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The fire keeps you warm, but if cleaning up the ashes leaves you cold, the Cougar+ Ash Vacuum is just the thing. The Cougar+ is made by the Love-Less Ash Company right here in the USA. It features a patented dual filtration system that captures the smallest of ash particles found in wood stoves, pellet stoves, fireplaces, corn stoves, barbecues and pizza ovens. Designed to remove fine ash, this vacuum is capable of removing cool to warm fine ash, not hot ash or coals. Attempting to suck up large pieces of ash or coal will result in a clogged hose or damaging the unit. Simply use the metal nozzle to break down any larger pieces of ash before vacuuming them up. The filters and hose are flame resistant, so don't fret if you suck up a hot ember or two. An external agitator rod allows the user to clean the filters without opening the unit. The Cougar+ has a thicker motor housing than its predecessor, the Cheetah II Ash Vacuum, making it quieter during use. It has a 6 gallon canister with 3 gallons of capacity. This vacuum has a ten-year limited warranty. Included with this ash vacuum is (1) outer filter, (1) inner filter, (1) 5' metal flex hose, (1) metal nozzle, (1) round horsehair brush, (1) crevice tool, (1) pellet stove hose, (2) miniature brushes, (1) miniature crevice tool, (2) miniature extension wands, (1) adapter, and (1) drawstring tool kit bag.
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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.
The Dustless MU405 Cougar Ash Vacuum
At a Glance:
- Vacuums ash without creating a mess
- Use with stoves, fireplaces, or BBQs
- Clean filters without removing the lid
- Quiet and dust-free operation
- Flame resistant for safe removal of warm ash
Double filtration captures sub-micron particles for thorough cleaning.
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Double filtration captures sub-micron particles for thorough cleaning. .Flame Resistant for Safety
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.
What's in the Box
Dustless Technologies MU405 Cougar Ash Vacuum.
Marvin
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
Good quality , useful attachments especially the horse hair brush . Good suction power if you keep up the maintenance , dump the ashes and dust off the fire resistant filters so the suction works well.
Cautious Shopper
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
The Cougar vacuum is better than the first one I had, one of those Tack Life $50 models.When the Cougar vacuum is new or has recently been cleaned out of ash, it provides adequate suction power. Many people have complained that the hose ( a narrow hose, about 1 inch in width) easily gets clogged -- it does. The best technique is to keep the metal nozzel pressed against the bottom of your wood burning stove to try and prevent larger chunks of charcoal from getting sucked up and blocking the flow. Even this is not fool-proof and I have to remove the hose and use a metal drain cleaning cable to bust up the blockage. Maybe someone can invent a clog resistant attachment that sucks up only dust and small charcoal pieces. The little hose that comes in the accessory bag didn't have sufficient suction, and just didn't seem to work as well as the steel tube attachment.Fine ash dust clogs the filters. That seems to be an issue with all these vacuums. The dust-cleaning shaker tool doesn't work all that well. You'll have to clean BOTH filters by hand after a while, which means loosening up the hose clamp to take off the outer filter -- not a pleasant task. No noticeable dust comes out the exhaust.That said, it does work. I can vacuum the wood-burning stove 5-10 times before it becomes time to take it outside (wearing a dust mask and protective outerwear). I empty the can, shake the outside filter, then brush off the remaining dust with a soft bristle brush.The quality of the hose, accessories (You DO get accessories), the steel can, and the motor seem above average, and it is made in the USA. The motor is not all that quiet as advertised.Is it worth six times the price of a TackLife vacuum? You be the The Cougar vacuum is better than the first one I had, one of those Tack Life $50 models.When the Cougar vacuum is new or has recently been cleaned out of ash, it provides adequate suction power. Many people have complained that the hose ( a narrow hose, about 1 inch in width) easily gets clogged -- it does. The best technique is to keep the metal nozzel pressed against the bottom of your wood burning stove to try and prevent larger chunks of charcoal from getting sucked up and blocking the flow. Even this is not fool-proof and I have to remove the hose and use a metal drain cleaning cable to bust up the blockage. Maybe someone can invent a clog resistant attachment that sucks up only dust and small charcoal pieces. The little hose that comes in the accessory bag didn't have sufficient suction, and just didn't seem to work as well as the steel tube attachment.Fine ash dust clogs the filters. That seems to be an issue with all these vacuums. The dust-cleaning shaker tool doesn't work all that well. You'll have to clean BOTH filters by hand after a while, which means loosening up the hose clamp to take off the outer filter -- not a pleasant task. No noticeable dust comes out the exhaust.That said, it does work. I can vacuum the wood-burning stove 5-10 times before it becomes time to take it outside (wearing a dust mask and protective outerwear). I empty the can, shake the outside filter, then brush off the remaining dust with a soft bristle brush.The quality of the hose, accessories (You DO get accessories), the steel can, and the motor seem above average, and it is made in the USA. The motor is not all that quiet as advertised.Is it worth six times the price of a TackLife vacuum? You be the judge...
