Shop Vacuum recommendations
Looking into vacuums like Shop Vac, Ridgid, Craftsman etc. What do you guys use and would buy again? I looked at reviews and they are very mixed.
6 maybe 9 gallon Home/car $50~$100 |
Obviously, Shop Vac is the best.
But i own a Craftsman, and we've got 4 or 5 of them at work and they work just fine. I think build quality on the Shop Vac is best. |
Get the one that fits the most attachments that are readily available--including the 1-1/4 hose adapter. Usually that's the 2-1/2 hose version. also get the one that has the easiest to get filters.
I have a ridgid. my last was a craftsman. they all suck. |
They all suck indeed. I'll look into the attachments for sure.
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I have a newer 16 gallon Craftsman. Works much better than the 12 gallon ShopVac it replaced. More suction, less clogging.
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Our craftsman is over 26 years old (my dad bought it before I was born) and other than one of the bearings screaming bloody murder when you turn it off, it has always worked.
The bearing has been screaming for the last 6 years, and only during spin down. We will replace it when it stops working. |
Not all shop vacuums are created equal. I had a cheaper rigid that couldn't lift a paper towel off the floor. I also had the most expensive rigid and it was great. Would run for hours continuously and rarely lose suction.
I have a big shop vac brand I bought on close out at lowes. Works great. It was like $80 and half off the original price. However, I bought this for work and it is very powerful and the small size means I clean up more often and have it around the lab. Buy this. |
At least they give it a realistic HP rating unlike all the other ones claiming 6 and 8hp...
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Originally Posted by 3rdCarMX5
(Post 1312341)
Not all shop vacuums are created equal. I had a cheaper rigid that couldn't lift a paper towel off the floor. I also had the most expensive rigid and it was great. Would run for hours continuously and rarely lose suction.
I have a big shop vac brand I bought on close out at lowes. Works great. It was like $80 and half off the original price. However, I bought this for work and it is very powerful and the small size means I clean up more often and have it around the lab. Buy this. Vacmaster VQ607SFD Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vacuum, 6 gallon, 3 Peak HP Motor - Shop Wet Dry Vacuums - Amazon.com |
Look carefully at the housing on that one, then check out the Craftsman. Notice anything? Yup, same manufacturer.
Stainless steel drum is nice, though. |
Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 1312360)
Look carefully at the housing on that one, then check out the Craftsman. Notice anything? Yup, same manufacturer.
Stainless steel drum is nice, though. |
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