HEPA Vacs and EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation Rules

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In this month’s Construction Distribution Magazine there is a really nice article titles “Help Your Customer Choose a HEPA Vacuum”. The article is aimed at those selling vacuums but I think it is probably much more helpful for those buying them. It covers the basics of the HEPA vac, how it will treated by the EPA Restoration, Repair and Painting (RRP) rules as well as some of the attachments you will need for specific jobs.

One other bit of good new you will find in the article is that the official start date for enforcement has been moved back to October 1, 2010 for the individual training and company certification. Also if an individual has applied to enroll in one of the courses by September 30, 2010 they will have until December 31, 2010 to complete the training.

If you are interested in more specific information covered in the compliance course our friend Everett over at ProToolReviews will be able to shed some light on that. He attended the 2 day course and did a nice article that gives his experience as well as voicing some concerns and frustrations with the process.


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The Dustless BitBuddies for 99% Dust Removal

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Dustless Technologies is quickly becoming the name brand in dust removal technology. The Dustless HEPA vacuum was one of the first to become EPA certified for lead paint removal under the $500 price. The BitBuddies are now available in 2 versions: 1-3/8” BitBuddie and 1” to 4” BitBuddie, which is more customizable to fit your needs.

Both units come with an 18” adaptor hose and will stay in place simply by suction, even when using horizontally. The units will work with any wet/dry shop vac and collect up to 99% of air born dust significantly improving air quality for workers and anyone in the area. The units are $34 each from Ohio Power Tool and will work with hammer drills, hole saws, drywall saws, core bits and various other applications. Check out this video for more details  
  

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