Dustless Technologies MU405 Cougar Ash Vacuum, Black
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Dustless TechnologiesModel: MU405
Color: Black
Product features:
- Patented filter system for fine ash particles
- Metal construction with fire resistant components
- Clean filters without opening the unit
- New and improved flame resistant hose
- Ideal for wood stoves, pellet stoves, fireplaces & BBQ'S
- Dustless Technologies 2F22 Vacuum Filter Package
- Dustless Technologies 13141 Wet Dry Micro Pre Filter Bag, 2-Pack
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Dustless Technologies MU405 Cougar Ash Vacuum, Black
Customer Review: Perfect for Pellet Stoves
Summary: 5 Stars
It's been a brutal winter here in the NorthEast, and as my main heat source the pellet stove has been running nearly all day, every day. Keeping it clean is essential to efficient heating, and the Cougar makes the job easy and neat.
A number of reviews here mention a clogging issue. This must be specific to the much larger ash and charcoal left by a woodstove, because the super-fine ash that a pellet stove produces hasn't once even come close to clogging my Cougar.
The Cougar is has powerful suction--you can suck up big piles of fine ash almost instantly. It's actually kind of fun to stick the hose in a big pile of ash and watch it disappear. The filter shaker lets you knock ash off the filters without opening the unit. This is a very good thing, as anyone who has taken the lid off an ash can indoors can attest to.
The filtration is excellent. Before I got the Cougar I used a double-filtered shop vac and you could see, smell, and taste this haze of ash through the whole house for an hour. Using the Cougar I get nary a glimpse, whiff, or nip. Much healthier!
Before purchasing the Cougar I read the reviews here at Amazon, and one thing that comes up again and again is the noise, to the point where the first time I turned it on I was half expecting burst eardrums and broken bones from being thrown against the wall by the sheer force of massive sound waves. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the noise factor has been severely overstated. It sounds like...a vacuum. That's it. I mean, I wouldn't use it next to a colicky baby who just fell asleep, but it's really not a big deal.
The one annoyance I have, and it's been mentioned here many times, is that for the price they really should include a tool kit. It can't cost more than a few cents to produce, and I've got to think the profit margin on this product is fairly high. It is, afterall, just a metal drum with a couple of filters and a vacuum head. The flexible tube in particular would be very useful for the nooks and crannies of a pellet stove.
Overall I'm more than satisfied and have recommended it to every pellet stove owner I know who still scoops or uses a shop-vac. It's not cheap, but it's solidly built and designed to do one thing and do it well. On this count it more than delivers.
Description of Dustless Technologies MU405 Cougar Ash Vacuum, Black
The Dustless Technologies MU405 Cougar Ash Vacuum lets you clean your fireplace, wood stove, or barbecue without making a dusty mess. Designed to remove warm-to-cold ashes, the Cougar is fire resistant and features a unique double filtration system that traps even the smallest dust particles.
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 Double filtration captures sub-micron particles for thorough cleaning. See it in action. |
 Double filtration captures sub-micron particles for thorough cleaning. View larger. |
The Cougar is designed with safety in mind. It features a steel nozzle with a five-foot flame-resistant hose and a fireproof three-gallon steel chamber. The patented filter system uses fire-resistant fabric rated up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, and the remaining parts are all made out of thermo-plastics to withstand high temperatures.
NOTE: Never use a household, or shop vacuum to clean a fireplace, because warm embers can be hidden under ash, which acts like an insulator and can keep embers hot for days after you think the fire is out. The combination of swirling air and debris inside a flammable paper bag filter is an extremely dangerous fire hazard.
Filter System Captures the Smallest Airborne Ash Particles
The Cougar features a double filter system that ensures no ash escapes the vacuum. This system leaves your air ash free and makes the process of cleaning your fireplace simple, clean, and healthy.
Each of the system's filters is designed to trap the finest ash, and the second filter even captures sub-micron particles. This double-filter action effectively traps ash, so your air stays clear.
Clean Filters Without Removing the Lid
Your Cougar's filters can be cleaned without removing them from the vacuum, eliminating any potential mess. For a quick dust-off, simply remove the brass cap from the lid and jiggle the agitator rod from side to side to shake the filters and make ash particles fall off.
After you have vacuumed up 60 to 80 gallons of ash, your Cougar will be ready for a thorough cleaning. Just detach and vacuum the secondary and primary filters to clean them.
Three-Gallon Canister Requires No Bags
The Cougar Ash Vacuum features a cold-rolled steel canister that will hold up to three gallons of ash. This fireproof canister safely contains your ashes without bags, so you'll never need to worry about expensive and annoying replacements. Just remove the canister's lid when it's time to empty your ashes.
Removes Ash Quickly and Quietly
Thanks to its powerful, six-amp electric motor, the Cougar can suck up ash quickly and easily. What's more, specially designed motor housing makes operation as quiet as can be. In fact, the Cougar is the cadillac of ash vacuums, operating with 60% less noise than the Dustless Technologies Cheetah II.
To help speed up ash removal, the Cougar's crimped steel nozzle is designed to quickly pick up ash and leave larger debris behind--for burning at a later time. To use, just place the vacuum nozzle directly on the hearth and swipe it in a circular motion. Ash will flow smoothly through the hose without clogging.
Warranty
The Dustless Technologies MU405 Cougar Ash Vacuum is backed by a one-year limited warranty for home use.
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Dustless Technologies MU405 Cougar Ash Vacuum.
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