Wap 28538 Wet/Dry Vacuum
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You`ll need it—the filter prevents dust from blowing out of the top while you`re cleaning. For wet surfaces, however, you`ll need to remove the filter entirely. Liquids will damage filters, and you could even potentially ruin your vacuum if you suck up water before removing the filter.
Paper filters should never be soaked or rinsed in water.
Since the filter is made of paper, you can clean it with water, but you should let it completely dry before reuse. You can also stock up and save by purchasing this filter in a two-pack.
Filters are a critical component of a vacuum system. Together, with a good motor and effective seals, good filtration is essential to the performance of a vacuum. Filters are also important in maintaining the air quality of the space within which you`re working.
A foam sleeve is also called a wet filter. You can use this when vacuuming up wet objects or liquids, such as draining a toilet of water. Though you may not necessarily need a foam sleeve when vacuuming water, it can also protect the motor. You can usually use a shop vac for water without a filter.
A wet air filter commonly indicates a clogged condensate pan or condensate drain lines. Water is a natural by-product of a functioning air conditioner. As the system draws warm air from your home to be cooled, moisture from the air condenses on the evaporator coils and then drips into the drain pan.
The general recommendation is that HEPA filters should be replaced, not cleaned.
Washing makes a standard HEPA filter unusable, so don`t wash a filter unless the manufacturer recommends it! Some filter types are washable. For example the activated carbon filter and prefilter in our Winix can both be rinsed with water to remove dust and chemicals, and reinstalled once completely dry.
Fill a bucket with warm soapy water (dishwashing liquid is a great choice since it breaks down grease) and soak the filter for 10 minutes. After soaking, plunge the filter up and down several times to remove the dust, dirt, and oils that might still be hanging on.
Many vacuums have not one but two filters. The pre-motor or air inlet filter can be found before airflow travels past the motor. This filter is designed to catch dirt and dust to protect the vacuum cleaner`s internal parts.
Vacuum cleaners work by sucking up dirt particles. They rely on strong suction power and a good filtration system to keep your floors and other surfaces clean. To maintain your vacuum`s suction power, you`ll need to clean your vacuum frequently – including the filter.
When you use a vacuum cleaner without a HEPA filter, these particles are stirred up and put back out into the air through your vacuum`s exhaust. Regular filters can`t remove these harmful particulates and this puts the people in your home at risk.
Simple air drying in sunlight should be all your filter needs. Using a tumble dryer or other heat source is typically not recommended. It`s important that your vacuum`s filters are COMPLETELY dry when they go back in the vacuum.
Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaners are powerful machines which, as the name suggests, can be used to vacuum up both liquids and solids. A little sturdier than your average vacuum cleaner, Wet/Dry machines can be used for a broader range of tasks, both inside and outside your home.
AC filters are designed to trap pet dander, dust, bacteria, debris, and other pollutants that may be in the air in your home and prevent them from traveling to your HVAC system and back out into the heated or cooled air. AC filter replacement is of vital importance to the maintenance of your air conditioner.
Typically, AC filters will either be located in return ducts or inside the air handler in your attic or basement. Return ducts can be in the wall, floor, or ceiling and have slatted openings where air passes through.
The short answer is yes, but it is not recommended. If you have to vacuum up broken glass, make sure to do so carefully. First, use a brush attachment to loosen any larger pieces of glass. Then, put the vacuum on the lowest setting and slowly move it over the area until all of the glass is gone.
The experts at Vacuums 360 will tell you. Liquids: Never vacuum up water or any other type of liquid with your vacuum cleaner. Mixing water with electricity is a recipe for disaster. At best, you would need vacuum cleaner repair; at worst, you could electrocute yourself.
HEPA filters are not designed to be washed and reused. Doing so will cause damage to the fibers which makes the filter ineffective and it will become void of its job. Once a filter has reached the maximum capacity of harmful particles, it will need to be replaced with a fresh, new one.
HEPA filters known as High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestance filters were originally developed to filter fine radioactive particles. A HEPA filter will filter with a minimum efficiency 99.95% of particles at 0.3 microns and 95% of particles at 0.1 microns.
It is an acronym for “high efficiency particulate air [filter]” (as officially defined by the U.S. Dept. of Energy). This type of air filter can theoretically remove at least 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, and any airborne particles with a size of 0.3 microns (µm).
Simply put, the biggest edge a HEPA 13 filter has over a washable type is its incredible effectiveness in purifying the air. It`s a powerful way to maintain indoor air quality and ensure that it`s safe to breathe, giving it a serious leg-up over washable filters.
A: The best filter to use for wet pick up is a foam sleeve. When picking up water containing debris; such as, glass, stone, etc., you may want to consider adding a tear resistant wet dry collection bag.
Foam filters are air cleaner filters that use polyurethane foam elements as the filtering material to trap unwanted air contaminants and particulates. Foam filters are made up of tiny interlocking cells that prevent the passage of dirt particles and distribute these throughout the entire volume of the foam.
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Need filter i need a filter for a wap vacum cleaner model # 28538 it is a paper filter so can you tell me were to find one thanks len
ANSWER : Check with www.ultimategarage.com or www.industrialvacs.com. They are both stocking dealers for Wap/Alto/Attix vacuums, now a part of Nilfisk of Denmark. Good luck
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HEPA Filter My vacuum came with a sponge over the filter and the directions said I could wash the filter. Do the directions mean to wash the black sponge or the actual filter? Is the sponge part of the filter or is it trash? Filter F27 Dirt Devil Purpose Cleaner for Pets Upright Bagless Vacuum Model #1LY2108-000
ANSWER : Http://geeksquad.fixya.com/ThreadView.aspx?prdid=618630&thid=730623
.HEPA Filter
.Posted by jenski66 on Jul 02, 2008
.My vacuum came with a sponge over the filter and the directions said I could wash the filter. Do the directions mean to wash the black sponge or the actual filter? Is the sponge part of the filter or is it trash?
