Show All ItemsI purchased an ash vacuum cleaner for my fireplace a few years ago. It's purpose is to vacuum the extinguished ash and small unburned charcoal pieces from the burning chamber. It works like a charm for the first 1-2 minutes but then the internal filter gets clogged by fine ash particles and it is useless. Also it is torturous to clean the vacuum filter, the bucket and the hose after all that clogging. So I didn't use it much except at the winter season finale, when I wanted to clean the burning chamber thoroughly. Show All ItemsThe eureka moment was when I remembered the principle of operation of another vacuum cleaner we had stored at the basement. It is the model DS 5500 made by Karcher. It uses a water filter as its primary dust trapping mechanism along with some paper ones. We didn't use it much because of the very expensive proprietary filters so we invested in a Miele model instead that uses dust bags.« Description of Bad Ash Fireplace Vacuum Cleaner AttachmentThe Bad Ash is an easy to use vacuum cleaner attachment powered by the suction power of your existing vacuum cleaner.

It is a safe "do-it-yourself" way to clean ashes from a fireplace, wood stove, barbecue or cooking range, avoiding the expense of professional cleaning. The Bad Ash includes an aluminum hose and crevice tool to safely suck up coals, ashes and debris, securely trapping them inside the metal bucket where the debris is not allowed to entire the vacuum cleaner or be exhausted into the air. The Bad Ash is designed to attach to any standard vacuum cleaner's hose. It is so versatile it can also be used for cleaning cat litter, Sheetrock dust, sawdust, garages and even wet pick-ups. Bad Ash Fireplace Vacuum Cleaner Attachment are ideal for someone who... Has a working fireplace or wood stove Wants an easy way to clean a fireplace, wood stove, cooking range, barbecue or garage Wants an allergy-safe way to clean a fireplace, wood stove, cooking range, barbecue or garage Wants an affordable, do-it-yourself way to clean a fireplace, wood stove, cooking range, barbecue or garage

Features of Bad Ash Fireplace Vacuum Cleaner Attachment Easy and safe to use Fits standard vacuum cleaners Powered by your vacuum's suction power Includes aluminum hose and crevice tool for easy cleaning Uses a special pleated HEPA-type filter and cloth bag filter to prevent harmful debris from entering the vacuum cleanerwide mouth vacuum cleaner Captures all debris and particles inside the metal container bucket – no particles are exhausted back into the airbosch cylinder vacuum cleaner Works great for cleaning up coals, ashes, cat litter, sheet rock dust, sawdust and other substances that would clog and ruin your regular vacuum cleanerswimming pool vacuum cleaners with sand filters

Ideal for fireplaces, wood stoves, ranges, barbecues, garages Can be used for wet pick up Warranty: 1 year warranty 1. Make sure filter and filter bag are securely in place 2. Place cover on Bad Ash container 3. Place metal ring around lid to seal container 4. Connect Bad Ash hose (included) into plastic coupling on top of container 5. Connect your vacuum's hose to the Bad Ash in the middle of the lid 6. Start your vacuum and start cleaning! For Cold Ash Only. Reports by Experts - Bad Ash Fireplace Vacuum Cleaner Attachment Easy to use and empty No more messy sweeping and shoveling of ashes Affordable alternative to professional fireplace cleaning Safe – does not exhaust particles into the air Fits most standard vacuums Clean your fireplace without ruining your vacuum cleaner Use a special HEPA filter and cloth bag to prevent any particulates from entering your vacuum Works great for cleaning up coals, ashes, cat litter, sheet rock dust, sawdust, and more

Can be used as a wet vac - great for use in a garage Ideal for anyone who has a fireplace, wood stove, cooking range or barbecue pit Can be used for cold ashes only Does not contain its own motor so attachment to a vacuum is necessary I was amazed at how easy it was to hook up the Bad Ash to our vacuum, turn on our vacuum, and clean out all of the coals from our pellet stove with no mess. It was quick and easy and not only was the ash bin in the bottom of my stove completely clean it was reassuring to know none of it had entered my vacuum. Furthermore, I took the particle count in the room with our laser diode particle counter before and after using the Bad Ash and to our surprise there was absolutely no measurable increase of particles to the air in the room. It would be nice if it had its own built in motor for suction so it was not necessary to drag out your vacuum.How can I prevent the nozzle from clogging? Use the proper technique to prevent, or minimize, clogging.

Do not lower the nozzle directly on top of a pile of ash because larger chunks of charcoal and unburned material will clog the nozzle. Instead, rest the tip of the nozzle directly on the firebrick and hold it so there is a narrow gap that allows only small ash particles to be sucked in. Move the nozzle in small circular motions while maintaining contact with the firebrick surface. The ash is actually removed from the bottom and not the top. Larger pieces of wood or charcoal, etc. can be left in the stove and burned at a later time. Larger particles or materials are not meant to be removed with this vacuum. If the nozzle gets clogged, DO NOT use your fingers to clean it out because it may be very hot. The proper way to unclog it is to tap it gently on the firebrick, or base of the fireplace or stove. How do I take out large pieces? The vacuum is designed to remove only fine ash. Larger pieces are more likely to contain hidden hot embers, which can damage the primary filter.

These larger pieces should be left in the stove or fireplace and burned at a later time. Be sure to use proper nozzle technique to prevent large pieces from being vacuumed. Why is the hose so stiff? The hose is a bit unwieldy because it is made to handle the possibility of warm coals and embers. It is flame retardant. Unlike competitive units, our hose is longer, which makes it easier and more convenient to use, since you can set it on the floor, and don't have to hold it with one hand. It should be positioned so that the hose has a natural curve from the vacuum to the nozzle that is put inside of the stove or fireplace. Do not position the vacuum so that a kink forms in the hose or else it will cut off the suction. The motor is cooled by external air so if the nozzle does become clogged, it will not damage the motor. What should I do if suction seems to reduce? Time to empty the canister and/or clean the filters. How do I clean the filters? This is a simple and clean operation.

You don’t even have to open the canister. Remove the brass screw-on cap on the top of the Ash Vac, and whiggle the agitator rod back and forth (not up and down) for a few minutes. This knocks ash that has been accumulating on the primary filter off, back into the canister. Be sure to put the cap back on and hand tighten. If this type of cleaning doesn’t result in your Ash Vac returning to full suction, you will need to clean the primary filter. To do this, you have to take the lid off, and you should do this outside, or in a workspace you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Using a flat screwdriver, losen the band clamp that holds the primary filter in place. Then do the same with the inner, secondary filter. Using another vacuum, vacuum the ash out of the filters to clean them. Reinstall, and you’re good to go! How often do I have to clean the filters? Typically after 60-80 gallons of ash has been collected by the vacuum. How often should I change the filters?

Changing of the filters is determined by the use and care given. We recommend that the filters be changed after about 100 gallons of ash have gone through the vacuum. Can I wash the filters?Both filters are specially coated and if they are washed, the finish will be removed and they will not operate properly. Proper use of your Ash Vac will prevent this from happening. While the primary filter is fire-resistant to 1,000 degrees, large red-hot embers pressed up against it with fast circulating air fanning the temperature higher can cause burn holes. The Ash Vac is designed for “warm ash” NOT hot embers. This concern is more prevalent with pellet stoves, although it can also happen with regular wood burning fireplaces. The best protection from this type of damage is to allow burnt material to completely cool before vacuuming, and using the nozzle as we recommend to only permit fine ash particles into the vacuum. Hold the tip of the nozzle directly against the firebrick at an angle that only permits fine ash, not large chunks, to enter the nozzle.