This diy extension made of pvc piping will fit on a leaf blower or shop vac and blow.
Diy gutter blower.
Before you go there are some key measurements you should take such as.
Two inch sink trap to form the 180 degree bend for the gutter.
Glue an elbow onto the end of the other 8 foot length followed by the 6 inch piece.
Generally speaking there are two ways to do it.
You re probably familiar with the leaf blower as a tool that makes quick work of collecting leaves on the ground.
A leaf blower can also clear leaves out of your.
Un attach your leaf blower from the gutter cleaning tool and with a special adaptor 2 parts that cost 15 total from lowes or home depot and the device now attaches to any wet dry type shop vac found at lowes stores or home depots to.
Aluminum downpipe or vinyl downpipe.
Place another elbow onto the end of that piece with an end cap.
Here is a simple way to blow leaves from your roof s gutter.
Materials needed for a diy leaf blower gutter attachment.
Materials a length of two inch abs pipe.
The downpipe and elbows linked above measure 3 x 2 but these measurements will not fit all leaf blowers.
The internal diameter of your leaf blower nozzle the external diameter of your leaf blower nozzle the height of your roofline gutters items you will need to make your own gutter cleaner attachment.
Leaves can clog up your gutters in the fall and cause serious problems if you don t take preventative measures.
Before you start please keep in mind that these methods work best on dry leaves.
What you may not have considered.
2 or more aluminum downspout elbows or vinyl downspout elbows.
How to clean gutters with a leaf blower.
A 2 1 2 inch to 1 1 2 inch rubber reducer extra extension for the shop vac to provide the necessary extension length to reach the roof from ground level.
How to clean gutters on a two story house which rain gutters are best for your home.
Cut 6 inches off one of the sections with a hacksaw.
All you need is some plastic pipe and a leaf blower.
Vinyl gutters have quickly become a homeowner favorite be.
Purchase two 8 foot lengths of pvc pipe for creating the gutter cleaner and having some extra for repairs.