The Sandia 10-0822 is the genuine intake and exhaust grate for the Sniper extractor line. It is a small, inexpensive part that does an unglamorous but important job: it keeps debris out of the motor compartment while letting the vacuum motors breathe and shed heat.
Broken and missing grates are one of the most common cosmetic-looking faults on a working extractor, and one of the easiest to ignore. The grate takes the impact when a machine is loaded into a van, dragged over a threshold, or set down hard at the end of a long day. Once it is cracked or gone, the motor compartment is open to carpet fiber, drywall dust and job-site debris, and cooling airflow no longer follows the path the machine was designed around.
Built for
- Sandia Sniper 6-gallon and 12-gallon carpet extractors
- Sniper hard surface extractor machines that share the same grate
- Restoration crews working drywall dust and demolition debris, where intake protection matters most
- Rental fleets and refurbishment work where a cracked grate makes an otherwise sound machine look neglected
When to replace it
- Grate is cracked, split, or has pieces missing after transport or a drop
- Grate is missing entirely and the motor compartment openings are exposed
- Debris or fiber is collecting inside the motor compartment
- Grate has warped or no longer clips securely into the housing
- Machine is being refurbished or prepared for resale or rental service
Installation and service notes
Replace a cracked grate rather than living with it. The cost of the part is trivial next to a vacuum motor, and the grate exists specifically to keep the debris that kills motors out of the compartment.
Check that the replacement seats fully and that airflow openings are clear before returning the machine to service. A grate that is packed with fiber restricts cooling airflow just as much as a missing one exposes the compartment.
Disconnect mains power before working around the motor compartment, and take the opportunity to vacuum out any debris that made it inside while the old grate was damaged.
Specifications
- Sandia OEM part number 10-0822
- Component: intake and exhaust grate
- Function: protects the motor compartment from debris while maintaining cooling and exhaust airflow
- Fits: Sandia Sniper extractor series machines, including 6-gallon and 12-gallon models
- Listed on the Sandia Sniper 12-gallon extractor parts list as the exhaust grate
Frequently asked questions
Does a missing grate actually hurt the machine?
Yes. The grate keeps carpet fiber, dust and job-site debris out of the motor compartment and keeps cooling airflow on the path the machine was designed for. Running without one shortens vacuum motor life.
Does this grate fit both the 6-gallon and 12-gallon Sniper?
The 10-0822 is the Sniper series intake and exhaust grate and appears on Sandia parts lists across the Sniper extractor range. Confirm against your machine's parts list or check with our staff if you are unsure.
Can I clean a clogged grate instead of replacing it?
Absolutely, if it is intact. Vacuum or brush the openings clear. Replace it only when it is cracked, warped, or no longer seats securely.
Is this the genuine Sandia part?
Yes. This is the OEM 10-0822 supplied through an authorized Sandia dealer.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer. We stock genuine Sandia service parts, not aftermarket substitutes, so the part you install matches the part that left the factory and your machine warranty stays intact. Our US-based staff work on this equipment every day and can help you confirm the right part number against your machine's serial plate before you order.
