View Full Version : perfect vac model for building a bee-vac
berkshire bee
06-28-2007, 12:27 AM
I'm getting close to finishing my beevac. As much as I hate to shop Walmart (they pretty much drove everyone else out of town as they are famous for) I found a perfect vac. There was previous discussion on this forum about what model works. I got a Shopvac Hangup Mini. It's the 1 gallon, 1 hp model. 2yr warranty, made in USA. It was on sale for $19.88. It has all the suction you need. All you have to do is remove four screws and the filter cage comes off, then it fits perfectly in a 2 1/2 hole made with a hole saw. I'm using the boxes I got package bees in from Betterbee for the inner boxes, and I'm using a 2 1/2inch hose that I have rather than the skimpy 4 footer one that comes with this vac. Will keep you posted when I try it out on a job.
wayacoyote
07-26-2008, 04:24 PM
Everyone mentions "shop vacs" for the motor. I've got to do a cut-out this week. Can I do it without a shopvac and just use my house vaccum?
Everyone mentions "shop vacs" for the motor. I've got to do a cut-out this week. Can I do it without a shopvac and just use my house vaccum?
Only if you're single.
BULLSEYE BILL
07-28-2008, 12:38 AM
I got a Shopvac Hangup Mini. It's the 1 gallon, 1 hp model. 2yr warranty, made in USA. It was on sale for $19.88. It has all the suction you need.
That's the same one I got for both of my vacs except it wasn't called a hangup. The price is the same and it is a one gallon model. Perfect for what we are doing.
HAB, check my version of the Iddee vac on myspace pics under equipment album.
I saw Idee's and his bee-vac is perfect design! I'm going to make one here pretty soon. Thanks for the ifo on the vacuum locaton and price.
papa bear
08-11-2008, 09:00 PM
hey. bullseye bill how do i find your pics