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hooverman


Joined: Jan 10, 2010
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Vacuum for toxic material pick-up
Original Message   Feb 17, 2011 6:08 pm
Will a TriStar (with HEPA motor & exhaust filter + micron bags) be good for picking up asbestos, lead dust or anything hazardous?  I'm remodeling my house & plan to vacuum up the dust but don't know if its safe.
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adamlau


Location: Los Angeles
Joined: Mar 19, 2011
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Re: Vacuum for toxic material pick-up
Reply #4   Mar 19, 2011 5:05 pm
As a construction professional trained in asbestos abatement, I can tell you that the general procedure for asbestos cleanup of qualified material is wetting following by removal via a sealed wet/dry vacuum with a HEPA filter. The vacuum can be portable, but is often a vehicle-mounted (i.e. heavy-duty).
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