What’s Included in the DentalEZ Bulldog Preventative Maintenance Kit?
In the modern dental practice, the vacuum system is often the unsung hero of daily operations. It is an essential “engine” behind many procedures, responsible for maintaining a clean, clear, and safe operative environment for both the patient and the clinician. Dental offices used to rely on water-intensive “wet-ring” pumps that, while powerful, were potentially costly. However, the industry has shifted toward a more sustainable solution: dry vacuum technology. By eliminating the need for constant water flow, these systems offer a more eco-friendly profile and significant utility savings without sacrificing performance. But even the best machines require proper maintenance to keep them running smoothly.
In this article, we’d like to go over one of said units, the DentalEZ Bulldog Vacuum System. Specifically, we’ll focus on its Preventative Maintenance Kit, going over the essential components inside for proper maintenance. These parts are required to keep your machine operating at its best for years to come.
What is a Dry Vacuum?
A dry vacuum is a positive displacement machine that creates a vacuum that’s utilized in a variety of procedures. Many kind of vacuum pumps like these exist. But dry vacuums for medical use make the important distinction. Because these machines are “dry,” they can’t have liquids flowing directly into the motor. To solve this, the system pulls everything through a separation tank first. This tank acts like a filter, spinning out saliva and debris so that only clean, dry air reaches the pump. This setup provides strong, steady suction that doesn’t weaken, even when multiple dentists in the same building are working at once.
The “heart” of this machine is the pump, which typically uses a high-speed mechanical design like a rotary vane or a blower. These pumps are built to be extremely durable and are often air-cooled to prevent overheating during a long day of back-to-back appointments. Because they move air so efficiently, they provide the consistent power needed for modern dental tools like the high-volume evacuators used in daily procedures.
A Brief Look at the DentalEZ Bulldog
The DentalEZ Bulldog is a compact power-unit designed to offer high performance with a small footprint. It provides twice the useful performance per horsepower compared to traditional water ring pumps or turbines. Making it an efficient upgrade for clinics with limited space.
At the heart of systems like the Bulldog is the Rotary Vane Pump Technology. These lubricated pumps are engineered to outlast non-lubricated systems and ensure that vacuum performance remains consistent even as more high-volume evacuators (HVEs) are opened. The system is entirely water-free and only requires maintenance once a year. And the Bulldog is backed by an exclusive 10-year no-wear-out pump warranty.
However, even though it’s minimal, the longevity of your vacuum is only achieved with proper maintenance. So let’s look at what’s included in your preventative maintenance kit.
The Preventative Maintenance Kit
Inside the Preventative Maintenance Kit for your DentalEZ Bulldog, you’ll find the following parts:
1 Large Filter Element
1 Small Filter Element
1 Oil Filter Element
If you’d like to see more info on this PM Kit for the DentalEZ Bulldog Vacuum, you can find it on our site here. If you have any questions about preventative maintenance, give us a call at 704-966-1650 Option 3 for our Free Tech Support Line. You can also find our various resources using the links below available to everyone for free below.
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The DentalEZ Bulldog Dry Vacuum PM Kit is available to view on our site here.