Anyone using the Home Depot Bucket Vacuum

[Parrothead1809]

Pulling out the shop vac every time I need to clean the ashes is becoming a drag. Thinking about getting a small (inexpensive) vacuum I can keep out in the plastic tub where I store my pellets. I would imagine even the HD Bucket Vacuum would work. Any (big box or Amazon) suggestions?

Thanks,
-PH

 

[CMTiger]

I have this

Stinger 2.5 Gallon 1.75 Peak HP Compact Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum with Filter Bag, Hose and Accessories HD2025 - The Home Depot

The Stinger 2.5 Gal. 1.75 Peak Horsepower Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum is a compact and portable vac for wet and dry applications. Expect the suction to be just what you need for your home, garage and renovation

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[Slimpicker]

I have it, works just fine. Buy the 2.5 gal bucket instead of the 5 gal and it becomes pretty damn handy.

 

[MidwestSmoker]

Yes, I have it as well with a 3.5 gallon bucket and I store in the patio close to the Traeger. Works very well for ash collection.

 

[Shedd]

I too just use this little cheap one. The only downside is the pellet dust is so fine it clogs the filter up quick so I I just use it without it, I keep the discharge side aimed out away from me.

 

[RayClem]

I use a small Craftsman vacuum I got many years ago. However, Home Depot sells a Stinger 2.5 gallon vacuum that is similar in design. The cost is $40. Since the grills produce only a small amount of dust, you can go for many weeks before the bin needs cleaning.

Stinger 2.5 Gallon 1.75 Peak HP Compact Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum with Filter Bag, Hose and Accessories HD2025 - The Home Depot

The Stinger 2.5 Gal. 1.75 Peak Horsepower Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum is a compact and portable vac for wet and dry applications. Expect the suction to be just what you need for your home, garage and renovation

www.homedepot.com

BTW: I understand that the original Shop Vac is going out of business.

 

[BobbyQ]

The bucket head works for me. I have it on the five gallon bucket. Filters are easy to find on line too.

 

[Mr.Fabulous]

Bucket head on a 5 gallon works great for me. Dedicated pellet grill vac

 

[GrillMeister]

Home Depot Bucked Head works great for me.

 

[Florida Jim]

+1 for the small Craftsman vac. However, down here in humid Florida, I use my vac to not only clean up ashes but to vacuum all remaining pellets out of the auger tunnel after each cook. Even though I store my Pro34 in a shed, the moisture does affect the pellets if I leave them in the Traeger and they don't want to burn properly.

 

[Parrothead1809]

I too just use this little cheap one. The only downside is the pellet dust is so fine it clogs the filter up quick so I I just use it without it, I keep the discharge side aimed out away from me.

Since the Traeger is in the back yard, I suspect the vacuumed ash dust will find its way into the garden and/or planters. Thanks!

 

[natgild]

Pulling out the shop vac every time I need to clean the ashes is becoming a drag. Thinking about getting a small (inexpensive) vacuum I can keep out in the plastic tub where I store my pellets. I would imagine even the HD Bucket Vacuum would work. Any (big box or Amazon) suggestions?

Thanks,
-PH

I love my Milwaukee rechargeable portable shop vac. It doesn't have to be plugged in every time I use it. Works great on my Solo fire pit as well.

M12 FUEL 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum | Milwaukee Tool

MILWAUKEE® M12 FUEL™ 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum is the most compact & up to 2X quieter than competitors with 40% more suction.

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[rixer]

I use the small $40 shop vac from Harbor Freight. Works good enough for the Traeger and is very easy to carry, use and store..

 

[Shedd]

I love my Milwaukee rechargeable portable shop vac. It doesn't have to be plugged in every time I use it. Works great on my Solo fire pit as well.

M12 FUEL 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum | Milwaukee Tool

MILWAUKEE® M12 FUEL™ 1.6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum is the most compact & up to 2X quieter than competitors with 40% more suction.

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I’ve got a Dewalt 20v Max but I’m not about to suck up pellet dust, it’s about like drywall dust, it’ll eventually ruin a shop vac. Filters are too pricey also.

 

[BobbyQ]

I’ve got a Dewalt 20v Max but I’m not about to suck up pellet dust, it’s about like drywall dust, it’ll eventually ruin a shop vac. Filters are too pricey also.

The nice thing about the bucket head is that I found filters on the bay that fit for about a buck each.

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I know, it doesn’t mention the buckethead but they fit. I’m using them