I just used a Leaf Blower blowing thru a long enough Lightweight Aluminum Gutter/downspout (which I already had). made a U-turn at the top so I could blow debris out of hard to reach gutters up high. worked like a charm
@togamac
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very informative. I did not know that there is schedule 20 PVC so that alone made it worthwhile for me. You have a very pleasant demeanor, no bragging, yelling, annoying music, etc., you seem like a great guy to have a beer with. Just the facts, as Joe Friday said. Great job!
@flannelguydiy6458
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mac... nice of you to say that.
@AndreasUnderwood-em1bg
Жыл бұрын
This little baby packs a punch for the price (just over 30 bucks). I'm comparing it to an old Craftsman blower that recently died after about 15 years. So far I've used it four times kzitem.infoUgkx9IdbewMd3eOaX3SS_kV4wC73v6yWG2KY and it's done an excellent job. It's light, and it moves leaves and debris very well. It's a little shorter than the craftsman, but it's fairly easy to manage. I don't ever use the front grip (requiring both hands). If I did, it would increase the distance between the blower and the debris, or it would require me to bend over awkwardly. I'm 6' 3", so I just hold it (since it's light enough) with one hand down at my side and it's a perfect fit. It's also back-heavy, making it easy to maneuver up/down/left/right motions of the blower end. As a final perk, I can actually appreciate the safety cord lock feature, since my other blower's lack of a decent one caused my power cord connector to start falling apart, due to all of the pulling, etc. If you're not ready to spend 200 - 400 on a gas leaf blower, and you don't mind messing with a cord 2 to 4 times a month, then this thing is for you.
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching. please share the video with everyone
@amothinisengard6505
10 ай бұрын
What's the name of the product?
@OzScout66
3 жыл бұрын
...thanks for the informative video mate.... I've since made one, and it works a treat.... I had the same issue with the 50mm pipe getting stuck between roof edge & gutter along various sections... I grabbed my heat gun and reshaped the 50mm round pipe to an oval shape ~ 40mm and it fits in perfectly now without any issues what so ever.... I've even made an attachment with a slightly protruding chisel/squareish shaped edge to scrape along the gutter base as it sucks..... again the heat gun worked great to shape the pvc - thanks again mate, cheers
@juicer52
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sched 20 whole house vacuum 2" pipe suggestion. I found mine at local elect supply store for $6 for 8' section. The extra pieces, unions and elbows, were about $1 each. The weight difference made it so much easier in reaching second story gutters. I had been using a telescoping pool pole attached to extra shop vac hoses, looped at the business end, but it got pretty heavy. However, the 2" sched 20 pipe kept getting clogged at the suction end due to large/wet leaves so I switched to blowing out the gutters instead. A little messy but ground cleanup is no different that when I would climb on the roof (2/12 pitch) AND is so much safer. I will now be switching to my gas back pack blower for a air source as it doesn't require dragging the shop vac and power cord around the house. BTW, I also gave up on those downspout gutter screen inserts that clog almost as soon as installed and rely on a homemade screening cover made of 1/4" holed wire mesh. It measures about a foot in length and 1 " high. Might allow more fines to get through at roof level so I installed an inline flexible downspout diverter/screen close to the ground. About $6 from Lowes or HD, they can be checked and cleared before the fines can clog my underground system. The only other alternative I have considered is moving somewhere with no trees!
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped....now you can help me by sharing this video on Facebook
@Duncaninsandiego
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea, I just did this today. I have a 2 story house and 2 areas at each corner that always get clogged. I used schedule 40 with 2, 5 feet lengths coupled together and then shimmied about 4-5 rungs up a ladder to reach. It was kinda heavy however I found I could get up the ladder with the pipe and hook it into the gutter and leave hanging while I get the end of the shop vac and hook it to the end of the pvc. Also have a couple of areas of single story guttering so just disconnect one of the 5 ft sections and do it from the ground. Nice project, thanks for sharing, may look into the schedule 20 and a better coupling to make it a little more solid..
