- Can it pick up warm ash?
- It is designed for cold ash. Let ash cool fully before vacuuming, and never use it on live embers or burning material.
- Does it work as a regular shop vacuum?
- Only for dry debris. The ash filter is not made for wet pickup, and fine ash is its main job.
- What comes in the box?
- The vacuum, a heat-resistant hose, metal nozzle and reusable filter. Bags are not required.
- How often do I clean the filter?
- Clean it after each heavy ash load, or sooner if suction drops. Fine ash packs the filter quickly.
- Is it better than a shop vac for fireplaces?
- Yes for ash. A shop vac's plastic hose and standard filter are not built for hot ash or fine soot, while this one is.
- How big is the tank?
- Five gallons, enough for several fireplace cleanouts before emptying.
- Where is the Craftsman CMXEVBE17050 5 Gal Corded Ash Vacuum cheapest?
- At Blain's Farm & Fleet, for $89.99, 31% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Craftsman CMXEVBE17050 5 Gal Corded Ash Vacuum?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Blain's Farm & Fleet, Ace Hardware, Newegg.