Brand | POWERSMITH |
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Special Feature | Replaceable fire-resistant filter system |
Filter Type | Cartridge |
Included Components | Brush Nozzle, 2- Straight Extensionwands, Metal Nozzle, Wheeled Base, Turbo Nozzle, Powersmith Pavc101 10 Amp Ash Vacuum, Metal Hose, 1- Filter |
Is Cordless? | No |
Capacity | 3 Gallons |
Wattage | 1200 |
Hose Length | 50 Inches |
Cable Length | 16 Feet |
Recommended Uses For Product | fireplace, pellet stove, pellet stove cleanup, ash cleanup, ashes vacuum, ash vac, wood stove cleanup |
Form Factor | Cannister |
Color | Green & Black |
Model Name | PAVC101 |
Product Dimensions | 14"L x 14"W x 15"H |
Noise Level | 79 dB |
Manufacturer | powersmith |
Number of Items | 1 |
Controller Type | Push Button |
Control Method | Touch |
Style | Ash Vacuum Set |
Is Electric | Yes |
Number of Handles | 1 |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Auto Surface Adjustment | No |
Auto Cord Rewind | No |
Automatic Dust Emptying | No |
Automatic Cord Rewind | No |
Adaptive Power | No |
Automatic Cord Reel | No |
Has Heated Hose | Yes |
Has Motorized Pet Tool | Yes |
Part Number | PAVC101 |
Item Weight | 13 pounds |
Item model number | PAVC101 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 3 Gallon Ash vacuum |
Material | Metal |
Shape | Round |
Amperage Capacity | 10 Amps |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 1 |
Cord Length | 16 Feet |
Handle/Lever Placement | top |
Switch Style | Toggle switch |
Special Features | Replaceable fire-resistant filter system |
Usage | Dual action |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 2 years. |
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PAVC101 10 Amp Ash Vacuum,Green / Black
Brand | POWERSMITH |
Special Feature | Replaceable fire-resistant filter system |
Filter Type | Cartridge |
Included Components | Brush Nozzle, 2- Straight Extensionwands, Metal Nozzle, Wheeled Base, Turbo Nozzle, Powersmith Pavc101 10 Amp Ash Vacuum, Metal Hose, 1- Filter See more |
Is Cordless? | No |
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About this item
- Specifically designed to clean warm and cool ash out of fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves, and barbeque grills
- Washable and replaceable fire-resistant filter system filters out the finest dust and ash
- Heat-resistant metal hose and metal canister. Quiet and Powerful 10 Amp motor
- Additional Accessories, Casters and a 16 foot cord allows use as a regular shop vacuum
- Includes: Metal hose, metal nozzle, wheeled base, (2) straight extensionwands, brush nozzle, Turbo nozzle, and (1) Filter
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Light weight | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Maneuverability | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Suction power | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.3 | — | 3.3 | 4.1 | — | — |
Value for money | 3.5 | — | 3.4 | — | 4.0 | — |
Sold By | — | SIPPON | Pellethead | BacoFlo | Amazon.com | Shop-Vac Direct |
power source | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
hose length | 50 inches | — | 2.1 meters | — | 1.8 meters | 4 feet |
special feature | Replaceable fire-resistant filter system | Cord Rewind | HEPA, Bagless | Wheels, HEPA | Wheels | HEPA |
surface suggestion | Hardwoods | Dual Action | Metal | Metal | Hard Floor | Wood |
capacity | 3 gallons | 4 gallons | 5 gallons | 5.3 gallons | 5 gallons | — |
voltage | — | 110 volts of alternating current | 10 volts | — | 240 volts | — |
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ASIN | B0060EUA32 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #28,129 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific) #13 in Commercial Indoor Canister Vacuums #39 in Canister Vacuum Cleaners |
Date First Available | January 27, 2012 |
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The PowerSmith PAVC101 Ash Vacuum is specifically designed to clean warm and cool ash out of fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves, and barbeque grills. The washable, replaceable and heat-resistant 2-stage filter system with sonic welded seams captures the finest ashes. The metal-lined hose and metal canister withstand high temperatures and prevent fire hazards. The powerful 10 Amp motor has a noise level of only 79 db. Additional Accessories, Casters and a 16 foot cord allows use as a regular shop vacuum.Canister Size: 5.2 Gallons,Canister Ash Capacity: 3 Gallons
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Customers like the performance, ease of cleaning, and value of the tools. They mention that it does its job properly, has good suction, and the filter bag works well. Some customers also disagree on the quality, suction power, filter, and size.
