Clean out vac

[Sloppysalmon219]

Guys as a newbie here... I just want to know what vac u guys recommend just for ash. I really don't want to use my wall shop vac... u think a little battery power one will do?

 

[CMTiger]

I use my shop vac. Lots of folks here use a stinger

 

[CMTiger]

Stinger 2.5 Gallon 1.75 Peak HP Small Shop Vac Wet Dry Vacuum with Filter Bag, Hose, Utility Nozzle and Car Nozzle Attachments 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

 

[GrillMeister]

Bucket Head from Home Depot. Works on any 3-5 gallon bucket.

Bucket Head 5 Gallon 1.75 Peak HP Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead Shop Vac with Filter Bag and Hose (compatible with 5 Gal. Homer Bucket) BH0100 - The Home Depot

The Bucket Head Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead can be used to turn a The Home Depot brand 5 gal. multi-use bucket (sold separately) into a powerful wet dry vacuum. The powerhead features a 1.75 peak horsepower

www.homedepot.com

 

[midwest]

I just happened to have a small shop vac I have now dedicated. I don't use it for anything else because no matter who I clean it it now blows ash dust out every time I kick it on. I would just go out and get a cheap one and dedicate it to the traeger

 

[Murphy's Law]

I just happened to have a small shop vac I have now dedicated. I don't use it for anything else because no matter who I clean it it now blows ash dust out every time I kick it on. I would just go out and get a cheap one and dedicate it to the traeger

This is exactly my story. Ash dust and all.

 

[CMTiger]

This is exactly my story. Ash dust and all.

First time I used the shop vac indoors after cleaning out the grill ash went everywhere :-(
I need a dedicate option for sure

 

[Murphy's Law]

First time I used the shop vac indoors after cleaning out the grill ash went everywhere :-(
I need a dedicate option for sure

I have a covered prep cart next to my grills and I just leave the old vac on one of the shelfs so it's easy to get to when I am cleaning, and it stays outside where it belongs!

It took me about 10 times of using it but I think I finally remember to stay clear of the "exhaust" when I turn that sucker on!

 

[Sloppysalmon219]

I have a really nice vac in the garage but I did not want ash in it. Also didnt want to burn the house down. So looking to get a dedicated one

 

[OldMayfield]

I use an old Craftsman shop-vac. Works great. No special equipment needed.

See similar discussion on a separate forum:

https://www.traegerforum.com/threads/what-is-the-best-vacuum-to-clean-your-grill.2724/post-24566

 

[Dockrocker]

I use an old Craftsman shop-vac. Works great. No special equipment needed.

See similar discussion on a separate forum:

https://www.traegerforum.com/threads/what-is-the-best-vacuum-to-clean-your-grill.2724/post-24566

Ditto. Happened to have an old Craftsman small electric shop vac. Has a felt type filter sock so the exhaust is clean.

 

[Purple 1]

Bucket Head from Home Depot. Works on any 3-5 gallon bucket.

Bucket Head 5 Gallon 1.75 Peak HP Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead Shop Vac with Filter Bag and Hose (compatible with 5 Gal. Homer Bucket) BH0100 - The Home Depot

The Bucket Head Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead can be used to turn a The Home Depot brand 5 gal. multi-use bucket (sold separately) into a powerful wet dry vacuum. The powerhead features a 1.75 peak horsepower

www.homedepot.com

I got mine from Lowes, just a different color bucket. I only use it for the Traeger, and it fits under the pellet box and the Traeger cover hides everything from site

 

[BobbyQ]

Bucket Head vac and Homer Bucket for me. Used only for the Traeger. The filter bags are real easy to find on line

 

[Sloppysalmon219]

Thanks guy.. passed the info off to my 6 year old to tell my wife for xmas lol... I'll keep ya posted