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Ron Hunter  
#1 Posted : 09 November 2012 11:21:07(UTC)
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Ron Hunter
Anyone in the Industry able to recommend a decent vacuum cleaner for routine clean up the residual dust from floors, benches etc. not captured by LEV?
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garryw1509  
#2 Posted : 09 November 2012 11:50:22(UTC)
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Ron, Always had a preference for using Festool Mobile dust extraction units; decent enough for cleaning up the residual dusts with good attachments etc. and also doubled as a good unit for various handtools that were difficlut to link into the main LEV system. Usually between £300-£500
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walker  
#3 Posted : 09 November 2012 12:08:13(UTC)
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walker
Ron, I can only speak as a amateur woodworker Festool are good but pricey Google Axminster power tools - decent selection there. Personally I use a hacked down Dyson (the one with the "pet" filter) that I found on a skip !!! All you need is something big enough but with a decent outlet filter so you don't blow out the fine dust (sorry egg sucking lesson I'm sure!)
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jontyjohnston  
#4 Posted : 12 November 2012 15:20:02(UTC)
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jontyjohnston
Ron Previous employer had 11,000 square meter joinery shop. Spill over from LEV extraction was dealt with by a couple of "Tiger-Vac" units, both single and 3 phase units and all ignition/explosive proof. Seemed like very reliable units.
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MrsBlue  
#5 Posted : 12 November 2012 15:51:20(UTC)
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I have 5 workshops and my cleaners all use "Henrys". Had no complaints. Also have 4 pottery workshops where again we use Henrys - no probs there either Rich
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bilbo  
#6 Posted : 13 November 2012 13:07:12(UTC)
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bilbo
A suitable vacuum cleaner would need to be appropriately filtered on its exhaust to prevent fine particles being ejected - similar to those used in Asbestos situations. Domestic vacuum cleaners of the "Henry" type are not suitable - try a Tindall beam on the exhaust when in use to spot why!
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Clairel  
#7 Posted : 13 November 2012 14:23:16(UTC)
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Clairel
An extension fitted to the LEV is best. HEPA filtration on industrial vac's is what they used to ask for. Though having looked at the HSE website recently that reference seems to have been removed. Yet another change. I've seen all sorts used. Something is better than nothing in my opinion.
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