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Customers like the performance of the vacuum cleaner. They say it did its job properly, has good suction, the filter bag works well, and it doesn't blow ash all over. Customers also say that it looks functional and is worth it.
"...The wheels work great so you don't have to carry it at all, but I store mine in a cupboard and need to lift it in and out. No problem...." Read more
"...But it cleaned the stove out so fast and no mess. The filters work great.I did return this because it didn't show up for several days...." Read more
"...This works perfectly if you're not pretending to be a fireball conjuring wizard by vacuuming hot embers into it; exactly like the very first..." Read more
"...A: Yes, it works great for that...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning. They say it picks up dust, ash, and small metal items. They also appreciate the fact that it works great without making a mess. They mention that the filters work great and that the canister is easy to dump.
"...It is a real back saver. Easy to use, easy to clean, easy to store. If I ever meet the engineer that designed this I want to shake her hand...." Read more
"...But it cleaned the stove out so fast and no mess. The filters work great.I did return this because it didn't show up for several days...." Read more
"...This vac is quite effective on ash (admittedly my non-ash Shop-Vac Ultra has quite a bit more suction for the same quietness)...." Read more
"...It keeps the dust in the canister. It’s also very quiet and not too big." Read more
Customers like the value of the ash vac. They say it's a great product at a good price, and the price is easy to swallow at around $85.
"...Ultimately, great ash vac at a good price. I hope it lasts!" Read more
"...Then, a pop-up for this ash vacuum appeared. It was smaller, inexpensive and practical. I ordered it, and it arrived in just a few days. Nice...." Read more
"...For all the PROS this vacuum offers, it is well worth the money. It has made pellet stove ownership far more enjoyable for me." Read more
"...It is capable to do more stuff.Love it, worth the money." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the tools. Some mention that it is well-made, has no plastic adornments that will break, and the hose is strong enough not to be damaged from normal use. However, others say that the he did start to fall apart at the end, but that's prolly because they were banging, and that it did not throw any breakers. However, after only a month, the Hose broke and the vacuum overheated and tripped the breaker.
"...It is very cleverly designed and I am very happy with the quality of the components...." Read more
"...a fire if the ash wasn't 100% cooled off, so it's not very useful on my regular cleaning (I use the vac instead of pulling out the ash pan).-..." Read more
"...The filter inside of this is very good quality and not one bit of ash escapes through it...." Read more
"...This one has just that. The design provides a large surface area, which should reduce clogging - which it does. It keeps the dust in the canister...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the suction of the vacuum. Some mention that it's well-made, quiet for a vacuum, and has excellent suction, while others say that the suaction is poor and ash accumulates around the vacuum and it'd be better to return it.
"...This provides the proper amount of suction for removing fine ash from your fireplace without pulling so hard on anything thicker that it might clog..." Read more
"...+ It has very good suction and can suck ash off the glass of my pellet stove without even making contact...." Read more
"...The suction is way less powerful than my shop vac or my miele. No comparison in power...." Read more
"...It’s worth it it works great doesn’t clog and easy to clean Plenty of suction power" Read more
Customers are mixed about the filter. Some mention that it has excellent filtering, they like the filter system, and it's well made. However, others say that the filter always seems to be clogged and jam up the hose.
"The motor get real hot. It clogged up many time as I was cleaning out my cold wood stone...." Read more
"...+ As far as I can tell it does a good job filtering the ash (I didn't detect any ash coming out of the exhaust port)...." Read more
"...It’s never failed me yet, although it’s easy to clog the hose with “clunkers” - hardened, nearly concrete like chunks that sometimes form...." Read more
"...The design provides a large surface area, which should reduce clogging - which it does. It keeps the dust in the canister...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the vacuum. Some mention it's very quiet and not too big, while others say that the accessory hoses are of a certain size and does not allow for interchanging with any other vacuums. Some say that it stores very neatly and compactly, while other say that they think the hose could be a bit longer and that it could pick up large pieces, but it does not have a large enough hose to fit them through.