Filter F27
Dirt Devil Purpose Cleaner for Pets
Upright Bagless Vacuum
Model #1LY2108-000
.
.Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. Typically the top filter of which is the sponge is washable but the HEPA filter is not, it can be brushed off and vacuum off with another vacuum, but the best filtration is to replace the HEPA filter and to wash the sponge filter, if the sponge filter get to bad then replace the sponge filter as well. Or, you can check with your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or to contact the manufacturer’s website and or phone #. So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions.
.http://royalvacuums.com/ Customer Service 1-800-321-1134
.Hours are: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (EST)
.Thanks, Don the Vac Man
Go Ahead. Use Us.
.HEPA Filter
.Posted by jenski66 on Jul 02, 2008
.My vacuum came with a sponge over the filter and the directions said I could wash the filter. Do the directions mean to wash the black sponge or the actual filter? Is the sponge part of the filter or is it trash?
Filter F27
Dirt Devil Purpose Cleaner for Pets
Upright Bagless Vacuum
Model #1LY2108-000
.
.Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. Typically the top filter of which is the sponge is washable but the HEPA filter is not, it can be brushed off and vacuum off with another vacuum, but the best filtration is to replace the HEPA filter and to wash the sponge filter, if the sponge filter get to bad then replace the sponge filter as well. Or, you can check with your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or to contact the manufacturer’s website and or phone #. So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions.
.http://royalvacuums.com/ Customer Service 1-800-321-1134
.Hours are: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (EST)
.Thanks, Don the Vac Man
Go Ahead. Use Us.
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Filters I have tried to find the filter that goes up inside the vacumm not the one on the front but when you take the disposal thing out the one that is up inside that, where do I find one? mine does not have one and everything clogs up in there.
ANSWER : There isn’t a filter listed in the parts list for where you feel one should be. Your owner manual would tell you if there was.
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Filter I bought this Hoover a few years ago– just now about to use it first time. I cannot find my user’s manual and don’t know how to change the filter– or to clean it or whatever I am supposed to do with it. Also, there is a handle on one side of the unit that seems to be attached to an empty chamber or canister kind of thing. It looks like it should pull out, but it does not budge. I really would like to have a manual, but can’t seem to find one. Is there a similar model that is still
ANSWER : This is not for the exact same model, but should help you out:
.http://edge.maytag.com/epipubs/56511B47.PDF
.http://edge.maytag.com/epipubs/56511B47.PDF
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Lost manual for emeril by t-fal bread machine model series bo1 or b01 can’t really tell which number 0 or letter o.where can i find one most other products have an on line manual..i can t find one can u help me locate one..thanks
ANSWER : Hi – welcome to FixYa,
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.Not easy to track these down and I can’t find information relating to B01 or BO1, but I’m pretty sure this is the manual you’re looking for:
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.http://www.emerils.com/img/img-upload/Breadmaker-Instructions.pdf
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.Click on the above link to open the file. You can then view, save and/or print the manual. If you are unable to open the file, you will also need to download Adobe Reader:
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.http://get.adobe.com/reader
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.If this isn’t the correct manual, please reply to this message and I will try to obtain the correct manual, although this is only Emeril breadbaker I can find at present.
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.Regards,
.BElectric
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.Not easy to track these down and I can’t find information relating to B01 or BO1, but I’m pretty sure this is the manual you’re looking for:
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.http://www.emerils.com/img/img-upload/Breadmaker-Instructions.pdf
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.Click on the above link to open the file. You can then view, save and/or print the manual. If you are unable to open the file, you will also need to download Adobe Reader:
.
.http://get.adobe.com/reader
.
.If this isn’t the correct manual, please reply to this message and I will try to obtain the correct manual, although this is only Emeril breadbaker I can find at present.
.
.Regards,
.BElectric
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Need to know price for a new electrolux gensis vaccum cleaner model 1625,canno find price anywhere,and please can u link me to a image/picture of one[how it looks but please tell me price for new one asap
ANSWER : I am pretty sure that model has been discontinued.
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Hello,
I am looking for a wiring diagram to install a touch/dimmer switch by “Comfort” mdl # RH-934B – Darjung Ind Ltd.
It has a standard lampcord (two wires) coming from it as well as one white, one black and one yellow wire.
The original touch/dimmer switch (no identification on it) had one white, one black, one red and one yellow – no lampcord.
Thank you very much for your help!
ANSWER : The black and the white will go to the lamp ,eg,output.The yellow is the sensor wire which should be firmly attached to the metal base of the lamp
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I just received my Hepa filter in the mail today. Product #XSH621 – Hepa filter for EP619 & EP621 :005-04 When bought my vacumn, I was told that the filters were free and all I do is pay Postage. Today I received one filter and it lookes like I got charged the postage for two filters. The packages slips: One stated order #11152282 The other order # 1151940 If I get charged for two I expect to receive two. Can you help me with this matter or where can I go to get resolution. Catherine Fantini e-
ANSWER : This isn’t really a problem that can be fixed here on Fixya rather than advise you as a buyer. You’d have to contact the people/company you have purchased the filters from and take it up with them regarding the postage. Hope you get a decent reply.
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