Industrial drum vac 6101 EasySwitch®

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Overview
The EXAIR EasySwitch® Wet‑Dry Vac System P6101 is a pneumatic wet/dry vacuum designed to mount on a standard 55‑gallon open drum. It uses compressed air (no electricity) and a removable filter element to switch quickly between dry material and liquid vacuuming. Patent No. 11,969,134.

Applications

• Coolant and metalworking fluids
• Machine tool chips and shavings
• Floor and maintenance cleanup
• Drain and spill recovery
• Sawdust and bulk solids handling
• Mold, allergen and contaminant removal

Advantages

• Rapid tool‑free conversion between dry and wet modes
• High vacuum performance with low compressed air consumption
• Quiet operation (~79–82 dBA depending on pressure)
• Maintenance‑free vacuum generator (no motors or moving parts)
• Safe for industrial sites — no electrical power required
• Automatic float shutoff to prevent overfills
• Continuous‑duty capable and fits standard open‑top drums

Styles
The EasySwitch Wet‑Dry Vac is offered in three configurations:

• Standard: EasySwitch Vac unit, drum lid, standard or HEPA filter with pre‑filter, 1/2" compressed air hose assembly, pressure gauge, 10' of 1‑1/2" (38 mm) vacuum hose, crevice tool, 19" wand, skimmer tool and dust brush. (drum not included)
• Deluxe: Standard kit plus drum dolly, 10' antistatic 1‑1/2" hose, spill recovery kit, extension wand, round dust brush, 24" and 11" crevice tools, 12" floor tool and tool holder. (drum not included)
• Premium: Deluxe kit plus a 55‑gallon drum.

What’s Included?

• EasySwitch Vac unit
• EasySwitch drum lid
• Standard filter or HEPA filter and pre‑filter
• 1/2" compressed air hose assembly
• Pressure gauge
• 10' of 1‑1/2" (38 mm) vacuum hose
• Crevice tool, 19" straight wand, skimmer tool, dust brush

Performance
80 PSIG (5.5 BAR) — Air Consumption: 53 SCFM (1,500 SLPM) — Lift: 168" H2O (314 mm Hg) — Vacuum Flow: 90 CFM (2,548 LPM) — Sound Level: 79 dBA
90 PSIG (6.2 BAR) — Air Consumption: 59 SCFM (1,670 SLPM) — Lift: 190" H2O (355 mm Hg) — Vacuum Flow: 92 CFM (2,605 LPM) — Sound Level: 80 dBA
100 PSIG (6.9 BAR) — Air Consumption: 65 SCFM (1,840 SLPM) — Lift: 210" H2O (392 mm Hg) — Vacuum Flow: 94 CFM (2,661 LPM) — Sound Level: 82 dBA

Conveying Rate Comparison (80 PSIG / 5.5 BAR)
Water: 36 GPM (136 LPM) — Plastic tumbling media: 68 lbs/min (31 kg/min) — Steel shot: 54 lbs/min (24 kg/min)

Warnings
Wet: Do not use with low‑flash‑point or flammable liquids (fuel oil, alcohol, mineral spirits, gasoline, kerosene). Dry: Do not use with combustible dusts.

Technical specifications

• Brand: EXAIR
• Model (SKU): P6101
• Commercial name: EasySwitch® Wet‑Dry Vac System
• Power: Pneumatic (compressed air), no electrical power required
• Typical sound level: ~79–82 dBA (depending on pressure)
• Air consumption: 53–65 SCFM depending on pressure
• Recommended operating pressure: 80–100 PSIG (5.5–6.9 BAR)
• Vacuum flow: ~90–94 CFM (2,548–2,661 LPM) depending on pressure
• Lift: up to ~210" H2O (≈392 mm Hg) depending on pressure
• Drum compatibility: Designed to rest on a standard 55‑gallon open drum (drum not included except Premium)
• Filtration options: Standard filter or HEPA certified filter
• Safety: Automatic float shutoff to prevent spills
• Patent: Patent No. 11,969,134