Can a shop vacuum be set up on its side?

[rtropp]

I am reorganizing my work room to try and free up some space. I would like to keep my shop vac below a shelf under my workbench. It will not fit upright but can fit if I position it on its side.

I want to see if anyone thinks that will damage the shop vac or diminish its effectiveness.

 

Thanks,

Richard

[Q A's Revenge]

Can't think why it shouldn't work, what model shop vac is it?

[rtropp]

Vacmaster HEPA

[jud]

Probably be easier on the motor bearings being on it's side. Are you going to add a hose on the exhaust side so you can vent it outside?  I do that with the one I use it to clean up the soot and ash from the pellet stove.

jud

[rtropp]

I am not planning on outside venting. I just want to capture dust from sanding. By placing it on its side I can fit it under my worktable and run the house behind it to attached to tools as I use them.

 

Richard.