@flannelguydiy6458
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Duncan...
@Coalbucketlist
Жыл бұрын
I was just cleaning my gutters yesterday and wondering if I could use a shop vac because my trees are sweet gum trees. As you can imagine my gutters are full of those little sticker balls. I have one side gutter left to do and now it's going to be much easier than trying to dig those out by hand!!!
@JonsDailyHustle
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. We do alot of gutter cleanings and after our last job of being on a large ladder going up 2 stories.....I think we might try this on the next one lol
@flannelguydiy6458
4 жыл бұрын
good luck if you try it...
@mauriciorano7142
4 жыл бұрын
Flannel Guy DIY is it hard to do?
@kenmoon5685
4 жыл бұрын
Good idea...Every year I need to clean gutters at least 3 times and often 4 times due to the varying times the different trees lose their leaves. To have a person clean my gutters it typically costs $150 to 175.00!! ( home is two story) I also have them rinse the gutters as well to wash the silt down. I think this is definitely worth a try -especially as I think another improvement to your idea (in my application) would be to run my garden hose through it. Design a type of clamp or inside reducer to secure the hose nozzle like the small brass jet nozzles. Perhaps someone might have an idea how I can do that. Many thanks, I enjoy your tips!
@flannelguydiy6458
4 жыл бұрын
Ken... thanks for watching !
@1995Benzo
4 жыл бұрын
I paid $180, 3 months ago. Got a new clog. Not going to spend another $180!
@psilocybemusashi
2 жыл бұрын
won't the rain just wash the silt down for you?
@Tennoz
2 жыл бұрын
at the end of your pipe where it touches the bottom of the gutter you should either cut the tip off diagonally or cur a concave out of it with the two lower tips toward the shingle side and the other top toward the longer pipe side so that the upside down U is open left and right to suck leaves in
@flannelguydiy6458
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching! please share the video
@soundman6645
4 ай бұрын
if you have trouble with the pipe fitting between the roof material and the gutter. Heat up the end section og PVC with a heat gun till it is just soft and squash it flat till it fits nice. . carving the end away with a hole saw is a good thing too ..... do this before you cut the pipe to length
@barryrobertson9066
Жыл бұрын
Looks great going to try it
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@TRL2303
3 ай бұрын
You didnt show how you joined your pipe to the shop vacuum inlet. Theres a big difference in diameter. My shop Vax is 32mm and you are going from 2" (50mm). Also this big drop in diameter is gonna be a problem for blockages. I am also looking at other shop vacuums, and they are about 35mm standard ID.
@r.jsmith8979
3 жыл бұрын
Just a side note. If you have water in the gutter with leaves, you should take the filter out of the shop vac.
@r.jsmith8979
3 жыл бұрын
You may need the filter though. Maybe you just have to remember to dry it out when you finish? Any ideas?
@flannelguydiy6458
3 жыл бұрын
run it without the filter
@TheSputterGutterTool-jj4ee
10 ай бұрын
The Sputter clears the gutters without a LADDER!
@Justforall7
2 жыл бұрын
Great video bro. What Vac shop do you use and do you get enough power? Do you think I can use this method for full time gutter cleaning? Thanks and appreciate all the information.
@angelisone
3 жыл бұрын
The real drawback for many homeowners are the darn weight of holding & pushing it up when homes have 3 floors. And good luck finding grade 20 pipe.
@RangerCaptain11A
11 ай бұрын
sch 20 is vacuum pipe. its common.
@JamesBond-qv2ht
10 ай бұрын
@@RangerCaptain11A out of stock everywhere except a few places online but then shipping cost is ridiculous.
@letterspace1letterspace266
2 жыл бұрын
Using Threaded union was a great idea
@flannelguydiy6458
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@Leesherwood
3 жыл бұрын
Knowledge is power, Thank you for a great video. Subscribed.
