full, place it upright to finish it off.
774130
yes,you can use it with or without the filterbag I perfered it with the bag which takes a long time to fill up ,it is messy without it ,still powerful.It has a powercord.
962905
yes it can be used without the bag, but it will blow the dust out into the air
599720
Yes you could, but you will have to fill it with dirt or foam in order to get the bag filled to look right.
576839
Yes you can deflate it when done using or to travel. Blows up with tube and then you can let air out when you want to.
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You can either use it with a bag or without. I use 33 gallon plastic yard bags. It does come with a strap to help keep either plastic or paper bags in place. Just be aware that debris will blow out of the top funnel- if you have oak trees and acorns in the yard you won't want to work the machine near windows.
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It would be very difficult to purge the bag completely of air, and as a result the bag is almost sure to float while containing assorted personal items--provided you follow the instructions with regard to rolling the opening. Larger size bags make decent pillows or even floatation devices in a pinch.
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Operationally I'd say no. Not a bad idea, however, as it is a vacuum based system pulling air and leaves etc into the cloth bag, the material the bag is made of has to have a certain weave/porosity factor to allow the air drawn in to flow through with the leaves and escape, otherwise the bag would pop like an overblown balloon. Just as easy to open the bag and dump the mulch into a yard waste recycling container.
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I don't fill mine up completely and as long as you push some excess air out, and roll it nice and tight you should have no problems
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I do not see any reason why you couldn't? If it were unplugged as being used like any other pot? The bag expands to a really good size...it has "insullation packs" sewn in...you tie the bag securely then put the little material round cloth over the opening...and let sit? I gave this as a gift but I believe it worked wonderfully.