So walls and a handicap bathroom took precedence over the coal vac, but now I have to get back at it.
If I can find all my parts, going to start getting things ready.
Ideas on suspending the barrel above the hopper? Seems like a shelf of some kind would be in order. Not too bulky?
Coal vac build 101
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When i had mine up i used 2x3 from the joists to a plywood platform. Less bulky could be bolt rod from the joists to steel platform
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Yes, leaks will kill the suction power. I have used a minimalist homemade coal vac rig for a few years now. Posted online here. A rice coal buildup on the rim of the vac (where the top & bottom fit together) almost stops the suction, even with a clean filter. I just clean the rim when the top is off to clean/change the filter. With a clean and sealed system, I top off a half-filled 275 # Keystoker hopper in just a few minutes.