well got my my vac built + my 9 year olds version

[vaquero44]

well here is my gold vac very similar to viper vac minus a part or two but excited for spring now plus my son made his version from a electric leaf blower and a tupper ware bowl and used a sleep machine hose I thought he was pretty creative myself.....see what you think?

 

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[AzViper]

Did you seal between the top bulkhead and the lid? Also you may want to drill and install bolts along the outer edge.

 

[vaquero44]

hey thanks for the pointers on the outer bolts on the lid I knew there was something I was forgetting and the rubber gromet it is sealed I know there are some things i'll have to probably relook at the pics I had a hard time to find the type of rubber seals you use so I had to improvise a bit but it does work really thank you very much for posting I know it would it been a lot easier getting a kit from you but I'm terribly cheap please don't hold it against me LOL!

 

[AzViper]

What I was speaking of in regards to seal is to use Silicone seal between the lid and the top bulkhead. The Silicone will not stick to either surface but acts as a gasket. I apply a bunch of clear then bolt the bulkhead to the lid and the to the blower. Allow the Silicone to squeeze out and harden. Then take a sharp razor blade and cut along the bulkhead edge to trim off the Silicone. I repeat this to the inside opening trimming off the Silicone that squeezes out.

 

[vaquero44]

ok we'll do thank you again!