Make a Vacuum Cleaner
Materials: ★★★ Requires materials not commonly found in school laboratories
Difficulty: ★★☆ Can be done by science teachers
Safety: ★★☆ Some safety precautions required to perform safely
Categories: Pressure and Fluids
Alternative titles: DIY Vacuum Cleaner
Summary
A simple vacuum cleaner model is built using a plastic bottle, a motor, and basic craft materials. A propeller powered by a motor creates suction that pulls in small debris, showing how air pressure and airflow work in real vacuum cleaners.
Procedure
- Cut a 700 mL plastic bottle into two parts as shown in the guide.
- In the bottom section, make a side hole and several holes at the base.
- Cut a cardboard disc to fit tightly inside the bottle bottom. In the center, cut a square opening to mount the gearless motor.
- Cut three triangular openings in the disc for airflow.
- Attach a propeller to the motor shaft, then secure the motor into the square opening of the cardboard disc.
- Insert this motor-propeller setup into the bottle bottom section.
- Connect the motor to a power source (such as a power bank) using a motor control element.
- Cover the open end of the bottle with a piece of open-weave bandage to act as a filter net.
- Reattach the top section of the bottle over the setup.
- Secure the power bank to the outside of the bottle with double-sided tape.
- Turn on the circuit and test by placing the bottle’s opening near small pieces of paper. The suction should collect the debris.
Links
How To Make Vacuum Cleaner At Home | Powerful Vacuum Cleaner For School Project - Creative Biswajit :
📄 How to make vacuum cleaner at Home - Havi.co: https://www.havi.co/blogs/how-to-make-vacuum-cleaner?srsltid=AfmBOoouBPVCgfCO5Ap59sufyw_RABFuumI67So8gfTqd_PDGRhJw8_U
Variations
- Replace the bandage with different types of fabric (cloth, silk, or mesh) and compare performance.
- Try bottles of different sizes for stronger or weaker suction.
- Use different propeller designs to test efficiency.
- Add a switch to control the motor more easily.
Safety Precautions
- Use scissors and cutters carefully when cutting the bottle and cardboard.
- Ensure wires are properly insulated to prevent short circuits.
- Do not use the vacuum for liquids or fine dust.
- Supervise children during construction and use.
Questions to Consider
- What happens if you use an opaque fabric (like silk) instead of a net bandage?
- How does the propeller create suction inside the bottle?
- Why are holes needed at the base of the bottle?
- How does this model compare to a commercial vacuum cleaner in design and function?
- What improvements could make this design stronger or more efficient?