Comments on: Save Money With CleanStream Shop Vacuum Bags http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/23/save-money-with-cleanstream-shop-vacuum-bags/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:12:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: karen http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/23/save-money-with-cleanstream-shop-vacuum-bags/#comment-284729 karen Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:12:50 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/23/save-money-with-cleanstream-shop-vacuum-bags/#comment-284729 yep. this filter is definitely MUCH easier to use. it allowed me to vacuum a larger area before i felt obliged to empty/clean, and it cleaned up a whole lot easier. the only issue i had with cleanup is that the filter traps a LOT of dust inside the folds, so when i removed the filter, i got a huge bunch of dust that i then had to sweep up. also, the very brief instructions, which i didn't bother to read at first, specifically state to not use a brush on the filter. oops. however, when i started to use the brush on the filter, i found that i just had to tap the brush--gently--on the side of the filter to release the dust from the folds. i should also mention that i have a rigid shop vac, and the filter fit VERY snugly on the housing, so a bunch of the dust was knocked into a heap at my feet when i removed the filter. maybe it comes off a little easier with other brands. overall, i give it two thumbs up. i can imagine that this filter, used with the low dust sheetrock mud you blogged about, would make building/renovations a whole lot easier. yep. this filter is definitely MUCH easier to use. it allowed me to vacuum a larger area before i felt obliged to empty/clean, and it cleaned up a whole lot easier. the only issue i had with cleanup is that the filter traps a LOT of dust inside the folds, so when i removed the filter, i got a huge bunch of dust that i then had to sweep up. also, the very brief instructions, which i didn’t bother to read at first, specifically state to not use a brush on the filter. oops. however, when i started to use the brush on the filter, i found that i just had to tap the brush–gently–on the side of the filter to release the dust from the folds.

i should also mention that i have a rigid shop vac, and the filter fit VERY snugly on the housing, so a bunch of the dust was knocked into a heap at my feet when i removed the filter. maybe it comes off a little easier with other brands.

overall, i give it two thumbs up. i can imagine that this filter, used with the low dust sheetrock mud you blogged about, would make building/renovations a whole lot easier.

]]> By: karen http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/23/save-money-with-cleanstream-shop-vacuum-bags/#comment-283894 karen Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:34:31 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/23/save-money-with-cleanstream-shop-vacuum-bags/#comment-283894 as usual, i'm late to this dance. intrigued, though, because i'm (still) trapped in post-katrina renovation hell. of all the things i hate about reno, sheetrock dust is in the top 3. imagine my amazement when i went to the tool cabinet and found that i already own one of these--as a backup filter. i vaguely remember buying it and going back & forth because of the cost, finally capitulating because knocking and banging filters to clean them & squeeze a little more use out of them takes as long as the cleanup. since i bought the filters in multiples, this one got shoved to the back. today, though ... goodbye paper filter! i'm actually looking forward to getting in the other half of the house and running the vacuum to see if this thing works like they claim it does! and if it doesn't ... i'll be back to tell you. as usual, i’m late to this dance. intrigued, though, because i’m (still) trapped in post-katrina renovation hell. of all the things i hate about reno, sheetrock dust is in the top 3. imagine my amazement when i went to the tool cabinet and found that i already own one of these–as a backup filter. i vaguely remember buying it and going back & forth because of the cost, finally capitulating because knocking and banging filters to clean them & squeeze a little more use out of them takes as long as the cleanup. since i bought the filters in multiples, this one got shoved to the back. today, though … goodbye paper filter! i’m actually looking forward to getting in the other half of the house and running the vacuum to see if this thing works like they claim it does! and if it doesn’t … i’ll be back to tell you.

]]> By: Gareth http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/23/save-money-with-cleanstream-shop-vacuum-bags/#comment-210545 Gareth Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:43:09 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/23/save-money-with-cleanstream-shop-vacuum-bags/#comment-210545 I work on Model Aircraft and generate a LOT of fine dust that quickly clogs my vacs filter. I have taken to using a paper filter in addition to the regular HEPA filter to make it easier to clean the filter off and get the vacs power back. I have to clean the val pretty much every weekend. I'll give one of these a try and see if its at least easier to work with! I work on Model Aircraft and generate a LOT of fine dust that quickly clogs my vacs filter. I have taken to using a paper filter in addition to the regular HEPA filter to make it easier to clean the filter off and get the vacs power back. I have to clean the val pretty much every weekend.

I’ll give one of these a try and see if its at least easier to work with!

]]> By: Stuart Deutsch http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/23/save-money-with-cleanstream-shop-vacuum-bags/#comment-210302 Stuart Deutsch Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:16:33 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/23/save-money-with-cleanstream-shop-vacuum-bags/#comment-210302 I don't know, I think I would still prefer a high efficiency bag filter for things like masonry and drywall dust. For general purpose use, a regular filter will be just as effective, and can also be cleaned although maybe not as easily. I don’t know, I think I would still prefer a high efficiency bag filter for things like masonry and drywall dust. For general purpose use, a regular filter will be just as effective, and can also be cleaned although maybe not as easily.

]]> By: rick http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/23/save-money-with-cleanstream-shop-vacuum-bags/#comment-210294 rick Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:58:20 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/23/save-money-with-cleanstream-shop-vacuum-bags/#comment-210294 I personally clean out my paper filters and reuse them. It is more work than just tapping it outside. I have to deal with eye protection, respirator, and the air compressor to blow out all the junk. Do watch to make sure that your pressure isnt too high and you are damaging the filter. I have been doing this for a while and it does create a good cloud of drywall dust outside, it does work... this would be a lot easier! Maybe when i have to replace the one I have... I personally clean out my paper filters and reuse them. It is more work than just tapping it outside. I have to deal with eye protection, respirator, and the air compressor to blow out all the junk. Do watch to make sure that your pressure isnt too high and you are damaging the filter. I have been doing this for a while and it does create a good cloud of drywall dust outside, it does work… this would be a lot easier! Maybe when i have to replace the one I have…

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