@flannelguydiy6458
3 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@carlosgraphic
Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking to make this tool with 3" cardboard core tubes 48" long. It is usually found in signs or printing shops. A few can be stuck together without tilt weight problems. The join can be made with a piece of the same tube. They are very sturdy and lightweight. I know that because I work in a printing shop and already made the test with 4 tubes. The only downside I see is the dirty gutter has to be dry because the tubes are made of cardboard.
@billcox199
3 жыл бұрын
I use the same set up but use a blower instead of a shop vac.
@flannelguydiy6458
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching...
@mleibold
6 ай бұрын
Why?
@billcox199
6 ай бұрын
@@mleibold More power and much faster with a blower. 10ft. Piece of vinyl downspout and 2 45* ends about $15.
@pwu8194
3 жыл бұрын
I think I am just going to bend the vacuum hose downward and tie it to a pole.
@flannelguydiy6458
3 жыл бұрын
whatever works for you! The video is more of a thought starter for people
@flannelguydiy6458
3 жыл бұрын
You can buy a kit that does something similar here on Amazon amzn.to/3kRdXO8
@raymondrak961
3 жыл бұрын
This might work but various shop vac manufacturers have slightly different dimensions on their extensions. I think it's an attempt at brand loyalty.
@sdutango
2 жыл бұрын
I think maybe you can heat it up and make it flatter so it fits in easier.
@davekolp4552
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like he is struggling with that 2 in pvc.
@chrisfarrugia5513
3 жыл бұрын
Great Video thank heaps what size shop vac would be strong enough Wattage power
@flannelguydiy6458
3 жыл бұрын
not quite sure but the bigger the better
@p.ben.8177
Жыл бұрын
For the part that touches the gutter ...heat it with a heat gun and squash it a bit.
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
great idea
@patton3509
4 жыл бұрын
How do you maneuver around power lines going into the house?
@flannelguydiy6458
4 жыл бұрын
I did not have any in my way. You would simply avoid them....
@stephensmith9807
3 жыл бұрын
Heat up the PVC pipe and Flatten it a little
@dougsorensen7594
2 жыл бұрын
What power shop vac is required to provide enough suction?
@leungfy1
3 жыл бұрын
how do you connect the piping to the shop vac tubing if the tubing is 1-1/4 or 2.5" I can't find a flexible coupling that fits.
@flannelguydiy6458
3 жыл бұрын
there are adapters in your local home improvement store
@willchoate7072
2 жыл бұрын
Might do better hooking it up to the blower side of the shopvac. Blowing it out.
@flannelguydiy6458
2 жыл бұрын
you always have that option
@JamesBond-qv2ht
10 ай бұрын
Messy especially if there is some water in the gutters.
@morganroberts1111
Жыл бұрын
Heat the end pipe/outlet with a heat gun then shape to fit your gutter. Issue solved.
@flannelguydiy6458
Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching. please share the video
@dennismoreland5175
4 жыл бұрын
Why not use the exhaust side of your shop vac?
@flannelguydiy6458
4 жыл бұрын
you can use whichever side you want...
@fpplsoftwashpressurewashin8757
3 жыл бұрын
simply not enough power with the home style shop vac.
@vilo3454
2 жыл бұрын
Great video…yet just cut the dang trees down …they r the real issue.
@flannelguydiy6458
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@aussierednecksinger28
Жыл бұрын
Don't bother making anything out of PVC. Just go buy a lightweight plastic gutter cleaning kit by Worx or Stihl and save wasting time and money
@1942nn
3 жыл бұрын
you could use heat to flatten the suction pipe a bit so it does not get stuck.
@eyeonart6865
2 жыл бұрын
I bought a rigid shop vac and a gutter accessorie. eBay $44.00 for return rigid wet, dry vac and $29.00 for Rigid gutter accessorie. Now no more blowing leaves out of gutter.
@jimhansen2403
3 жыл бұрын
On the short end that is inside your gutters, just use a heat gun till soften then flatten the fist 3 or 4 inches about 1/2 inch. It will then clear the overhanging roofing.
