Description
Demolition dust and fine drywall particulates blind ordinary paper filters in minutes on active jobsites. The Nilfisk AERO 21-01 PC 5 Gallon wet dry vacuum solves filter clogging via Push-and-Clean reverse air pulse technology driven by a 120V commercial motor. Its 5 Gallon tank requires frequent emptying during high-volume plaster demo sweeps.
Molded high-density polyethylene constructs the 5 Gallon canister, absorbing tool drops and jobsite impacts without cracking. An isolated bypass motor architecture routes clean ambient air over motor commutators, preventing fine concrete dust from scouring copper armature bars. The washable PET fleece filter element resists rotting when exposed to damp debris during wet-to-dry transitions. Plastic toggle clamps exert positive downward clamping force against the perimeter rubber tank seal.
Push Clean Utility Matrix
Finish carpenters, painters, and maintenance technicians run this compact machine for point-of-origin dust capture and floor cleanup. The semi-automatic filter cleaning system clears caked dust with the push of a button.
- Push-and-Clean reverse air pulse system clears fine particulate cakes from the filter on demand
- 5 Gallon polyethylene canister resists structural cracking from dropped tools and vehicle transit
- 120V commercial motor delivers 125 CFM and 84-inch water lift for deep debris extraction
- Washable PET fleece filter media captures 99.9% of coarse shop dust down to 1 micron
- Built-in rubber strap anchors the power cable and flexible suction hose during hand transport
- Lightweight 16-pound chassis transfers up scaffolding and into service vans without back fatigue
- Full contractor tool kit includes aluminum extension tubes, commercial floor tools, and nozzles
Bench Testing Heat Telemetry
Current draw pulls 8.4 Amps on 120 Volt circuits under continuous extraction through a restricted nozzle. Motor dome metal temperatures rise 35°F above room ambient after 45 minutes of loaded dust collection. Exhaust port air discharge registers 115°F during sustained high-vacuum resistance. Static water lift drops 7-inch water lift across the standard 8-foot hose. Sound output meters track 64 dBA at 10 feet under open airflow, climbing to 69 dBA under full vacuum seal.
Jobsite Bounds Maintenance Protocol
The 16-pound dry weight transfers between service trucks with ease, but narrow caster spacing risks roll-overs if dragged sideways across rough subfloors. Certified hazardous lead paint or asbestos abatement contractors must avoid this non-HEPA model, because fine toxic dust escapes the PET filter. Sucking hot metal turnings, molten solder dross, or burning embers will melt the intake deflector and spark canister fires.
- Depress the Push-and-Clean button three times whenever air speed drops at the suction nozzle
- Inspect the canister rim gasket once per week for grit accumulation that degrades suction
- Wash the PET filter cartridge under low-pressure running tap water and dry to a crisp finish
Factory Warranty Carton Roster
Nilfisk supports this machine with a 2-Year commercial warranty covering motor defects and electrical switches. The shipped box contains the 5 Gallon vacuum unit, PET fleece filter, 8-foot suction hose, two aluminum extension tubes, floor nozzle, crevice tool, and fleece collection bag.
