Spilled powder

[Shadowrider]

What I want to know is how many have actually had a "problem" with your vacuum cleaner burning up? I know they say not to but who has vacummed it up anyway? Come on 'fess up.

Okay I'll go first, I've used both the house vacs and shop vacs and have never had a problem.

And Like GC I hunt those live primers down....

 

[ssgrock3]

Not to sound like an old poop, but I wouldn't be reloading over carpet.

I agree. Garage floor works just fine, though I have heard of folks using the coffeetable, I would use a drop cloth if you must.

 

[NikatKimber]

I load on carpet, because the whole house is carpeted, and I don't have a garage.

 

[Old Fart]

I've spilled plenty of it, but it's all been over either wood floors, concrete floor, or vinyl type flooring. Just swept it up and threw in the front yard to fertilize the grass.

 

[Old Fart]

I load on shag carpet, because the whole house is shag carpeted, and I don't have a garage.

That's because you're a hippie........

 

[NikatKimber]

Yup, and the inside of my mini-bus is all shag too.

 

[aeropb]

I've had a few spills. But never on carpet. I usually just hit it with the dust pan and broom.

 

[Buzzdraw]

I load on carpet, because the whole house is carpeted, and I don't have a garage.

I do have a garage but its so much more comfy to reload inside, winter or summer. Yes, my house is fully carpeted too. Hard to find those dang primers! My next reloading space will have a solid finished floor surface of some sort.

I know of a number of individuals whose spouse banged (literally) a live primer in the vacuum; yep, doghouse for them!.

 

[gl89aw]

I am a little confused, all vacuum cleaners have a filter and the trash that is being picked up does not get near the motor or fan so it should be safe to use for a powder spill or primers, I know that I have been using one in my shop for 25 or 30 years without a problem.

 

[waltham41]

I'd think if you took a spray bottle and mist the area and get it damp them use a wet vac to clean it up .

If you get the powder damp I would think any vaccum would be fine.