@lookingdown8290
4 жыл бұрын
Instead of two 90 degree pieces, one 90 and one 45 would make this easier to use. Also, remove the filter and you will have more suction
@1942nn
3 жыл бұрын
great idea. I am about cleaning my gutter, single story house. Will try both ideas.
@nancyfaginas-cody6904
3 жыл бұрын
Did anyone try it with a 90 and 45?
@jimc5694
2 жыл бұрын
@@nancyfaginas-cody6904 My preliminary results show that the 45 is better.
@markmura3600
2 жыл бұрын
Chop saw safety tip. Let your blade come to a complete stop before lifting the blade. You can never be too careful with these things.
@glenmaule3967
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about an extension on the air hose to loosen the leftovers up and then go back with the shop vac. Use them one after the other a few times
@SheenaRea
2 жыл бұрын
Nice detailed video, and I love that it's straight to the point. Thank you!
@rbarr775
4 жыл бұрын
I think PVC manufacturers owe you a modest commission.
@flannelguydiy6458
4 жыл бұрын
yeah imagine them actually paying me??
@misha6162
3 жыл бұрын
did you cut off that 3 ft piece at the beginning because you did not need the extra bit of length?
@flannelguydiy6458
3 жыл бұрын
that is correct.. did not need the length or weight
@michaelbrennan7148
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting video. Very helpful
@flannelguydiy6458
4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@GrowlinWillie
2 жыл бұрын
way too long
@flannelguydiy6458
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching it until the end !
@Essays4College
4 жыл бұрын
How can you see what you're doing up there though? Seems as though it doesn't prevent you from having to use your ladder at some point.
@flannelguydiy6458
4 жыл бұрын
you can feel it.... like Hellen Keller would !
@Angelkta777
3 жыл бұрын
Attach go pro then connect to phone
@Essays4College
3 жыл бұрын
@@Angelkta777 Thanks for your response Angel. I really needed a serious answer about this. Thanks.
I plan to check my work with my drone which transmits video.
@davidsnyder4362
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. I recently had a new roof put on my home and replaced my gutters. I had 5 inch gutters and went with a 6 inch gutter to give myself more room to work when cleaning the gutters with this method. I also hope the larger gutters will handle the water better. Thank you again.
@flannelguydiy6458
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@GRJCLyon
3 жыл бұрын
I spent 7 grand cutting down every one of my trees because I'm putting in a pool. I got a brand new roof and seamless gutter system. I now need gutter guards from the neighbors trees. Fuck my life.
@mlee81
3 жыл бұрын
Annoying trying to find schedule 20 don't need heavy duty for this. Can't find it anywhere
@flannelguydiy6458
3 жыл бұрын
yeah it is not easy to find which is why I used schedule 40 in the video. I put a link in the description to a kit that is much lighter
@mlee81
3 жыл бұрын
@@flannelguydiy6458 thanks unfortunately I have have to get creative to reach 30 so feet. Most vids are looking at a 1 story building i could get with a ladder. Have an old home built like a castle need to get high. Appreciate the vid
@mikee6599
2 жыл бұрын
@@flannelguydiy6458 I don't see any links in your description.
@flannelguydiy6458
2 жыл бұрын
@@mikee6599 it was in the first pinned comment. I just added it to the description as well
@mikee6599
2 жыл бұрын
@@flannelguydiy6458 Thank you
@Mark-wt7xl
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Great idea, l am starting a business next year doing that.l make one next weekend. Thanks from Australia
@dudleydogbrown1
4 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO--THANK YOU
@flannelguydiy6458
4 жыл бұрын
thank you for watching
@laffytaffy4448
3 жыл бұрын
I tried to find schedule 20 (indoor vacuum PVC pipe) for this project, but what im finding is the outer diameter is much smaller, isn’t as solid, and has less compatible pieces such as female and male adapters. So would schedule 40 pvc be better even though its heavy and wobbly?? Has anyone made a schedule 20 gutter sucker who can share? Thx!!
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