How to choose an ash vacuum cleaner?

Fireplaces don't go out of style. No wonder. It is pleasant to sit by the open fire on a late winter evening with a cup of aromatic tea or coffee. The hearth is on fire, the wood is crackling. However, any firewood soon becomes ash. Cleaning is required to re-light the fire. Removing dust and debris is difficult without special tools. In this case, a vacuum cleaner comes to the rescue for collecting ash.

So, you have a fireplace in the house. You used to remove soot and dust by hand. But suddenly the thought occurred to you that the hearth can be cleaned with a regular vacuum cleaner. In this case, you risk being left without your dear assistant. The fact is that the coals may not completely cool down and damage parts of the device, and soot will probably "clog" an unsuitable filter.

In this situation, it is not worth saving. It is better to purchase a dedicated fireplace vacuum cleaner. With its help, you can collect everything that is left of the burnt wood, without fear of losing property forever. Specialized equipment can easily withstand the load due to the fact that it has special parameters:

• a steel case in which you can collect burning coals without consequences;
• the required suction power;
• garbage container with a capacity of more than 20 liters;
• multilevel filtration system;
• special nozzles: metal contour and branch pipe.

The material of the pipe can withstand high temperatures. Filtration takes place inside the metal container. In this way, the dust gets into the vacuum cleaner itself, and large particles remain in the container. It follows from this that no unsuitable device can replace a fireplace vacuum cleaner.

It is quite possible to use such a device. It joins a conventional vacuum cleaner. The device consists of a metal bucket-shaped body and a specialized tube (metal suction hose) with nozzles, which is inserted into the unit body.

There is nothing special about the product. Anyone can make such a device, but manufacturers offer convenient ready-made options (for example, a BAC-18 attachment to a vacuum cleaner for sucking hot coals or a Puzer pre-separator). Such devices have a refractory filter and are capable of removing large amounts of debris.

However, it should be noted that during the operation of such products, there are some drawbacks that can lead to a breakdown of an ordinary vacuum cleaner. Plus, they take up a lot of space.

Whether it is worth buying such a prefix is ​​up to you. You, of course, will not throw money away. With the help of such a simple device, you can easily remove any debris that a simple vacuum cleaner that is not equipped with a nozzle cannot eliminate.

Practyl is a fairly compact and handy vacuum cleaner (1400 W, 15 L) with an ergonomic handle. Can carry out cleaning of moderately soiled surfaces both dry and wet. Can remove water and dust. Advantages: storage of nozzles directly in the body is allowed, there is a special crevice nozzle. It is lightweight (5.6 kg). Noise level - 88 G, cable length - 5 m, tank volume - from 20 to 25 liters.

Models produced in Germany have proven themselves very well.In the first place in the ranking is Karcher. But there are other equally competitive manufacturers. Let's consider some options.

Karcher AD 3 Premium is useful for dry cleaning in the fireplace. With its help, it is possible to collect even cooled coals, which are capable of hammering the lower crate. Perfectly removes soot from grills and ovens.

Camry CR 7030 has a black body. It removes carbon deposits well from the walls, does not produce dust, easily sucks up burnt coals. There is an air filter that perfectly cleans the blown air, as it is washable.

Bort BSS-1008 is a vacuum cleaner suitable for various types of cleaning, performing many functions. The device has an attractive appearance, black and blue body. This is a classic of technical performance, which is able to clean "perfectly" a fireplace or stove. The unit is equipped with a special fireproof container. Able to clean surfaces with a wet method. This is especially important if you need to periodically clean your grill or barbecue. Pros: the presence of blowing, the ability to collect a large amount of garbage (container with a volume of 8 liters). Cons: very short cord, rapid heating of the device.

Einhell TC-AV 1200. If you want to have a perfectly clean fireplace surface, then purchase this model. It is equipped with an adjustable power. It is even used for industrial purposes, but it is also ideal for the home. With the help of this product, you can clean not only the fireplace surface, but also the carpet, on which the remains of coal are located. The model has a bright red case. The unit is very noisy, but it has more advantages. For example, it has a light weight (3.5 kg), a huge garbage container (18 liters), a hose made of reinforced material that protects the product from overheating.

Profieurope Profi 5.1 MF is a great option. Equipped with a multifilter, which allows 5 levels of filtration of the sucked debris, therefore it is an indispensable assistant in everyday life. When using this device, ash and ash quickly end up in a metal container, where they remain. The harder and larger particles are trapped by the mesh. The HEPA filter keeps dust out. The case has a pleasant appearance, it is equipped with a special rubber edging that protects furniture from damage when moving the device. On the downside, the filters are difficult to clean. Pros: high suction power, adjustable power, motor with thermal protection, noise and vibration suppression system.

AMPHORA has a gray body, the simplest design, low price. It is able to clean even solid fuel boilers. Ash does not spread around the entire perimeter. The device is reliable and durable, easy to use. Cons: only sucks cold ash and has a short cord. Pros: the volume of the dust collector is 20 liters, it is easily transferred from room to room, the filter is not clogged with soot, and is equipped with a self-cleaning system.

You can watch a video review of the Karcher AD3 and AD4 ash vacuum cleaners a little below.