Not going to use the big shopvac anymore!

[saroj12]

i got the exhaust suppresor and slid it on. It has a tiny lip to secure it to the shopvac. I made sure it was very tightly on. Well, while vacuuming it blew right off and smashed into the furniture at cage level. Everyone was caged but it could have hit a cage and if anyone was clinging to the bars they would be shredded by the impact. So since the debris is too much for a non shopvac to handle, it’s back to the broom for me.

 

[WendyN]

Glad no one got hurt.
I always end up sweeping before I vacuum and even then crumbs get missed.

 

[Aubrey]

Oh my. I'm glad a disaster was averted.

 

[Clueless]

not good.....

 

[Lodah]

Glad no one was hurt!

 

[Laurul Feather Cat]

What about a duct tape harness to help secure the suppressor on the exhaust port? It worked to secure the muffler on my grandfather's woodworking vacuum which also had a tendency to fall off and shoot across the garage. A permanent Velcro harness could also be made.

 

[Dartman]

Yeah, Dobby makes a big pile of nutri berry crumbs under his cage where he likes to sit and munch. Last time I swept the big pile away then vacuumed the rest with our little Orec shoulder vac as the cordless wasn't making a dent and the big canister I broke the power head cord so using the older one that needs a belt and new hose. At least everyone is fine and nothing is broken.
I spose you can use it if you're careful where you point it or maybe put a towel over the exhaust or maybe a short extra hose to redirect the exhaust. How is Shark cordless doing so far?

 

[saroj12]

What about a duct tape harness to help secure the suppressor on the exhaust port? It worked to secure the muffler on my grandfather's woodworking vacuum which also had a tendency to fall off and shoot across the garage. A permanent Velcro harness could also be made.

Brilliant, Lois! Thanks!

Yeah, Dobby makes a big pile of nutri berry crumbs under his cage where he likes to sit and munch. Last time I swept the big pile away then vacuumed the rest with our little Orec shoulder vac as the cordless wasn't making a dent and the big canister I broke the power head cord so using the older one that needs a belt and new hose. At least everyone is fine and nothing is broken.
I spose you can use it if you're careful where you point it or maybe put a towel over the exhaust or maybe a short extra hose to redirect the exhaust. How is Shark cordless doing so far?

I use it as a handheld mostly and it’s pretty good.

 

[danadear]

I can’t imagine life without my shop vac. Shudder to think.

 

[faislaq]

How scary! I don't know what I would do! We have carpet & shells get tracked everywhere. I live and die by that shop vac now.

I can’t imagine life without my shop vac. Shudder to think.

Me, too!

 

[lotus15]

I remember years and years ago, on another bird forum, somebody's lovebird actually got sucked up by a Shop Vac and it didn't make it

 

[Teckechick]

I remember years and years ago, on another bird forum, somebody's lovebird actually got sucked up by a Shop Vac and it didn't make it

How horrible I can't even imagine!

 

[faislaq]

Who wouldn't secure their birds first?! I know Buzzard would be safe, but I mostly secure him so he doesn't "help".

 

[BirdManDan]

I could not do without a shop vac either. Have you tried slowly desensitizing the birds to it by slowly moving it closer while on from a far distance? If that doesn't work try drilling two tiny holes in the suppressor and putting short screws in them to hold it in place so it can't blow off.

 

[camelotshadow]

Yikes...

I like the old filter queen canisters...they filter & are somewhat like a shop vac & nothing can fly off of them!

 

[Dartman]

You can set searches on Craigslist for anything you want. Filter Queen cannister vacuums are highly prized by many because of the water filtration and they actually have a good power head and work well but require more maintenance because of the water bath filter setup. I don't know if you'd be happy with wet bird crumbs in the water but it might be something to check into and see if one would work for you. I see older ones on there from time to time.

 

[rockoko]

i got the exhaust suppresor and slid it on. It has a tiny lip to secure it to the shopvac. I made sure it was very tightly on. Well, while vacuuming it blew right off and smashed into the furniture at cage level. Everyone was caged but it could have hit a cage and if anyone was clinging to the bars they would be shredded by the impact. So since the debris is too much for a non shopvac to handle, it’s back to the broom for me.

Whoa dangerous!

 

[camelotshadow]

You can set searches on Craigslist for anything you want. Filter Queen cannister vacuums are highly prized by many because of the water filtration and they actually have a good power head and work well but require more maintenance because of the water bath filter setup. I don't know if you'd be happy with wet bird crumbs in the water but it might be something to check into and see if one would work for you. I see older ones on there from time to time.

Rainbow used the water ...had one Filter queen is a reg vac...

 

[Dartman]

Rainbow used the water ...had one Filter queen is a reg vac...

Thanks, got em mixed up but I have so many vacuums now it's hard to keep track of all the brands. I now have 3 Royals, a cordless 18volt stick vac, a Orec small shoulder vac, and a Rigid 5 gallon shop vac I've almost never used in the box in the shed. I'd like to get one of those Shark removable battery vacs like Saroj has, someday when a great sale happens. I think a bagless vac with a removable dust bin would be nice rather than filling up a bag very quickly. The bag on the Orec is tiny and fills up very quickly so wastes money having to buy new bags. The latest Royal 5700 I found free on Craigslist has a huge bag being a old school metal upright like a Kirby but much lighter and works just as well, bags are dirt cheap too.

 

[camelotshadow]

Thanks, got em mixed up but I have so many vacuums now it's hard to keep track of all the brands. I now have 3 Royals, a cordless 18volt stick vac, a Orec small shoulder vac, and a Rigid 5 gallon shop vac I've almost never used in the box in the shed. I'd like to get one of those Shark removable battery vacs like Saroj has, someday when a great sale happens. I think a bagless vac with a removable dust bin would be nice rather than filling up a bag very quickly. The bag on the Orec is tiny and fills up very quickly so wastes money having to buy new bags. The latest Royal 5700 I found free on Craigslist has a huge bag being a old school metal upright like a Kirby but much lighter and works just as well, bags are dirt cheap too.

I used to collect & restore vacs & you don;t want to know how many I had at one point!

I may only have a little more than a dozen now...older royals are nice esp the metal uprights. Have one of those. Had the shoulder oreck but sold it...small bag. I basically use the filter queen tank & the simplicity/riccar uprights. I also have a steamer & a few rug/floor shampoers not even in the count... Kirbys are good vacs & I had a few of the models going back to the 50's. The water one is a novelty & for long term use a pain as you have to fill the water tank but no bags! Its was good though as you could use it as a water pick up too & wash the carpet. I sold alot & others got donated...Have one small craftsman shop vac which I keep as it will pick up water. Don;t use it for vac as it just blows as much dust out the back as it picks up.

I have some in storage..hmmm try to count...probably closer to 20...

80's Filter queen