I have a Rigid 14 gallon powerful vacuum. Then I have the Dust Deputy attached to the plastic lid of this drum. As soon as I turn on the vacuum, the plastic lid instantly collapsed inward so badly. I saw somebody reinforced the lid. Since the lid is in...
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I cut a round of 3/4 inch mdf just slightly smaller than the diameter of the lid. I placed that on the underside of the lid and then bolted the dust deputy to that. I used a piece of rubber pond liner I had laying around for a gasket but you could just seal it with caulk. I use it with a 20 gallon craftsman shop vac and have no problems at all with the lid collapsing inward. I hope this helps a little.
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Just got my Dust Deputy hooked up earlier this week. I cleaned the filter and collection bin in the shop vac before starting to use the Dust Deputy. The flow through the Dust Deputy is great. Almost nothing got into the shop vac collection bin. It is cool to see the heavier items spinning around inside the Dust Deputy while sweeping. As soon as you turn the shop vac off everything falls into the Dust Deputy bucket. I'm glad I got the Dust Deputy (Christmas gift that I specified).
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You cannot fit the 5 gallon bag into a food vacuum machine. But if you could, it doesn't have the bumped edge that true vac bags do which allows the machine to suck the air out before it seals. So essentially it closes the bag too tight to be able to pull the air from it. I've read that some people have used straws or other methods for providing a means of letting the machine suck the air out, and I tried, but it never worked for me with my 1 gallon mylar bags. The O2 absorbers and an iron combined with removing as much air as possible by compressing the bag by hand work well though. If you looked at my food bags you would swear they were vacuum sealed even though they weren't. You cannot fit the 5 gallon bag into a food vacuum machine. But if you could, it doesn't have the bumped edge that true vac bags do which allows the machine to suck the air out before it seals. So essentially it closes the bag too tight to be able to pull the air from it. I've read that some people have used straws or other methods for providing a means of letting the machine suck the air out, and I tried, but it never worked for me with my 1 gallon mylar bags. The O2 absorbers and an iron combined with removing as much air as possible by compressing the bag by hand work well though. If you... » Read More You cannot fit the 5 gallon bag into a food vacuum machine. But if you could, it doesn't have the bumped edge that true vac bags do which allows the machine to suck the air out before it seals. So essentially it closes the bag too tight to be able to pull the air from it. I've read that some people have used straws or other methods for providing a means of letting the machine suck the air out, and I tried, but it never worked for me with my 1 gallon mylar bags. The O2 absorbers and an iron combined with removing as much air as possible by compressing the bag by hand work well though. If you looked at my food bags you would swear they were vacuum sealed even though they weren't. « Show Less
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I dont believe the dust deputy works like a shop vac in that way it seems to use the funnel with gravity to "drop" the larger particles into you container; In my opinion the water would impede that process. Please keep in mind I am a cosumer like you and the best answere might be better directed to the manufacturer howeve, I would stay away from water with the Deputy until you get an answere from them..Godd Luck! Andy
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Couldn't tell you if mine is or not but rubbermaid was sold years ago and to my knowledge their production went over seas. As to this product... I don't use it... the idea was for it to seal and keep air out of the container. The lid doesn't snap and hiss... meaning that you want to push some extra air out by lifting a corner and pushing down the center of the lid... the lid then should be divot-ed down... that doesn't occur.
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Not really sure, but maybe there is too much of a vacuum. Try popping the sipper seal a few times and then screwing off the lid.
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I am far from qualified to answer but here goes. That has happened to our Riccar (very expensive vacuum that was constantly in repair, hence buying a cheap Dirt Devil) and every time it was the power cord. Usually it somehow came disconnected at the point where the cord enters the vaccume. Because Riccar is made entirely if metal parts excluding the frame it was cost effective, to a point, to have it repaired. The wonderful little Dirt Devil costs less then 1/10 of the price so, IMHO, you may as well buy a new one.
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If the dust clip breaks I would email the company cause this is the weakest link on this vacuum. I could see this happening to mine soon.
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That happens when the lid gets misplaced... try rotating the lid... works for me..
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I'd love to be able to help u but I haven't used it yet. I would guess it maybe vacuum holding it on. Not to b funny but have u looked in the owners manual? It may have some helpful hints.
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I am guessing something is missing. I have had two of these vacuums and never had this problem. You may want to return it and let them know it is defective. Hope this helps.
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It's all about the vacuum created when you screw on the lid. Too tight isn't good either--especially when you try to unscrew it:) I always watch a few minutes after the water flow begins to be certain the lid is tight enough to create a vacuum. Otherwise, the water will overflow the drinking trough. Just takes some practice. This is a good product. I've used them for years.
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Hello Jim:The lid on the Dust Deputy snaps off. There is a second bucket inside the one bolted to the vac and you just lift it out. I guess you could put a bag inside, but you really don't need it.
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Hi! I recently experienced a similar problem! I had removed all the filters (there are three removable ones - two foam and one white paper), washed them all, cleaned everything off the beater bar/roller, shook out the tube/hose, even unscrewed the bottom and cleaned out whatever I could find there too! Still, as soon as I turned it on, it was going to red! Grrrrrr I FINALLY found the problem. You might have already checked this, but just in case, sharing it here. It might help you or someone else. When looking at back of the vacuum, on the right side, BEHIND the main tube/hose, you can see the tube attach to the black vacuum base which feeds into the clear body where the dirt goes in. I could not see any clogs anywhere. BUT - this part of the tube/hose COMES OFF - it is easy to overlook, but it twists and releases. I did that as a last resort, and found my problem! There was a piece of paper in there, and all kinds of dirt and hair (we all shed some and have two cats) were packed pretty solid behind the paper! It took a tool like a crochet hook to get it all out and unpacked! (I have a metal "tube turner" for sewing, which is what I used, but anything super thin and long can work, as long as you do not go THROUGH the hose.) I took an amazing amount of junk that had not come out when shaking the hose, cleaning things, even taking the rest of the vacuum apart... it hides in that last curve of the hose! I hope this helps someone else, because this is a great little powerhouse of the vacuum that is perfect for our little townhouse. But the clogging does happen sometimes, and I've now found the FIRST place I'll look, instead of the dead last! ;-)
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Thank you. my trash can lid broke in the same way yours did. the motor works but the thing broke that opens and closes it. thanks for your reply. I appreciate it.
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First make sure you dont have a leak grom the machine to the tip of the hose by putting your thumb on the end of the hose while its operating. Listen to the pump, if it sounds like its working harder when you do that then your ok. Then make sure the lid seal is clean and in good shape. And if everything looks good up to this point, try putting some vasaline or other food grade paste or gel on the sealer rubber to help seal and create the vacuum. I havent had a problem but this is what i would do if i did. Hope this helps.
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Maybe you have a clog in the hose or maybe you should check the filter (there is a hidden filter I was unaware of in the bottom of the vacuum, to locate it look at the front of your vacuum just under the dust bin you will see a vented area, look for a clip to open the vent and the filter is right there. Otherwise I would say maybe you have a hole in your hose? Hope this helps. Good luck.