"...It keeps the dust in the canister. It’s also very quiet and not too big." Read more
"...The metal tip/wand on the hose is a bit long so I cannot reach tighter spots (because it doesn't flex/bend)...." Read more
"...Then, a pop-up for this ash vacuum appeared. It was smaller, inexpensive and practical. I ordered it, and it arrived in just a few days. Nice...." Read more
"...You have invert the canister to empty the ash, and the hose gets in the way...." Read more
Customers have issues with the heat resistance of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that the motor gets extremely hot, the vacuum overheats, and trips the breaker. The filter and the basket on the bottom of the vac have also melted.
"...This thing runs HOT. I have doubts it'll last if it runs that hot (heat not from ashes)...." Read more
"...Hot embers burned thru the filter, melted the plastic basket on the bottom of my vac, passed thru the motor and foam motor filter and shot hot..." Read more
"The motor get real hot. It clogged up many time as I was cleaning out my cold wood stone...." Read more
"...NEUTRAL: The top of the vacuum will heat up. No, it will not BURN you to touch it...." Read more
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I've looked at ash vacuums for a couple years and finally bought this one. It works great. It's a vacuum, so yes it's noisy (not too bad). But it cleaned the stove out so fast and no mess. The filters work great.
I did return this because it didn't show up for several days. But I did buy same one elsewhere and love it.
This provides the proper amount of suction for removing fine ash from your fireplace without pulling so hard on anything thicker that it might clog your tube. This bit is perfect.
If you're new to these and wondering if it is normal for the top part to get warm/hot even though you're vacuuming ash that has cooled for a while, the answer is yes. That is normal and it's expected you'll need to let it cool after use.
The filter inside of this is very good quality and not one bit of ash escapes through it. If properly sealed, this will not blow ash into the room.
Another thing I noticed was that I was getting tiny static shocks from time to time if I touched the metal tube. Thankfully, this was also addressed in the accompanying documentation and is normal/expected due to dry ash rubbing past the metal tube as you vacuum. To avoid this, I don't touch that part and will occasionally tap it against the metal frame of my fireplace to let it discharge. They've included a dangling chain on the unit to help with this, but depending on what kind of flooring you have, this may or may not help.
Overall, it performs very well. I'm happy with the purchase.
PROS
+ Pretty quiet considering it is a pretty powerful vac.
+ It has very good suction and can suck ash off the glass of my pellet stove without even making contact. This vac is quite effective on ash (admittedly my non-ash Shop-Vac Ultra has quite a bit more suction for the same quietness).
+ As far as I can tell it does a good job filtering the ash (I didn't detect any ash coming out of the exhaust port). I was a bit concerned due to the lack of filtration specifications; the 6 A Shop-Vac ash vac spec's a HEPA cartridge (99.97% of particles greater than 0.3 µm), but the problem is, the Shop-Vac uses a paper element, which adds an element of fire risk if the ashes are completely cool).
+ The "ash gauge" is nice... lets me know when to empty it out... right now I'm mostly full and have yet to lose suction.
CONS
- Hose is just a bit short, depending on the angle I'm trying to use the wand at (my pellet stove insert is sitting a little higher than typical).
- The metal tip/wand on the hose is a bit long so I cannot reach tighter spots (because it doesn't flex/bend).
I too noticed a less than appealing odor that came out when it was brand new... after a couple of uses, the smell is gone.
- This thing runs HOT. I have doubts it'll last if it runs that hot (heat not from ashes).
- Crevice tool is plastic (and has a swiveling "brush head")... nice if the stove was completely cold, but I didn't want to risk melting it or causing a fire if the ash wasn't 100% cooled off, so it's not very useful on my regular cleaning (I use the vac instead of pulling out the ash pan).
- Uses only 2 clamps to hold lid down and the way the filter just "sits" there I had to re-position the filter a few times to make sure it got a good seal.
Ultimately, great ash vac at a good price. I hope it lasts!
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Absolutely wonderful