Dusty wet / dry vacuum

[john]

My apologies if this is not the appropriate group for this topic, but I
have no idea what group is? Any suggestions for the right group to ask
this, gratefully accepted.
Unfortunately there is no "rec.wetdryvacs.tech"

I have a serious problem w/ my CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY vacuum.
It constantly emits dust when in operation. The dust smells like the
burnt dust that goes through any vacuum when it is leaking dust & going
through the motor.
I have numerous allergies & bought this model because it advertised
that a HEPA filter was available for it.
It is a:
CRAFTSMAN WET/DRY PUMP VAC 16 gal/ 6.5 HP
Model #86773-29 (LOOKS LIKE A RED & BLACK 'R2D2')

For dry vacuuming I have always used 4 layers of filters, per the
owners manual.
The CRAFTSMAN Disposable Filter Bag 917893
The CRAFTSMAN professional HEPA filter 917886
The CRAFTSMAN Cartridge Filter (Black Stripe) 17884
The CRAFTSMAN Foam Sleeve
17888

I've used it twice for wet vacuuming. Both times I've carefully
followed the Owners Manual & also meticulously cleaned it out.

I'm hoping to find suggestions for a solution for its dust problem. Or
at least an explanation or some such.

All suggestions gratefully accepted, John

[Brian]

"john" <jdr...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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It sounds to me like there is an air leak between the filter(s) and the
exaust port. Are you sure that all gaskets have been reinstalled after the
last cleaning? If they are there, maybe check to make sure the gaskets are
aligned properly.

Brian

[jyo...@jaaso.com]

I have the same problem. Did you ever find a solution?

[G.Dubois]

The perfect solution (for dry use only):

A dust separator cyclone. For references put "dust separator cyclone"on
Google.
You can build one (the conical piece can be obtained out of a traffic cone)
or buy.
All dust is filtered before the vacuum.

Good luck,

G.D.


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[G.Dubois]

...And you will need no more filters...


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> The perfect solution (for dry use only):
>
> A dust separator cyclone. For references put "dust separator cyclone"on
> Google.
> You can build one (the conical piece can be obtained out of a traffic
> cone) or buy.
> All dust is filtered before the vacuum.
>
> Good luck,
>
> G.D.
>
>

> <jyo...@jaaso.com> a écrit dans le message de