A HEPA-Ready Extractor Designed For the Pros
Bosch introduces their newest tool to help the daily trades professional manage the danger of silica dust. The Bosch GAS20-17AH Wet/Dry Dust Extractor is an industrial-grade machine with 300 CFM maximum capacity. Able to filter fine dust, coarse dirt, and liquid debris from your work area.
What are the specs?
HEPA Ready…
Getting straight into what you need to know about the extractor, it boasts a 17-gallon capacity and auto filter cleaning with a HEPA filter. These improvements will help move workers to comply with OSHA silica dust regulation compliance, which, if not followed, can shut down your site. Filtering is automatic and activates every 15 seconds, and the HEPA filter captures 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns or larger.
It’s a Power House
It can maintain the maximum 300 CFM capacity thanks to its 17.5-amp high-performance motor. The powerful dust extraction can handle heavy-duty applications, from cutting concrete to surface grinding with larger 7” and 9” grinders. Not to mention, it can even work with 12” cut-off tools.
Self-Cleaning Filter
With jobs needing big tools, you must think cleaning will be a problem to keep it up? Not necessarily; the GAS20-17AH has a self-cleaning system for the filter, which will keep you on top of the job. Every 15 seconds, the filter will reverse airflow to HEPA filter, ensuring the extractor is at maximum efficiency.
The Design
It’s Simply Tough
Now that we have got all the numbers out of the way, the next thing to take notice is how Bosch designed the extractor. Built with convenience in mind for the user, it can handle most tough sites and is easy to set up and remove waste.
With metal castors, it can handle challenging job site terrain easily. Along with the castors, a metal frame with a height-adjustable fold-down handle makes for easy maneuverability.
Packed With Convenient Features
The wet/dry extractor also comes with a water level sensor that helps prevent overfilling, making filling up less of a hassle. Before storing it away, you must eliminate the machine’s waste. The GAS20-17AH has a discharge hose for stress-free drainage and a dumping mechanism for emptying convenience.
Hoses, Bags, and Connectors
Included with every extractor is a HEPA filter, and with that filter, you will also receive a three-layer heavy-duty filter bag. The bag will help protect the filter from the abrasive material to avoid potential damage. Finally, a 16’ anti-static hose to eliminate clogging and errant shocks. This hose will also prevent dust from clinging to the outside of the hose, keeping your job site clean.
An optional connector that comes in handy is the Y-Connect (sold separately); it allows for the operation of two tools simultaneously. Which is great for small jobs that use 5” or smaller angle grinders for surface grinding or cutting concrete.
What’s in the Box?
When you buy this tool, you are guaranteed the following:
(1) Bosch GAS20-17A Wet/Dry Dust Extractor, (1) VF430H HEPA Filter, (1) Three-Layer Heavy-Duty Filter Bag, (1) 16’ 35mm Anti-Static Hose, (1) Bend Nozzle, (1) Power Tool Adapter Nozzle, (2) Extension Tubes, & (1) Floor Nozzle.
Final Thoughts
A great addition to any daily trades professional who is frequently around silica dust. This machine will not only keep you in OSHA regulations but will also keep your workers safe. It won’t impede them from getting their work done when it comes time to move the extractor around the site or clean it out.
If you don’t want to get sucked in with OSHA violations, check out our Acme Tools website for more HEPA-ready gear. Stay tuned and updated with our blog’s latest tools news, DIY builds, and buying guides. That way, you can always #DoYourBestWork!
