Re: Shop-vac

On Apr 23, 1:47 am, j...@xxxxxxxxx (Jeff Jonas) wrote:
In article <84slarvhgy....@xxxxxxxxx>, Todd H. <t...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Stan Brown <the_stan_br...@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
I've been using my brother's shop-vac (wet/dry vac), and I hate it.
The hose attaches only by friction, and keeps coming off; and the
motor is too weak (won't pick up screws without a *lot* of fussing).
I need to buy one of my own anyway. Recommendations?

Ridgid used to make all of Sear's wet/dry vacs
("Shop Vac" is a trademark, thus their different term),
and are now sold direct at Home Depot.
Some models have a latching hose.
All their "peak horsepower" ratings are bogus, so I'm unsure
if the 8 gal is anywhere as strong as the 16 gallon.

I have the Rigid 12 Gallon "5-HP" model. Just finished using it to
suck up water in the basement carpet (about 8 gallons worth).

I've had this unit for a few years. PLENTY powerful sucks up screws,
wood blocks, socks, and wants to detach the carpet if you're not
careful with it. I found it for a steal during "Black Friday" a few
years back, $20.00!!!!

I just looked at HD site, and its currently retailing for about $70
which seems a bit much, but it goes on sale from time to time.

Uses a "HEPA" style filter so it has minimal dust blow out.

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