Product Overview
An in-line waste filter that fits into the vacuum line between the tool and the machine, using a replaceable fabric filter sock as its element. It catches hair, fibre, grit and debris before they reach the waste tank and the vacuum blower, and the clear body shows the operator and the customer what has been recovered.
The AC11 is the clip-lid, sock-filter version of the Hydro-Filter. The AC10 is the screw-lid version with a stainless steel screen.
Important — Know Which Body You Own Before Buying Spares
| Model | Lid | Element | Spare element at CCW |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC11 (this product) | Clip | Fabric filter sock | Not currently stocked — contact us before ordering |
| Hydro-Filter (AC10) | Screw-on | Stainless steel mesh | Yes — AC10C |
The AC10C stainless screen does not fit the AC11. Hydro-Force also lists an optional stainless insert for the AC11, part AC11S, which CCW does not currently stock. If you want a filter with a stainless element supplied and a replacement readily available in Australia, the AC10 is the one to buy.
Sock or Stainless — What Actually Differs
- A fabric sock catches finer material than an open mesh screen, so more of the fine soil is held before the tank.
- A sock also loads faster and restricts sooner, so it needs checking more often on heavy work.
- A sock is a consumable. A stainless screen is rinsed and reused.
Applications
- Truckmount and portable carpet extraction
- Upholstery and rug work, where fibre and hair load is heavy
- General residential cleaning where showing the customer the recovered soil is part of the job
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Hydro-Force (Aramsco) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | AC11 |
| Body | Clear polymer |
| Lid | Clip |
| Filter element | Replaceable fabric filter sock |
| Optional element | AC11S stainless steel insert (not stocked by CCW) |
Hydro-Force does not publish overall dimensions, weight or line size for the AC11. Rather than estimate them, we have left them out — if the connection size matters to your line, contact us before ordering and we will measure a unit.
Operating Advice
- Check the sock during the job on heavy soil work, not only at the end. A fabric element restricts sooner than a screen does.
- Rinse the sock out rather than letting soil dry in it. Dried soil in fabric does not rinse out afterwards.
- Dry the sock before storage. A damp sock in a closed van is the source of the smell that gets blamed on the waste tank.
- Seat the clip lid squarely. A lid that is not latched properly is an air leak, and the loss shows up at the wand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the sock included?
Yes, the filter is supplied with its sock. Replacement socks are not currently a stocked CCW line — contact us before you need one.
Can I fit the AC10C stainless screen instead?
No. The AC10C is made for the AC10 body. The AC11 takes a sock, or the AC11S insert.
Is the AC11 discontinued?
No. Hydro-Force lists both filters. The AC10 is the newer design, and it is the one CCW can supply spare elements for.
Which should I buy, the AC10 or the AC11?
For most working operators, the AC10 — a stainless screen is supplied, it is rinsed and reused rather than replaced, and CCW stocks the spare. Choose the AC11 if you specifically want fabric filtration.
How often should the sock be changed?
On condition. Change it when it will no longer rinse clean, or when it is holed or thinning.
Related Products
- Hydro-Filter Inline Waste Filter (AC10)
- Hydro-Filter with Flash Cuffs (AC10F)
- Hydro-Filter Replacement Screen (AC10C)
What We See in the Field
Sock filters get judged on how they look rather than how they flow. A sock that is grey but intact is still working; a sock that is packed solid is a restriction the operator cannot see past, because the body still shows dirt and looks like it is doing its job.