Angie
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2016
The Cadillac of ash vacs there is nothing better.
Kathi D
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2013
We have been hauling a giant shop vacuum in from the garage every time our pellet stove needed to be cleaned, and because it was such a big chore, the stove didn't get cleaned as often as it should have been. Plus, every time we vacuumed the stove, the air filled with a fine cloud of ash.The last time we did this, I looked on amazon for an alternative, and found this one. It was easy to assemble, and works perfectly. Plenty of suction, not especially loud--no worse than a household vacuum cleaner, and did the job with no ash floating around the room. It's also a slim canister that fits neatly into the corner behind the stove, so we can actually vacuum the innards every day and keep the stove burning cleaner and more efficiently.I ordered the optional set of tools, all of which will be useful in cleaning the pellet stove, especially the long thin hose that will reach all the way to the bottom, which was hard with a conventional crevice tool. The brush is needed to clean the sides and back. I ordered an extra set of filters just so that I won't be caught without them, although the included filters should last many months, according to the instructions.It seems expensive compared to the alternatives, but having tried several other shop-type vacs over the years, there really is no alternative to this purpose-made tool.
clarkgt
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2012
This is a quite difficult piece of equipment to review. There is no question that if you follow the manufacturers recommendations for use EXACTLY it works very well. However, it is very unforgiving, if there are any hot ashes lurking in the ash you will be in trouble. On my second time using the vacuum on my wood stove, that is exactly what happened and it burned a hole in the outside. so called flame resistant, filter along with a worrying burning smell. That will cost me approx. $35 for replacement filters.I am mystified as to why in an age we can land men in the Moon and rovers on Mars we cannot design a vacuum that will safely and efficiently handle HOT ash. Come on Dustless Technology, it's not rocket science (pun intended) get your engineers working on something more advanced. How about micro perforated stainless steel filters, or something far better than coated cloth!I would recommend this unit with reservations
Joann Crants
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2010
When I bought my pellet stove, I noticed another version of this vacuum advertised on the back of a bag of pellets. At the time I looked up the price of the ash vac and thought it was too expensive and bought a much cheaper "Shop vac" for cleaning my stove. BOY WHAT A MISTAKE THAT WAS!!! After a year of having ash and soot spread all over my house, having to clean out the vacuum EVERY time I used it and finally trying to place all kinds of Duck tape over the silly thing in order to keep it from leaking ash all over, I decided to invest in the "Cougar Ash Vac." I was a little put off by some of the negative feedback this item received from people stating it wasn't worth the money, was hard to use and kept getting clogged up when they used it. I am happy to say, this was NOT the case for me. This attractive vacuum worked perfectly for me, sucked up every bit of ash from inside my stove and did not clog a bit. I no longer have black soot billowing out all over my house and my stove stays clean and ash free. I am not sure why others are having problems with their vacuums clogging up unless they are trying to use this vacuum to clean up debris left from stoves that burn large logs and lumps of coal. In which case, the vacuum may not be able to suck up larger pieces of unburned wood or coal. That would make sense, considering the selling feature of this product is that it is supposed to be good for cleaning fine pieces of ash that go through a regular shop vac. In short, this is a well built and hard working vacuum and a great investment. I am glad I bought it and wish I would have gotten one a long time ago.
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