Shop Vac Gutter Cleaning Attachment DIY

[@maxxc7534]

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]

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]

Thank you Mac... nice of you to say that.

[@OzScout66]

...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

[@flannelguydiy6458]

You can buy a kit that does something similar here on Amazon amzn.to/3kRdXO8

[@raymondrak961]

This might work but various shop vac manufacturers have slightly different dimensions on their extensions. I think it's an attempt at brand loyalty.

[@AndreasUnderwood-em1bg]

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 kzbin.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]

thanks for watching. please share the video with everyone

[@amothinisengard6505]

What's the name of the product?

[@juicer52]

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]

Glad it helped....now you can help me by sharing this video on Facebook

[@SheenaRea]

Nice detailed video, and I love that it's straight to the point. Thank you!

[@Coalbucketlist]

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!!!

[@davidsnyder4362]

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]

thanks for watching!

[@Duncaninsandiego]

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]

Thanks for watching Duncan...

[@1942nn]

you could use heat to flatten the suction pipe a bit so it does not get stuck.

[@markmura3600]

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.

[@Worldpeace-su3qk]

Reduce the tip what goes into the gutter to an inch and 3/4 you got quite a hangover from the tile which is good however, you need to reduce a portion of the tube size. What goes into the gutter on your home to get a better cleaning? 😊 I just wanna be four years old upgrade your vacuum 16 gallon 6.5 hp your notice the difference the vacuum has to be 6.5 hp good results. Great. Video

[@flannelguydiy6458]

thank you for watching. please like the video and sub for me

[@Justforall7]

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.

[@jimhansen2403]

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.

[@JonsDailyHustle]

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]

good luck if you try it...

[@mauriciorano7142]

Flannel Guy DIY is it hard to do?

[@glenmaule3967]

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

[@kenmoon5685]

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]

Ken... thanks for watching !

[@1995Benzo]

I paid $180, 3 months ago. Got a new clog. Not going to spend another $180!

[@psilocybemusashi]

won't the rain just wash the silt down for you?

[@eyeonart6865]

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.

[@Tennoz]

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]

thanks for watching! please share the video

[@jeannineross4046]

I was just thinking this, cut on the front edge so the leaves can be sucked up better. Have you tried it?

[@Worldpeace-su3qk]

I would’ve put The tubs in The opposite direction, ,putting the black pieces at the top and the white at the bottom the PVC is more heavy and stronger. The black tubes are lighter, black tubes at top , white PVC at the bottom. The reason the tiles are sticking over the gutter so that the water will land inside the gutter and won’t go down the drip edge creating dry rot.

[@barryrobertson9066]

Looks great going to try it

[@flannelguydiy6458]

Have fun!

[@soundman6645]

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

[@Mark-wt7xl]

Thank you Great idea, l am starting a business next year doing that.l make one next weekend. Thanks from Australia

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you for posting video. Very helpful

[@flannelguydiy6458]

You are welcome!

[@lookingdown8290]

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]

great idea. I am about cleaning my gutter, single story house. Will try both ideas.

[@nancyfaginas-cody6904]

Did anyone try it with a 90 and 45?

[@jimc5694]

@@nancyfaginas-cody6904 My preliminary results show that the 45 is better.

[@chrisfarrugia5513]

Great Video thank heaps what size shop vac would be strong enough Wattage power

[@flannelguydiy6458]

not quite sure but the bigger the better

[@r.jsmith8979]

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]

You may need the filter though. Maybe you just have to remember to dry it out when you finish? Any ideas?

[@flannelguydiy6458]

run it without the filter

[@Leesherwood]

Knowledge is power, Thank you for a great video. Subscribed.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

thank you!

[@misha6162]

did you cut off that 3 ft piece at the beginning because you did not need the extra bit of length?

[@flannelguydiy6458]

that is correct.. did not need the length or weight

[@Worldpeace-su3qk]

For a two stroy Home I would make 8 poles 5ft inch one

[@Essays4College]

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]

you can feel it.... like Hellen Keller would !

[@Angelkta777]

Attach go pro then connect to phone

[@Essays4College]

@@Angelkta777 Thanks for your response Angel. I really needed a serious answer about this. Thanks.

[@Angelkta777]

@@Essays4College kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5DYdWujmchsd6s

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

I plan to check my work with my drone which transmits video.

[@TheSputterGutterTool-jj4ee]

The Sputter clears the gutters without a LADDER!

[@angelisone]

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]

sch 20 is vacuum pipe. its common.

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

@@RangerCaptain11A out of stock everywhere except a few places online but then shipping cost is ridiculous.

[@TRL2303]

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.

[@billcox199]

I use the same set up but use a blower instead of a shop vac.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

thanks for watching...

[@mleibold]

Why?

[@billcox199]

@@mleibold More power and much faster with a blower. 10ft. Piece of vinyl downspout and 2 45* ends about $15.

[@Worldpeace-su3qk]

I would’ve got it the opposite putting the black pieces at the top and the white at the bottom the PVC is more heavy and stronger. The black pipe is a lotstronger pipe Chery black pipe better.

[@dudleydogbrown1]

EXCELLENT VIDEO--THANK YOU

[@flannelguydiy6458]

thank you for watching

[@letterspace1letterspace266]

Using Threaded union was a great idea

[@flannelguydiy6458]

thanks for watching!

[@sdutango]

I think maybe you can heat it up and make it flatter so it fits in easier.

[@patton3509]

How do you maneuver around power lines going into the house?

[@flannelguydiy6458]

I did not have any in my way. You would simply avoid them....

[@pwu8194]

I think I am just going to bend the vacuum hose downward and tie it to a pole.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

whatever works for you! The video is more of a thought starter for people

[@leungfy1]

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]

there are adapters in your local home improvement store

[@mlee81]

Annoying trying to find schedule 20 don't need heavy duty for this. Can't find it anywhere

[@flannelguydiy6458]

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]

@@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]

@@flannelguydiy6458 I don't see any links in your description.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

@@mikee6599 it was in the first pinned comment. I just added it to the description as well

[@mikee6599]

@@flannelguydiy6458 Thank you

[@p.ben.8177]

For the part that touches the gutter ...heat it with a heat gun and squash it a bit.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

great idea

[@carlosgraphic]

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.

[@rbarr775]

I think PVC manufacturers owe you a modest commission.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

yeah imagine them actually paying me??

[@stephensmith9807]

Heat up the PVC pipe and Flatten it a little

[@willchoate7072]

Might do better hooking it up to the blower side of the shopvac. Blowing it out.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

you always have that option

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

Messy especially if there is some water in the gutters.

[@davekolp4552]

Looks like he is struggling with that 2 in pvc.

[@morganroberts1111]

Heat the end pipe/outlet with a heat gun then shape to fit your gutter. Issue solved.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

thanks for watching. please share the video

[@dougsorensen7594]

What power shop vac is required to provide enough suction?

[@fpplsoftwashpressurewashin8757]

simply not enough power with the home style shop vac.

[@dennismoreland5175]

Why not use the exhaust side of your shop vac?

[@flannelguydiy6458]

you can use whichever side you want...

[@GRJCLyon]

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.

[@vilo3454]

Great video…yet just cut the dang trees down …they r the real issue.

[@flannelguydiy6458]

thanks for watching!

[@laffytaffy4448]

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!!

[@flannelguydiy6458]

if you can hold it up then maybe...

[@GrowlinWillie]

way too long

[@flannelguydiy6458]

thanks for watching it until the end !

[@aussierednecksinger28]

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