Homemade Grit Guard

[txz28]

This is a repost of a topic that was lost in the server problems. I am reposting because some people might find this helpful.

Gonzo orginolly mentioned the idea of using “egg” crate plastic from Home Depot as a homemade grit guard. See the below topic.

Black Magic Grit Trap Bucket - Wal-Mart

Here was my process:

1. I bought some plastic used in drop ceilings from Home Depot. I found it in the drop ceiling section in the lumber side of the store. It cost me less than $10 for a big sheet enough for at least 6 buckets. (See photo).

2. I traced the outline of the bucket on the plastic.

3. Using a pair of wire cutters I cut the plastic.

4. I then wedged the plastic into the bottom of the bucket. This ended up being about 3” from the bottom of the bucket. This was my intentional height. I had also considered adding some other plastic zip tied togther to form a base for the grit guard, but decided that this was not requied since I wedged it in there pretty well.

I have only used it once, but it worked well. The guard stayed in place and did not move.

[txz28]

Here is another picture.

[txz28]

This is the last picture inside of the bucket.

[Postwood]

Excellent. I was thinking about how to do this kind of thing.

[tom p.]

[Pats300zx]

Thanks for reposting....

[txz28]

Tom,

Did you place yours directly on the bottom of the bucket? I kept mine about 3" off of the bottom. It is wedged in there. I did this to really minimize any dirt that could get cought in my wash mitt.

Kevin

[tom p.]

I have mine positioned about 1.5" off the bottom of the bucket. It's real tight but I can still remove it for cleaning as necessary.

This was a good find. I had another type of material before but this product (made by Lithonia) is much more open and will do a better job.

[4DSC]

Yes, thank you for reposting this!

[txz28]

Originally posted by tom p.
I have mine positioned about 1.5" off the bottom of the bucket. It's real tight but I can still remove it for cleaning as necessary.

From the picture it was hard to tell if it was sitting on the bottom or not. Mine is similarly a tight fit, but removeable. I do not really see the need to remove it though. I just rinse the dirt out of the buckets out when I am done washing.

[Vincent Vega]

Cool! I just had 3 flourescent fixtures donated to me. They all had the grid. I took the grids out for better overall lighting. I was going to throw them out. I'm glad I waited.